Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed term, full time position of 12 months.

The shift pattern for this position is Mon-Fri, 08.45-17.00.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated candidates for the full time post of Specialist Biomedical Scientist (SBMS) within the Scottish Microbiology Reference Laboratory, Glasgow (SMiRL) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

SMiRL plays a key role in the provision of specialist and reference testing for a wide range of pathogens, as well as supporting clinical decisions, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, vaccine surveillance, public health policy formulation, and outbreak management for the Scottish population. SMiRL actively participates in internal and external training and education, collaborative research and development, and has a close working relationship with Public Health Scotland (PHS) and other stakeholders responsible for human and animal health in Scotland. The laboratory holds UKAS accreditation for ISO 15189 standards.

Specialist Biomedical Scientists (SBMS) in SMiRL are responsible for the technical aspects of delivering a range of highly specialised phenotypic and molecular assays using the most up to date scientific analysis in conjunction with traditional methods of culture, microscopy and specialist techniques. The SBMS post is responsible for carrying out the duties required to provide an efficient reference service that is necessary for effective patient care and to supervise, instruct, train and act as a mentor to less experienced biomedical scientists and support staff. They will also be required to offer specialist advice and guidance on the services available to users and to provide information about the analyses that are performed.

Applicants require an I.B.M.S. accredited, BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences and must be registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist. Graduates who expect to complete their degree and attain HCPC Registration as Biomedical Scientists in the near future are welcome to apply. The applicant will require to have successfully attained the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology, or will be expected to complete the Specialist Diploma as part of their training to attain the position.

The post holder will work 37.0 hours, Monday to Friday and will have a contractual requirement to participate in the weekend and public holiday rota. The laboratory receives approximately 30,000 requests per annum which are direct referrals from every diagnostic Microbiology laboratory in Scotland and provides specialist and reference testing services for a range of pathogens. The specialist testing and the clinical advice delivered by the Department have a direct input in assisting with patient management across Scotland. The laboratory also produces valuable data which is used for surveillance purposes and during outbreak investigations to assist Public Health Scotland.

Informal contact: Michael Coyne, Operational Manager, 0141 242 9620, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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