# Biomedical Scientist

**Company**: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
**Location**: Slough
**Salary**: £33677.00 to £50387.00
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking Registered Biomedical Scientists to join our Bacteriology Department within Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services. As a Biomedical Scientist, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality diagnostic microbiology services. You will work in rotation with other staff, participating in the full shift rota, covering early and late shifts, weekends, and on-call duties.

The laboratory is equipped with advanced technology, including the Kiestra system, MALDITOF, and PCR techniques. You will be expected to use interpretive skills on culture plates and complex analysers, combined with the Laboratory Information Management Computer System, to deliver diagnostic microbiology services.

Responsibilities include:

- Performing diagnostic microbiology examinations and reporting on specimens

- Interpreting clinical information and specimen types against isolated or detected organisms

- Initiating and interpreting microscopy examinations, complex biochemical profiles, and antibiotic sensitivity patterns

- Authorising diagnostic results using judgement and departmental guidelines

- Maintaining accurate records and participating in quality control

Requirements:

- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

- IBMS Certificate of Competence

- Experience in diagnostic microbiology and laboratory settings

- Strong interpretive and analytical skills

- Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a team

We offer a competitive salary ranging from £33,677 to £50,387 per annum, inclusive of HCAS, and a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities and a healthy work-life balance.

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## Skills

### Required
- Laboratory Information Management Computer System
- MALDITOF
- PCR techniques
- microbiology
- biomedical science

### Nice to have
- serological techniques
- molecular biology technical expertise
- training trainee and MLA staff

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