Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Clinical Microbiology at King's Mill Hospital for an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) to join our dedicated team.
We are seeking a committed individual with a strong interest in microbiology and a passion for delivering high-quality diagnostic services. The successful candidate will be an effective team player with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to laboratory work.
Key Responsibilities:
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HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
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Completion of the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio
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Experience working within a Clinical Microbiology laboratory
The post-holder will perform a wide range of bacteriological, serological and molecular microbiological investigations. Using strong analytical and interpretative skills, you will contribute to the provision of accurate and timely diagnostic reports. This includes identifying causative organisms of infection and interpreting antimicrobial susceptibility results to support optimal patient management.
If you are a motivated Biomedical Scientist looking to develop your career within a busy and forward-thinking microbiology department, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of a Biomedical Scientist
- Understands the requirements for professional registration
- Understands personal Health and Safety responsibilities
Skills
Essential
- Able to learn all basic aspects of diagnostic microbiology
- Able to exercise judgment in basic routine problem solving.
- Able to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols
- Able to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative
- Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and external contacts at all levels.
- Good I.T. skills
Education
Essential
- BSc in an accredited Biomedical Sciences degree
- HPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
- IBMS Certificate of Competence
Further Training
Essential
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of basic techniques in Microbiology
- Some involvement in experimental or laboratory activities
Desirable
- Previous microbiology laboratory experience
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Participation in 24/7 Shift system, averaging 37.5 hours per week
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of a Biomedical Scientist
- Understands the requirements for professional registration
- Understands personal Health and Safety responsibilities
Skills
Essential
- Able to learn all basic aspects of diagnostic microbiology
- Able to exercise judgment in basic routine problem solving.
- Able to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols
- Able to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative
- Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and external contacts at all levels.
- Good I.T. skills
Education
Essential
- BSc in an accredited Biomedical Sciences degree
- HPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
- IBMS Certificate of Competence
Further Training
Essential
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of basic techniques in Microbiology
- Some involvement in experimental or laboratory activities
Desirable
- Previous microbiology laboratory experience
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Participation in 24/7 Shift system, averaging 37.5 hours per week
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).
