Scientist microbiology Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children —London
- £47,951 - £56,863 a year
- Weekend availability
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
9d
Science Technology Graduate Programme
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —London
- £37,476 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
Biomedical Scientist (Fixed
Health Services Laboratories (HSL) —Harlow
- Up to £51,217 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Biomedical Scientist
UK Health Security Agency —London
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
3d
Medical Laboratory Assistant
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust —Sutton
- £30,630 - £32,346 a year
- Full-time
12d
Senior Biomedical Scientist
UK Health Security Agency —London
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Laboratory experience
- Presentation skills
8d
Clinical Scientist
UK Health Security Agency —London
- £46,310 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Doctoral degree
11d
Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Microbiology (PF)
IPP Analytics Limited —Basildon
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
8d
Biomedical Scientist
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust —Sutton
- £45,953 - £54,254 a year
- Full-time
4d
Quality Lead - £46,160-£51,666 p.a. + benefits
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency —South Mimms
- £46,160 - £51,666 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
4d
Facilities Co-Ordinator - 6m FTC
The Royal College of Pathologists —London
- £35,849 a year
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
4d
Head of Virus Reference Department
UK Health Security Agency —London
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Teaching
Head of Virus Reference Department 919-HM-301316-EXT | Trac ID: 8002076
UK Health Security Agency —Colindale
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Presentation skills

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Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children -
London

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£47,951 - £56,863 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

UK visa sponsorship

Qualifications

Microbiology
Laboratory experience
HCPC
Bachelor's degree

Full job description

Main area

Microbiology (Bacteriology Section)

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Fixed term: 12 months (Required to participate in out of hours working. End date 28th July 2027)

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

271-CCS-8054899

Site

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Town

London

Salary

£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

19/07/2026 23:59

Interview date

28/07/2026

Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist in bacteriology.

This is a role to support the bacteriology diagnostic laboratory. The successful candidate is expected to have experience in an NHS diagnostic bacteriology laboratory. You will be required to participate in weekend working, late shifts and night shifts.

Candidates that do not have a Specialist Portfolio but are working to complete the portfolio, will be considered and if successful and will commence working as a Band 5 until they have completed the portfolio.

The department provides an extensive range of investigations to support the specialist patient population of this tertiary referral paediatric hospital, and also provides a specialist service to other hospitals. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a very experienced and dedicated team to gain extra skills and knowledge of paediatric microbiology.

This is a vibrant, progressive, well equipped, and a ISO15189 accredited laboratory.

Main duties of the job

To select and perform appropriate laboratory investigations on patient samples as requested by the clinical services or determined by a review of clinical details
Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the results produced
Enter and validate laboratory results produced by themselves or other laboratory staff members
To validate ,authorise and report results of investigations, to interpret results to assist diagnosis
To report and discuss all quality and other issues with senior members of staff
To assist in the training and supervision of Medical Laboratory assistants
To assist in the training of medical staff

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

BSc (Hons) degree relevant Biomedical science
Health and Care Professions Council registered as Biomedical Scientist

Desirable criteria

IBMS Specialist Portfolio/ Log book or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development
MIBMS or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of the day to day running of a diagnostic laboratory
Experience of providing appropriate training to members of staff such as support staff
Patient confidentiality and Data protection
Practical experience in bacteriology /Microbiology
Experience with paediatric samples

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

Practical Laboratory experience
Ability to work without supervision after training
Ability to carry out audits and support quality
Ability to pick up techniques quickly
Ability to work unsupervised

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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