Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, motivated, innovative and compassionate HCPC Registered Specialist Microbiology Biomedical Scientist, to join our friendly team in providing a quality microbiology service to our service users.
To be considered for the Band 6 post you will need HCPC registration and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology or acceptable equivalent. In addition, they will need to have experience of working in an NHS microbiology laboratory.
The laboratory currently uses BioMerieux BacT/ALERT, and BioFire, Bruker MALDI-ToF, Diasorin Liaison XL, Serosep EntericBio and Cepheid GeneXpert.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
Processes specialist investigations in department.
Provides specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales.
Provides specialist service e.g. training, problem solving for specialist requirement.
Work independently and lead on specialist area as directed by Senior Biomedical Scientists (BMS)
Acts as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff.
To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.
Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff in own area of work.
The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions
Maintain and promote professional image of the pathology department.
Where required, to lead and supervise a section of the laboratory.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Technical and scientific:
Resolution of complex equipment or process problems.
Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations, including specialist investigations, within defined service area accurately and efficiently.
Participate in the day to day management of stock control and usage.
Undertake quality control procedures and the processing of quality control material as per established protocols.
Be aware of current advances and appraise new techniques.
Validate test results, including specialist tests, and escalate where appropriate in line with established protocols.
Clean and maintain equipment, including specialist equipment, to achieve the optimum instrument performance and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Perform troubleshooting in line with established protocols and report any faults to a senior member of staff.
Participate in Research and Development, clinical trials and equipment testing.
Communication:
Communicates with colleagues, clinicians about investigations required, explains complex information and results, provides instruction to groups of health service staff.
Influence clinicians regarding appropriate test usage and result interpretation.
Liaises with other departments, agencies, suppliers in relation to tests and services required.
Communicates with service users, including patients as appropriate.
Information resources:
Records and interprets test results/ maintains integrity, accuracy of laboratory data, including data entered by others.
Responsible for laboratory data and creation of specialist reports.
Be able to record and collate test results on the computer and manual systems in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures.
To ensure patient confidentiality and conformance to the General Data Protection Regulation and Caldicott Guidelines.
Be able to use Laboratory Information system, email, internet and automated operating systems, and other software packages as required to create specialist reports.
Quality/Governance/Risk Management:
Follow policies and procedures ensuring compliance with the Pathology quality management system.
Propose and implement changes to policies and Standard Operating Procedures within own area.
Participate in audits and where appropriate, propose service improvements for own area.
When incidents occur, take immediate appropriate action and ensure incident forms and risk assessments are completed. Contribute to investigations and implement recommendations as directed.
Education, Training and Development:
Supervise and mentor staff as appropriate, including trainees, support workers, students, provides practical and theoretical training to groups.
Participates in appraisal process in line with current policies.
Responsible for personal education, training and competencies to ensure recorded continual professional development.
Maintain registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
Leadership and line management responsibilities:
Plans and prioritises own workload and co-ordinates the work of junior staff.
Be involved in the induction of new staff.
Undertake appraisals in line with current policies.
To supervise and lead a section of the laboratory as required.
Health and Safety:
Work in a safe manner, in accordance with Trust and laboratory safety policies, using protective equipment and other control measures required.
Work safely with corrosive, flammable and other hazardous chemicals and gases.
Use equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
Report accidents/incidents and near misses according to the laboratory/Trust protocol.
Your attention is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 which requires you to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work; and co-operate with the Trust on any matters of health and safety.
Other responsibilities:
The post-holder will be expected to participate in the delivery of specific duties and/or specialised responsibilities in line with the banding of the post. These responsibilities will be agreed with the post holder, will be subject to regular review and may be amended at any time with the post holders agreement. These responsibilities may be associated with specialised roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Technical and scientific:
Resolution of complex equipment or process problems.
Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations, including specialist investigations, within defined service area accurately and efficiently.
Participate in the day to day management of stock control and usage.
Undertake quality control procedures and the processing of quality control material as per established protocols.
Be aware of current advances and appraise new techniques.
Validate test results, including specialist tests, and escalate where appropriate in line with established protocols.
Clean and maintain equipment, including specialist equipment, to achieve the optimum instrument performance and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Perform troubleshooting in line with established protocols and report any faults to a senior member of staff.
Participate in Research and Development, clinical trials and equipment testing.
Communication:
Communicates with colleagues, clinicians about investigations required, explains complex information and results, provides instruction to groups of health service staff.
Influence clinicians regarding appropriate test usage and result interpretation.
Liaises with other departments, agencies, suppliers in relation to tests and services required.
Communicates with service users, including patients as appropriate.
Information resources:
Records and interprets test results/ maintains integrity, accuracy of laboratory data, including data entered by others.
Responsible for laboratory data and creation of specialist reports.
Be able to record and collate test results on the computer and manual systems in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures.
To ensure patient confidentiality and conformance to the General Data Protection Regulation and Caldicott Guidelines.
Be able to use Laboratory Information system, email, internet and automated operating systems, and other software packages as required to create specialist reports.
Quality/Governance/Risk Management:
Follow policies and procedures ensuring compliance with the Pathology quality management system.
Propose and implement changes to policies and Standard Operating Procedures within own area.
Participate in audits and where appropriate, propose service improvements for own area.
When incidents occur, take immediate appropriate action and ensure incident forms and risk assessments are completed. Contribute to investigations and implement recommendations as directed.
Education, Training and Development:
Supervise and mentor staff as appropriate, including trainees, support workers, students, provides practical and theoretical training to groups.
Participates in appraisal process in line with current policies.
Responsible for personal education, training and competencies to ensure recorded continual professional development.
Maintain registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
Leadership and line management responsibilities:
Plans and prioritises own workload and co-ordinates the work of junior staff.
Be involved in the induction of new staff.
Undertake appraisals in line with current policies.
To supervise and lead a section of the laboratory as required.
Health and Safety:
Work in a safe manner, in accordance with Trust and laboratory safety policies, using protective equipment and other control measures required.
Work safely with corrosive, flammable and other hazardous chemicals and gases.
Use equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
Report accidents/incidents and near misses according to the laboratory/Trust protocol.
Your attention is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 which requires you to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work; and co-operate with the Trust on any matters of health and safety.
Other responsibilities:
The post-holder will be expected to participate in the delivery of specific duties and/or specialised responsibilities in line with the banding of the post. These responsibilities will be agreed with the post holder, will be subject to regular review and may be amended at any time with the post holders agreement. These responsibilities may be associated with specialised roles.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent.
- Hold or working towards an appropriate post registration IBMS Specialist
- Diploma or demonstrable equivalence to the learning outcomes of the Specialist Diploma.
- Evidence of CPD.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post.
- Extensive practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory.
- Experience of Pathology IT systems.
- Experience of Quality Management Systems.
- Experience of performing Risk Assessments.
Desirable
- Relevant experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of line managing staff.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpretation and analytical skills.
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently.
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.
Desirable
- Demonstrable mentoring skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strives for excellence.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands.
- Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken.
- Awareness of self and impact on others.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent.
- Hold or working towards an appropriate post registration IBMS Specialist
- Diploma or demonstrable equivalence to the learning outcomes of the Specialist Diploma.
- Evidence of CPD.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post.
- Extensive practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory.
- Experience of Pathology IT systems.
- Experience of Quality Management Systems.
- Experience of performing Risk Assessments.
Desirable
- Relevant experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of line managing staff.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpretation and analytical skills.
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently.
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.
Desirable
- Demonstrable mentoring skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strives for excellence.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands.
- Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken.
- Awareness of self and impact on others.
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).
