Band 7 Clinical Scientist - Microbiology
The closing date is 12 April 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join University Hospitals Birmingham, one of the largest teaching hospitals in England with state of the art facilities and employing over 20,000 colleagues across 4 sites (Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull).
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Scientist with experience in all aspects of Microbiology, ideally with HCPC registered. A learning agreement will be considered for those who are awaiting registration.
This role is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital but there may be future requirement to work across all sites that are part of University Hospitals Birmingham Trust. Microbiology is part of the Clinical Pathology department, providing a patient focused quality service that is committed to the trust values of being Kind, Connected and Bold.
The Microbiology department provides a dynamic service that actively promotes innovation and service development. We are committed to staff health and well-being, training and development, enabling and equipping staff with the tools to embark on an exciting and fulfilling career.
You will be part of a UKAS accredited service, made up of a specialist and experienced team of 70+ staff, all working towards a common goal. The department uses a range of state of the art equipment including lab automation in bacteriology and the latest molecular technology in virology.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong range of clinical and scientific skills, who is eager to contribute to the ongoing success of the service. Candidates should have experience in Microbiology and be able to clearly demonstrate their scientific knowledge and practical abilities. The ideal applicant will be capable of working independently, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
As a senior member of the team, the post holder will be expected to actively participate in Quality, Training, and Health and Safety activities, in line with departmental guidance. They will play a significant role in technical verification and validation, as well as the implementation of new tests. In addition, they will analyse scientific data, provide scientific leadership, and support the day-to-day management of the service.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
31 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1099507
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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