Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology (Maternity cover)

Job summary

This vacancy is for 0.6 WTE bacteriology post for maternity leave cover. Please note, this will not be an automatic 12 month fixed term post, as must align with your start date and the amount of planned maternity leave remaining for the employee you will be covering.

South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four 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.

The Microbiology department at St George's has state of the art equipment, offering full laboratory automation and a vast array of molecular platforms. The laboratory prides itself on its innovative and progressive approach to Microbiology.

Main duties of the job

Microbiology at SWLP is looking for six Specialist Biomedical Scientists to join our dynamic, friendly team. You will be deployed in Microbiology at the St George's site. The department offers the latest equipment in the Microbiology field with three Kiestra lines, MALDI-ToF technology, Uri-system, Liaison XLs, EntericBio, BD FX, MGIT and Phoenix. There is an automated Serology track system and a specialised Molecular service including high throughput analysers.

The department also offers an extensive screening program for latent TB for the London region.

The post holder will be expected to have good knowledge and experience in Microbiology in addition to being able to demonstrate excellent problem solving skills.

You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 shift system which includes weekend, night, late and bank holiday working as part of hours.

Job responsibilities

Provides specialist technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.

Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.

Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist.

To assist in training and supervising staff and deputising for the Advanced Biomedical Scientist when necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• HCPC Registration
• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of health and safety issues
• Experience of quality management systems

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Use of enhanced pathology computer systems

Other relevant requirements

Essential

• 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.