Biomedical Scientist Advanced
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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 7). The successful applicant will be HCPC registered and have relevant qualifications including an accredited BSc and significant Microbiology laboratory experience. They should have relevant experience at band 7 including-bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, molecular and serology as they will be expected to supervise/work in each of these sections on a rotational basis. 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.
Main duties of the job
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, Vitek MS/MYLA, VIDAS and DS2 analysers, Hologic Panther, Qiagen QIAstat and BD max molecular platforms. The applicant must be able to fully participate in the departments out of hours service, including weekend and Bank Holiday working, late duty working and on-call when required. They will also be expected to take responsibility for the management of laboratory QC and be conversant with susceptibility techniques and guidelines and be able to evidence a hands on approach to analyser as well as IT (winpath) knowledge and Health & Safety.
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.
Details
Date posted
05 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-23-12-009
Job locations
Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
120 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2TY
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
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