Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology (Maternity cover)

St. George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

** Please note, internal or external applicants who were interviewed for a Band 6 role in Microbiology in the last 3 months will not be invited to interview again for this post**

For full details of the main responsibilities for the role please see the attached job description and person specification.

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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Capable of intense periods of concentration

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.

If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Micro Band 6 JD (PDF, 432.4KB)
• SWLP Candidate Information (PDF, 575.4KB)
• Referee Contact details form (PDF, 200.6KB)