Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Clinical Microbiology at King's Mill Hospital for an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) to join our dedicated team.

We are seeking a committed individual with a strong interest in microbiology and a passion for delivering high-quality diagnostic services. The successful candidate will be an effective team player with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to laboratory work.

Key Responsibilities:

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Completion of the IBMS Registration Specialist Portfolio In Microbiology
• Experience working within a Clinical Microbiology laboratory

The post-holder will perform a wide range of bacteriological, serological and molecular microbiological investigations. Using strong analytical and interpretative skills, you will contribute to the provision of accurate and timely diagnostic reports. This includes identifying causative organisms of infection and interpreting antimicrobial susceptibility results to support optimal patient management.

We will consider a current band 5 HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist working in diagnostic Microbiology with relevant experience and in the process of completing the IBMS specialist Portfolio. This will be paid as Annex 21 under Agenda for change conditions.

Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

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Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 214-CSTO-7903085-A
Job locations: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton In Ashfield, NG17 4JL, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential

• Relevant theoretical / practical / scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a laboratory service

Qualifications
Essential

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered as a Biomedical Scientist
• Scientist. IBMS Certificate of Competence Biomedical Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent acceptable by Health Professions Council
• Computer literacy skills

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Further Training
Essential

• Participates in Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Experience
Essential

• Significant specialist training in a Clinical Microbiology laboratory during which time sufficient knowledge has been acquired to demonstrate competence in the portfolio of specialist training

Desirable

• Experience in Serology and Molecular techniques

Contractual Requirements
Essential

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7
• Participation in the out-of-hours on call service

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton In Ashfield, NG17 4JL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Higher Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Joseph Spooner
Joseph.spooner@nhs.net
01623622515

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