Biomedical Scientist

Job summary Biomedical Scientists (BMS) are an integral part of the laboratory team responsible for the diagnosis of infection and disease processes by the application of latest scientific knowledge, coupled with the most up to date scientific methods and use of traditional methods where required. BMS carry out and interpret the results of laboratory tests on patient samples that will aid clinical staff in the diagnosis of illness and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. The post holder will be working flexibly across seven days. Main duties of the job For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. About us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities. Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. Details Date posted 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 185-793-14527 Job locations Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Exeter Devon EX2 5DW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role We are delighted to be able to recruit to a Biomedical Scientist to work within the Clinical Microbiology department of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Department of Microbiology provides a comprehensive Microbiology service to the RDUH Trust and local Population across Northern and Eastern Devon. The Department employs approximately 80 staff, providing bacteriology, mycology, serology/virology and molecular microbiology services, processing in excess of 600,000 specimens per annum. The service operates 24/7 including weekends and overnight cover is provided by an on-call service. The Microbiology department (eastern site) is situated on the edge of Dartmoor, in the city of Exeter with easy access to the M5 corridor and excellent transport links to the open countryside and Devon coastline. There is an on-site restaurant, crche facilities and a choice of coffee/tea outlets. As the workload and its complexity increases we are now seeking an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with good interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-motivation to join the team. Working as an integral part of the laboratory team you will process clinical specimens for microbiological testing and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic processes, helping to deliver a high level of service quality, both to the Trust and the community. To be the successful candidate, as well as being friendly and reliable, you will need a flexible attitude towards work with strong IT, communication and organisational skills, and an acute attention to detail. You will rotate throughout the Microbiology department, and require the ability to work under pressure and work well within a team. The department has achieved UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 and is an IBMS approved training laboratory. The successful applicant must have completed IBMS Registration Portfolio and be HCPC registered, however depending on the number of applicants, a Trainee BMS working towards their Registration Portfolio may be considered. Applicants working towards completion of the Registration portfolio would be appointed at Annex Band 5 pending completion of the portfolio. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, RDUH Laboratory opening hours are 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am-16:30pm Saturday and Sunday. Core hours are from 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week), working on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holi