Job summary
To organise and manage day to day work, staff and facilities of the licensed QA microbiology unit.
To provide an efficient environmental monitoring service to the units.
To be responsible for training of staff working in the microbiology section.
To ensure that the facilities are operating within acceptable conditions.
Provide expert opinion to customers.
Main duties of the job
To organise and manage day to day work, staff and facilities of the licensed QA microbiology unit.
Liaise with Pathology staff to ensure that identification activities are conducted within agreed timeframe.
Investigate any out-of-specification (OOS) results in line with departmental procedures.
To carry out fertility testing of media received in the Quality Control Department.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree in microbiology, biological science or other relevant scientific subject Microbiology degree
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 5 years experience in a microbiology laboratory
- Practical experience of routine pharmaceutical microbiology testing including environmental monitoring, microbial identifications and media testing
Desirable
- 5 years experience in a GMP regulated microbiology facility
Skills
Essential
- Word processing/Report writing
- Customer service focus - to deliver projects and services as set out in SLA's
- Able to manage self and other resources to meet outcomes
- Able to integrate current guidance and audit findings into practice
Desirable
- Investigative skills
- Able to evaluate quality of service provided
- Project management skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree in microbiology, biological science or other relevant scientific subject Microbiology degree
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 5 years experience in a microbiology laboratory
- Practical experience of routine pharmaceutical microbiology testing including environmental monitoring, microbial identifications and media testing
Desirable
- 5 years experience in a GMP regulated microbiology facility
Skills
Essential
- Word processing/Report writing
- Customer service focus - to deliver projects and services as set out in SLA's
- Able to manage self and other resources to meet outcomes
- Able to integrate current guidance and audit findings into practice
Desirable
- Investigative skills
- Able to evaluate quality of service provided
- Project management 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).
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).
