Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist to gain experience in a busy UKAS accredited and IBMS registered training laboratory.
The position is for a band 5 or band 6 Biomedical Scientist, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Candidates should have as a minimum, current HCPC registration and previous experience of working in an NHS Microbiology laboratory. It would be desirable to have completed IBMS registration portfolio but consideration will be given to candidates who are nearing completion of this. There will be the opportunity to work in all sections of the department and will receive full training and support relevant to their level of experience.
Working hours are 37.5 per week, which includes participation in a weekend rota and an extended working day rota.
You will be required to participate in the weekend and evening rota.
Base Location: The Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Duties will include all aspects of diagnostic bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, serology and molecular virology.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
The microbiology laboratory is well-equipped, fully computerised, holds UKAS accreditation and is approved for training. We currently offer diagnostic microbiology to University Hospital Dorset and other healthcare providers from two laboratories based at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital.
The configuration of the Microbiology service across Dorset is currently under review with a vision to provide a Dorset wide service supported by laboratories based in a new pathology hub laboratory at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and at Dorset County Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist providing a specialised, diagnostic, clinical microbiology service contributing to clinical care of patients and control of infectious diseases within the hospital and community. The post holder will be competent to work independently in all areas of the laboratory. The post holder will supervise, train and mentor Biomedical Support Workers and trainee Biomedical Scientists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist providing a specialised, diagnostic, clinical microbiology service contributing to clinical care of patients and control of infectious diseases within the hospital and community. The post holder will be competent to work independently in all areas of the laboratory. The post holder will supervise, train and mentor Biomedical Support Workers and trainee Biomedical Scientists.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- IBMS registration portfolio
- Experience of working in a clinical UKAS accredited Microbiology laboratory
- Working knowledge of routine microbiology procedures
Technical skills
Essential
- A good understanding of practical and theoretical medical microbiology
Personal attributes
Essential
- Clear communicator
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- IBMS registration portfolio
- Experience of working in a clinical UKAS accredited Microbiology laboratory
- Working knowledge of routine microbiology procedures
Technical skills
Essential
- A good understanding of practical and theoretical medical microbiology
Personal attributes
Essential
- Clear communicator
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent organisational skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
