Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology
The closing date is 24 November 2026
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Job summary
Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology
(0.78 WTE - 29.25 hours/week)
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Microbiology Biomedical Scientist team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust on a permanent contract. This opportunity offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated, focused and enthusiastic HCPC registered BMS to further develop their specialist knowledge and skills in Microbiology in a highly commended, and UKAS accredited environment.

The Department is seeking a an individual with suitable qualifications, experience, and a keen interest in Microbiology to support the Laboratory operations

Please note candidates must be HCPC registered
Candidates must have post registration experience of working in a microbiology laboratory

Main duties of the job
Currently Microbiology consists of Consultant Microbiologists, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
It is a well equipped, highly automated laboratory that includes: MALDI-TOF, BACTEC FX, MGiT TB system, Hologic Panther. PHOENIX identification and susceptibility systems, Cepheid (MRSA, TB, GC, CHLAM, CPE, FLU, CDIFF), Biofire Filmarray and UF-5000 for urinalysis.
Work load is over 300,000 requests per year with samples received from both hospital patients and the community via GP surgeries.
Your role would include: contribution within the Microbiology laboratory, as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, in the provision of a high quality cost effective clinical service and the development of the service in line with departmental objectives; to fully communicate these improvements to all grades of staff and to train members of staff accordingly.
You will perform routine procedures involving scientific, technical, and interpretive work to aid clinicians in the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The Department is keen to develop all staff and Continuing Professional Development would be wholeheartedly supported by Laboratory Medicine to enable you to reach your full potential.
Oncall, weekend and early/late shift may be required as a routine part of the role.

About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. The CQC has rated us as Good with Outstanding leadership. We have good clinical performance and sound operations that are rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 241-698FD-26
Job locations: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Minerva Road, Bolton, BL4 0JR, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Currently Microbiology consists of Consultant Microbiologists, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
It is a well equipped, highly automated laboratory that includes: MALDI-TOF, BACTEC FX, MGiT TB system, Hologic Panther. PHOENIX identification and susceptibility systems, Cepheid (MRSA, TB, GC, CHLAM, CPE, FLU, CDIFF), Biofire Filmarray and UF-5000 for urinalysis.
Work load is over 300,000 requests per year with samples received from both hospital patients and the community via GP surgeries.
Your role would include: contribution within the Microbiology laboratory, as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, in the provision of a high quality cost effective clinical service and the development of the service in line with departmental objectives; to fully communicate these improvements to all grades of staff and to train members of staff accordingly.
You will perform routine procedures involving scientific, technical, and interpretive work to aid clinicians in the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The Department is keen to develop all staff and Continuing Professional Development would be wholeheartedly supported by Laboratory Medicine to enable you to reach your full potential.
You would be expected to play a full part in our professional team, communicating well with Consultants, STPs, Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants but must also be able to work quickly and efficiently on your own initiative.
Oncall, weekend and early/late shift may be required as a routine part of the role.

Person Specification
Registration/Qualifications
Essential
HCPC registered
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (or equivalent acceptable to the IBMS/HPC)
Desirable
Specialist portfolio, or other advanced qualification
Experience
Essential
Microbiology lab experience
Desirable
NHS lab experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Minerva Road, Bolton, BL4 0JR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Microbiology Laboratory Manager, Alison Hardy, alison.hardy2@boltonft.nhs.uk, 01204390412

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