NHS Jobs
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Preston PR2 9HT
Key information
- Pay
- £39,959 - £48,117
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 16 Jul 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
About this role
To direct more junior staff regarding technical and work issue Dealing with telephone enquiries from nurses, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, giving technical advice on results and use of the service Appropriate recording of Inventory management within the section to ensure accurate stock management. Be able to work on a shift rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week To assist in effective verbal and written communication by qualified and unqualified staff To communicate, as appropriate, using information technology Report any issues to an appropriate person Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation. Use the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements We look forward to you joining our close-knit Microbiology family. The environment is busy but you will embrace this and enjoy the challenge of working to tight turn-around-times and targets. You will go home after your working day knowing you have made a positive difference to the patients we serve.