Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology (fixed term maternity cover)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bedford, MK42 9DJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this vacancy and should be reviewed for full details of the role, duties and responsibilities. To work as a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS), contributing to the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the departments diagnostic services. To support the Specialist Biomedical Scientists and Senior Biomedical Scientists in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive, high-quality service, working in conjunction with the Clinical Lead for the department. To support the implementation of the departments Quality Policy and agreed quality objectives, ensuring that appropriate quality standards are maintained. To contribute to the implementation and maintenance of UKAS standards and ISO 15189 compliance, utilising the established Pathology Quality Management System and participating in relevant quality activities and audits. To assist with the implementation of action plans required to address non-conformities identified through internal and external audits, complaints or other quality processes, and to support the completion of identified corrective and preventive actions. To work in accordance with the departments Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), accessing and following current controlled documents through the Q-Pulse Document Management System. Where appropriately assigned, to assist with the delivery of staff training and competency assessment in conjunction with the departmental Senior Biomedical Scientist and Training Officer. This will include providing one-to-one training, supporting competency assessments in accordance with ISO 15189, completing relevant training and competency documentation, and assisting with the collection and maintenance of appropriate evidence. To comply with all Trust, Pathology and departmental policies, procedures and protocols relevant to the role, ensuring that professional, quality, health and safety and regulatory requirements are consistently maintained.

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