Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology - Peterborough

Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology - Peterborough

Band 5/6

Job overview

Biomedical Scientist Pay Band 5/6

Considering joining our team? Our modern, purpose-built City Hospital first opened in 2010, with our UKAS accredited Microbiology department staffed by a friendly, busy and professional team of highly motivated BMS, and ATO support workers, dealing with around half a million samples per year.

The laboratory work encompasses the usual areas of Bacteriology, Parasitology, Mycology and Serology as well as a specialist Diagnostic Molecular testing suite.

Our Department is an IBMS registered training facility, offering support for Registration and Specialist Portfolios as well as the Higher Specialist Diploma. Staff are encouraged to undertake further training and development and, if interested, undertake roles in the laboratory quality management system.

Main duties of the job

For Biomedical Scientist roles you should be HCPC registered, or in the process of registration, and well versed in the workings of a routine Microbiology Laboratory, and able to contribute effectively to the departmental output. You will also need to be enthusiastic and highly motivated, computer literate and familiar with working to UKAS standards.

The department operates on a 24/7 working day, in which you will be required to participate.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***This vacancy would include night shifts***

Take part in a regular appraisal system and has individual objectives that are in line with the Department’s business plan.

Liaise with maintenance engineers in relation to on-site work.

Provide training to Band 5 BMS, Associate Practitioner (AP), Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), and Trainee BMS staff as required.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Accredited BSc honours degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of progress towards the Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology
• Evidence of training/qualification in other areas related to Laboratory work e.g. Health and Safety

Experience

• Experience in a Clinical Pathology Laboratory at a minimum of BMS Trainee level.
• To have some experience of audit.
• Experience of operating Serology Elisa analysers.
• Experience of operating molecular analysers and extraction protocols

Skills

• Good standards of written communication

General

• Relevant Clinical Microbiology Lab experience.
• A sound knowledge of Clinical Microbiology practice underpinned by theoretical and practical experience

Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications subject to the role being on the list of eligible occupations and the salary meets the going rate for the role.

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name: Asghar Dayala Job title: Microbiology Operational Manager Email address: asghar.dayala@nhs.net Telephone number: 01733 678185