Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

Job summary

The South West London Pathology Microbiology department at St George's hospital is looking for enthusiastic people to work in our team as a permanent Biomedical Scientist. We have six posts available due to recent internal promotions, and are committed to supporting the right candidates to follow a similar career pathway.

The laboratory has state of the art equipment offering full laboratory automation and a vast array of molecular platforms. The candidate must have diagnostic laboratory experience, ideally in Microbiology, and be confident in their technical abilities. Working as part of a fast-paced and large team, this is an excellent opportunity to further and develop your skills, knowledge and experience.

You will perform laboratory testing using several different methods and machines to ensure that customers receive quick and accurate results. Duties will also include sample preparation, the routine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation, technical validation, stock control, quality related duties, verification work and training others where required.

You are expected to have outstanding organisational and communication skills, to be proactive in a high throughput laboratory, and have an in-depth knowledge of areas of bacteriology or virology that you are willing to develop further.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist you will rotate through various sections of the laboratory, under the supervision of the Senior Biomedical Scientist. The laboratory is UKAS accredited and places an emphasis on innovation, training, and high quality diagnostics.

After a period of suitable training you will take full part in a 24/7 rota including nights, late shifts and weekends.

About us

South West London Pathology is an award-winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.

Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website https://www.swlpath.nhs.uk/.

Due to the number volume of applications this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date.

Please make sure you have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents and ensure your application is referring specifically to the person specifications.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

1. An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
2. HCPC Registration

Desirable

1. IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

1. Proven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department
2. Practical experience of a range of diagnostic pathology techniques
3. Proven practical experience using diagnostic pathology laboratory equipment
4. Experience of working with a laboratory computer system
5. Experience of quality management systems
6. Knowledge of health and safety issues
7. Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

1. Proven experience in the relevant pathology discipline

Skills and Abilities

Essential

1. Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
2. Accuracy and attention to detail
3. Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
4. Able to work as part of a team
5. Ability to work under pressure
6. Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
7. Intermediate level of computer skills
8. Excellent communication and presentation skills
9. Use of pathology computer systems

Other relevant requirements

Essential

1. Good hand-eye coordination
2. Able to perform light physical work
3. Capable of intense periods of concentration

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see.

Employer details

Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address
St George's Hospital
Tooting, London
SW17 0QT

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