Careers
Microbiology plays an essential role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of infections.
Microbiology encompasses:
- Bacteriology
- Virology
- Molecular
- Parasitology
- Mycology
The above disciplines are all covered in the OUH Microbiology Department.
Staff employed within the laboratory include:
- Level 2 Apprentice Laboratory Support Workers (Band 2)
- Laboratory Support Workers (Band 3)
- Associate Practitioners (Band 4)
- Level 6 Apprentice Trainee Biomedical Scientists
- Trainee Biomedical Scientists (Pre-HCPC registered)
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists (Band 5-8b)
Qualifications required
Please refer to individual job descriptions.
Level 2 Apprentice Laboratory Support Workers
Required
GCSC English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (if English is not your first language)
Undertaken during employment
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science
Laboratory Support Workers (non-apprentice)
Required
GCSC English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (if English is not your first language)
Undertaken during employment
In-house training portfolio
Associate Practitioners
Required
GCSC English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or above or equivalent
IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (if English is not your first language)
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science (or equivalent)
Experience in laboratory science or administration
Undertaken during employment
In-house training portfolio
Level 6 Apprentice Trainee Biomedical Scientists
Required
A Levels BBC-ABB (112-128 UCAS points) including two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) or equivalent IB or BTEC
GCSC English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (if English is not your first language)
Undertaken during employment
Healthcare Science Practitioner Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
IBMS Certificate of Competence (leading to HCPC registration)
Trainee Biomedical Scientists
Required
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science from an IBMS accredited degree course (see link for a list of accredited providers
IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (if English is not your first language)
Undertaken during employment
IBMS Certificate of Competence (leading to HCPC registration)
HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists (Band 5-8b)
Required
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science from an IBMS accredited degree course (see link for list below)
HCPC registration
IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (if English is not your first language)
Experience relevant to the role being applied for e.g. IBMS Specialist Diploma, MSc
Undertaken during employment
Relevant to role e.g. IBMS Specialist Diploma, MSc, management courses
The department has training approval from the relevant awarding bodies to offer qualifications to all grades of staff within the above structure
For more information on current vacancies, please visit: NHS Jobs.
Links
Last reviewed:09 February 2023