Job summary
The Microbiology Department is looking for registered Biomedical Scientists to perform a comprehensive range of analyses / investigations. The successful applicant will take appropriate action on the results obtained, utilise professional knowledge and skills to provide advice and guidance to service users. and maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition and to utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users and to provide the best care for the patient.
The successful candidate will develop competence and confidence in order to perform these procedures with a minimum of supervision.
The post holder will also be expected to take part in the 24/7 working.
Annex 21 will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
Use specialist knowledge across a range of procedures, authorise test results integrating and initiating further tests as appropriate.
Take responsibility for finishing, checking, validating and authorising the work of colleagues as necessary.
Check validity and reliability of analytical processes, maintaining and monitoring satisfactory performance by internal quality control and external quality assessment.
Ensure that external QA program results are collated and transmitted to organisers.
Manipulation of materials and objects such as microscopes, and pipettes for accurate and reliable determination of results and diagnosis.
Set up and check instrumentation for correct operation, troubleshooting and correcting faults.
Maintain instrument, QC and reagent logs and utilise resources cost effectively.
Monitor fridges, freezer alarms and incubators and react to alarm / failure situations.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist senior staff in the technical, development and managerial work of the laboratory
Provide expertise in theory and practice
Provide timely and accurate test results using appropriate equipment both automated and manual.
Routine and specialist analyses, validation, interpretation and reporting of results
Maintain complex analytical equipment
Involved in the supervision, teaching, advising and informing off all grades of staff particularly in Routine theory and techniques
Member of the Departments team responsible for stock control
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all aspects of Caldicott
Build upon the post holders acquired technical and analytical knowledge achieved through specialist training and a BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
Gain specialized technical and analytical knowledge by participating in ongoing training and experience
Maintain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in CPD
Ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice
Maintain the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised procedures
Maintain the necessary specialist knowledge and skills sufficient to work independently, seeking advise only when deemed necessary.
Participate in Personnel Development Plans and Appraisals
Please also refer to the Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist senior staff in the technical, development and managerial work of the laboratory
Provide expertise in theory and practice
Provide timely and accurate test results using appropriate equipment both automated and manual.
Routine and specialist analyses, validation, interpretation and reporting of results
Maintain complex analytical equipment
Involved in the supervision, teaching, advising and informing off all grades of staff particularly in Routine theory and techniques
Member of the Departments team responsible for stock control
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all aspects of Caldicott
Build upon the post holders acquired technical and analytical knowledge achieved through specialist training and a BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
Gain specialized technical and analytical knowledge by participating in ongoing training and experience
Maintain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in CPD
Ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice
Maintain the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised procedures
Maintain the necessary specialist knowledge and skills sufficient to work independently, seeking advise only when deemed necessary.
Participate in Personnel Development Plans and Appraisals
Please also refer to the Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. (Hons) Biomedical Science Degree.
- HCPC registered.
Desirable
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in relevant specialist area identified as per advert
Desirable
- Out-of-hours working in a medical laboratory
Other
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. (Hons) Biomedical Science Degree.
- HCPC registered.
Desirable
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in relevant specialist area identified as per advert
Desirable
- Out-of-hours working in a medical laboratory
Other
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
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).
