Job summary
- Main area
- Biomedical Scientist - MIcrobiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 24 months (Fixed term or secondment)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- Band 5/6 BMS
- Employer
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £31,049 - £46,580 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Registered/Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
NHS AfC: Band 6
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
The South of Tyne Pathology Service is an established consolidated network with laboratories across three sites, servicing both Gateshead and South Tyneside/Sunderland trusts.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Microbiology Department for a Biomedical Scientist / Specialist Biomedical Scientist positions to work at South of Tyne and Wear Pathology at Gateshead. Trainee applications may be considered.
Our forward thinking and innovative department has state of the art equipment and technology and a fantastic training ethos to encourage development of staff to reach their full potential.
Main duties of the job
The clinical laboratory team provides a High Quality Specialist Diagnostic Service to improve the Health Care of the people of South of Tyne and Wear.
As part of the team the post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills in a range of specialist diagnostic techniques within the Microbiology Department including Total Lab Automation, PCR and Serology.
Successful candidates will have:
- An innovative, forward looking approach.
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
- Enthusiasm to learn and develop technical knowledge.
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
The posts will be on Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust terms and conditions of employment.
Full participation in the relevant Department's extended working day and the out of hours service is a mandatory requirement of all posts following suitable training.
Working for our organisation
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A detailed description of key duties and responsibilities can be found within the attached job specification for each grade. Applications will be considered from state registered level to specialist, please ensure you detail within your job application how you meet the applicable personal specification.
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS Accredited BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed IBMS Registration Portfolio, or HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Considerable NHS Pathology Laboratory Experience
Desirable
- Laboratory experience in Microbiology
Person specification
Personal Specification
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable criteria
- Meets desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous microbiology experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS Micrbiology Laboratory experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties 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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natasha Waterhouse
- Job title
- Microbiology Department Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 4456501
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