Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our friendly support team in the Microbiology department at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
The duties are to perform technical and scientific processes within the Microbiology discipline to support the BMS staff. This involves the receipt, recording and processing of a variety of clinical patient samples, to aid the diagnosis of microbial disease according to written procedures (SOP's).
Full training will be provided but any previous laboratory experience will be an advantage.
The post is full time (37.5h/w) and a flexible working approach will be required. The successful candidates will be required to work to a roster pattern which includes a mixture of days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to job description for a list of the main duties associated with the post. The this is not exhaustive, therefore the successful candidate must be able to adapt to changes within the role.
About us
At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
On 1stFebruary 2026, Pathology services for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust will come together to form the Lancashire and South Cumbria Single Pathology Service.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be the Lead Provider of the service and the employer of colleagues working within the service, across sites.
If you are successful in your application, and commence work prior to 1stFebruary 2026, your employment will transfer to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on 1stFebruary 2026 under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, 2006. There will be no impact for your job role, terms and conditions of employment or location of work.
If you are successful in your application, and commence work after 1st February 2026, your employer will be Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in Healthcare Science or equivalent (IBMS Certificate of achievement part 2)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a pathology department
- Experience of demonstrating tasks to others
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Microbiology department
- Experience of quality management systems
- Experience of Microsoft office packages
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to handle patient information confidentially
- Able to work accurately with prolonged concentration
- Able to follow protocols and health and safety procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of routine Microbiology practices
- Knowledge of lean systems and tools
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to work as part of a team
- Organised
- Able to multitask
- Good verbal communication
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- Able to lead activities and projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in Healthcare Science or equivalent (IBMS Certificate of achievement part 2)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a pathology department
- Experience of demonstrating tasks to others
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Microbiology department
- Experience of quality management systems
- Experience of Microsoft office packages
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to handle patient information confidentially
- Able to work accurately with prolonged concentration
- Able to follow protocols and health and safety procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of routine Microbiology practices
- Knowledge of lean systems and tools
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to work as part of a team
- Organised
- Able to multitask
- Good verbal communication
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- Able to lead activities and projects
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
