Senior Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Microbiology team at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex is seeking a suitably qualified (FIBMS or MSc), HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic department.

As a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist; to lead and supervise the day to day delivery of a diagnostic service, within the Microbiology department. To provide advanced biomedical science technical support in a specific area of expertise by providing training, advice, technical development, troubleshooting and supervision within area of expertise. Maintaining an up to date knowledge and competency to practise within Microbiology. By participating, preparing, processing diagnostic investigations on biological specimens in accordance with agreed protocols and standard operational procedures (SOP) ensuring the department maintains UKAS accreditations, HSE compliance, as well as laboratory training status. The laboratory is ISO 15189 UKAS accredited.

Main duties of the job

    • Supports the Microbiology Manager(s) and the Pathology Manager in the day to day management of the microbiology department.
    • Rotate through all areas of the Microbiology lab, including Molecular and Serology areas working according to SOPs.
    • Able to trouble shot any issues related to laboratory equipment or process outcomes.
    • Responsible for all documentation and techniques in that area(s) you have been assigned responsibility by the laboratory Manager(s).
    • Assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance to recognise poor performance and act accordingly.
    • Performs any other duties, commensurate with the post and in the interest of the service
    • Supervise and organise the workflow through all sections of the lab making the best possible use of available resources.
    • Provide an out-of-hours service on a rotational basis with other BMS staff, dealing with urgent and complex microbiological investigations

About us

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,753 to £52,067 a year per annum inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

292-5605856-ASL

Job locations

Harlow

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Achieved

Essential

  • MSc or Equivalents

Desirable

  • Advanced knowledge of antibiotics or mycology or molecular methodologies

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years post registration experience working an diagnostic laboratory

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD
Person Specification

Achieved

Essential

  • MSc or Equivalents

Desirable

  • Advanced knowledge of antibiotics or mycology or molecular methodologies

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years post registration experience working an diagnostic laboratory

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Harlow

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Harlow

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Microbiology Laboratory Manager

Ricardo Davis

ricardo.davis2@nhs.net

01279978607

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,753 to £52,067 a year per annum inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

292-5605856-ASL

Job locations

Harlow

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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