Job Description

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 hospitals).
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic candidate with experience in Microbiology to join the department as we embark on the next chapter for the laboratory. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting the team in the laboratory refresh set for 2026.
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 NHS Foundation Trust.
Microbiology is part of the Clinical Pathology department, providing a patient focused quality service that is committed to the trust values.
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.
Main duties of the job
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached *
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
04 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1093392-1
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached * Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached *
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *NVQ Level 3 or equivalent plus additional theoretical knowledge or training in specific discipline e.g. biomedical science to diploma equivalent level

Desirable

• *IBMS Certificate of Achievement

Experience
Essential

• *Significant experience within a relevant laboratory environment.
• *Awareness of National Health Service.
• * Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
• *Awareness and understanding of Microbiology techniques
• *Knowledge of Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Desirable

• *Experience of scientific investigations and research projects
• *Knowledge or experience in providing supervision / training to less experienced staff.

Additional Criteria
Essential

• *Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.

Desirable

• *The ability to work closely with all members of a busy team, undertake changes to work routines and practice at short notice, and to quickly pick up new skills and techniques are all desirable qualities in the candidate

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *NVQ Level 3 or equivalent plus additional theoretical knowledge or training in specific discipline e.g. biomedical science to diploma equivalent level

Desirable

• *IBMS Certificate of Achievement

Experience
Essential

• *Significant experience within a relevant laboratory environment.
• *Awareness of National Health Service.
• * Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
• *Awareness and understanding of Microbiology techniques
• *Knowledge of Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Desirable

• *Experience of scientific investigations and research projects
• *Knowledge or experience in providing supervision / training to less experienced staff.

Additional Criteria
Essential

• *Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.

Desirable

• *The ability to work closely with all members of a busy team, undertake changes to work routines and practice at short notice, and to quickly pick up new skills and techniques are all desirable qualities in the candidate

Skills Required