Job summary
The Microbiology Department is looking for a Band 7 Senior specialist Biomedical Scientist. The successful candidate will be working alongside Band 5 and 6 Biomedical Scientists, Band 4 Associate Practitioners and Band 3 and Band 2 Medical laboratory Assistants based at St Richards Hospital, Chichester and reporting to the Microbiology Lead / Deputy Head / Head Biomedical Scientist
Main duties of the job
To provide day-to-day management of allocated sections within the Microbiology laboratory under the direction of the Lead / Deputy Head / Head BMS.
To practice as a Senior Specialist HCPC Registered BMS and provide a high quality service at all times.
To support the provision of a specialised, diagnostic service, within Microbiology, contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given.
The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely result service.
The post holder will be competent to work independently in all areas of the microbiology laboratory and be able to work as an autonomous practitioner enabling a full 24-hour pathology service to be provided to the Trust.
In addition, the post-holder will be expected to participate in the Saturday and Bank Holiday rota and, if required by the Department, the laboratory "out-of-hours" rota.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
To participate in the provision of a specialised diagnostic Microbiology service, autonomously, contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of the treatment given.
The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely results service, performing routine procedures and investigations as required.
To ensure day-day running of the department in liaison with Lead / Deputy Head / Head Biomedical scientists
To be able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
See attached Job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
To participate in the provision of a specialised diagnostic Microbiology service, autonomously, contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of the treatment given.
The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely results service, performing routine procedures and investigations as required.
To ensure day-day running of the department in liaison with Lead / Deputy Head / Head Biomedical scientists
To be able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
See attached Job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification e.g. MSc / FIBMS
Desirable
- Additional qualifications e.g. quality, H & S, Leadership, IT
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in NHS microbiology laboratory (2+ years)
Desirable
- Post registration experience in NHS microbiology laboratory (5+ years)
- Experience of UKAS assessments and QMS
Skills
Essential
- Up to date and in depth highly specialist knowledge of sub-specialist area within primary discipline
- Regularly uses computer software to produce reports, spreadsheets and presentations including complex scientific data
- Dexterity, high levels of hand-eye co-ordination, fine motor skills and keyboard accuracy
- Experience of supporting clinical trials led by other departments e.g. GUM
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification e.g. MSc / FIBMS
Desirable
- Additional qualifications e.g. quality, H & S, Leadership, IT
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in NHS microbiology laboratory (2+ years)
Desirable
- Post registration experience in NHS microbiology laboratory (5+ years)
- Experience of UKAS assessments and QMS
Skills
Essential
- Up to date and in depth highly specialist knowledge of sub-specialist area within primary discipline
- Regularly uses computer software to produce reports, spreadsheets and presentations including complex scientific data
- Dexterity, high levels of hand-eye co-ordination, fine motor skills and keyboard accuracy
- Experience of supporting clinical trials led by other departments e.g. GUM
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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).
