St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

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Job summary

Microbiology at SWLP is looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic, friendly team as a Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5). You will be deployed in Bacteriology. The department offers the latest equipment in the Microbiology field with three Kiestra lines, MALDI-ToF technology, Uri-system, BD FX and MGIT, BD Phoenix, EntericBio, Liaison XLs and new state of the art molecular diagnostic instruments.

The department also offers an extensive screening programme for latent TB for the London region.

The post holder will be expected to have good knowledge and experience of working in a clinical laboratory, with a completed IBMS registration portfolio.

You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 shift system which includes weekend, night, late and bank holiday working as part of hours.

Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 biomedical scientist you will rotate through various sections of Bacteriology laboratory, under the supervision of the Senior BMS. The laboratory is UKAS accredited.

After a period of suitable training you will take full part in a 24/7 rota including nights, late shifts and weekends.

South West London Pathology is a pathology partnership between Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond

Please follow the link below for further information on working for SWLP

https://www.swlpath.nhs.uk/

About us

South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.

The Microbiology department at St George's has state of the art equipment, offering full laboratory automation and a vast array of molecular platforms. The laboratory prides itself on its innovative and progressive approach to Microbiology.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa pr incl Inner London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-STG-713139-6582745-DK

Job locations

St. Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Please note that this vacancy may close before the current listed closing date if enough suitable applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Please note that this vacancy may close before the current listed closing date if enough suitable applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
  • HCPC Registration
  • Experience Working in an accredited medical Laboratory

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of working in a medical laboratory
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of team working
  • Knowledge of health and safety issues
  • Experience of quality management systems
  • Evidence of organisation and time management
  • Willing to learn

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • 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
  • Able to work 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

Essential

  • Good hand eye co-ordination
  • Able to perform light physical work.
  • Capable of intense periods of concentration
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
  • HCPC Registration
  • Experience Working in an accredited medical Laboratory

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of working in a medical laboratory
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of team working
  • Knowledge of health and safety issues
  • Experience of quality management systems
  • Evidence of organisation and time management
  • Willing to learn

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • 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
  • Able to work 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

Essential

  • Good hand eye co-ordination
  • Able to perform light physical work.
  • Capable of intense periods of concentration

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager Division of Infection & Immunity

Aimee Rhodes

aimee.rhodes@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087251812

Details

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa pr incl Inner London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-STG-713139-6582745-DK

Job locations

St. Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Supporting documents

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