The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist

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Job summary

A position has arisen in the Microbiology department at The Rotherham Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic hard working Biomedical Scientist (AfC Band 5/6/Annexe 21). The department is a busy routine Microbiology laboratory and works in partnership with the Microbiology department at Barnsley to offer a comprehensive service to both hospital and GP patients in the Barnsley and Rotherham areas. The department is fully UKAS and IBMS accredited and is well equipped with instrumentation including the Bact/Alert Blood culture and mycobacteria culture systems, Vitek, VIDAS and DS2 analysers, Qiastat, BD Max and Hologic Panther molecular platforms. Having Microbiology, serology, parasitology and Molecular experience is highly desirable. All staff are encouraged to participate in CPD activities and further study is encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be HCPC registered (or awaiting) and have relevant qualifications including an accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent). They should have knowledge of a wide range of Microbiology techniques obtained through completion of the IBMS Registration portfolio or by completion of a relevant degree course. The applicant must be able to participate in the departments contractual out of hours service, including weekend working, late working and on-call once competent. The Rotherham Foundation Trust is currently one of five Trusts involved in the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Transformation Programme. The aim is to design a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory services that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients. The service will also be efficient and sustainable, encourage research and development in collaboration with Academia and Industry to improve health in the region and provide rewarding jobs and career opportunities for all staff. The Transformation Programme may include the consolidation of some services. Teams will be included and communicated with and on proposals that may involve them.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Date posted

16 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9165-23-12-007

Job locations

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent professional qualification or another science based degree that has written acceptance by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Current State Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
Registered Practitioner with HCPC
(or pending)

Desirable

Evidence of continuing professional development and extra knowledge gained by short to medium term courses, such as instrument training courses, management courses, professional courses etc.
Other qualifications such as those in IT and health and safety
Qualifications or working knowledge of word processing and use of spreadsheets

Experience

Essential

A working knowledge of the health and safety measures to ensure safe working conditions in a Pathology Department

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a Hospital Microbiology department
Presenting information to local staff groups
Experience of working in other disciplines within Pathology
Experience of working in Virology / serology

Knowledge

Essential

Experience/knowledge of Biological processes pertinent to a Microbiology laboratory

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent professional qualification or another science based degree that has written acceptance by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Current State Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
Registered Practitioner with HCPC
(or pending)

Desirable

Evidence of continuing professional development and extra knowledge gained by short to medium term courses, such as instrument training courses, management courses, professional courses etc.
Other qualifications such as those in IT and health and safety
Qualifications or working knowledge of word processing and use of spreadsheets

Experience

Essential

A working knowledge of the health and safety measures to ensure safe working conditions in a Pathology Department

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a Hospital Microbiology department
Presenting information to local staff groups
Experience of working in other disciplines within Pathology
Experience of working in Virology / serology

Knowledge

Essential

Experience/knowledge of Biological processes pertinent to a Microbiology laboratory

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)