Job summary
We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic individual, educated to degree level or above in microbiology or a closely related subject. It is essential to have a broad knowledge of environmental microbiological techniques and specifically in relation to Pharmaceutical microbiology, along with experience of cleanroom monitoring . The successful candidate will have excellent problem solving skills and will be able to show initiative.
Quality Control North West is part of Stockport Foundation Trust and is an NHS regional specialty department responsible for providing pharmaceutical quality control services to NHS and non-NHS clients. The laboratories at Stockport are well equipped and advanced in analytical instrumentation and are accredited to ISO 17025 by UKAS.
Main duties of the job
To practice as Microbiology Analyst in the interest of the departmental commitment to provide an efficient service.
To perform investigations in the Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring section of the Quality Control North West laboratory by conducting a range of appropriate scientific tests.
To supervise Microbiology Technical Officers and Laboratory Assistants in the performance of tests according to established protocols.
To approve and communicate results from Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring, to users of the QCNW service.
To ensure the work of the Microbiology section embraces Good Laboratory Practice and adequate Health and Safety Standards.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To be responsible for ones own work within the section.
To maintain a high quality of work within the Department and perform quality control procedures.
To help maintain the quality system of the section.
To check the validity and quality of results and processes in the area of responsibility.
To submit test results as required for the purpose of internal and national Quality Control Schemes.
To participate in the routine and specialist work of the Microbiology section.
Ensuring with colleagues the safe disposal of laboratory waste in accordance with defined protocols.
Communications
To communicate with QCNW staff, staff from within the Trust and other users of the QCNW service.
To communicate results to users of the QCNW service.
Responsibility for Patient Care
To help ensure safety and efficacy in pharmaceutical products prepared in hospitals throughout the North West of England.
Planning and organising
To assist in planning of ones own day to day work in the department.
Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources
To supervise microbiology technical officers and laboratory assistants to ensure that established laboratory protocols are followed.
To operate set up and check specialised laboratory equipment for correct performance.
To maintain stocks of reagents and consumables required for analytical work.
To work as economically as is practicable at all times.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation
To contribute to improvements in LEAN work practices.
To contribute to Health and Safety improvements within the laboratories.
Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership
To supervise Technical Officers and Laboratory Assistants in the performance of tests according to established protocols.
Responsibilities for Teaching and Training
To assist in the training and development of microbiology technical officers and laboratory assistants within the QCNW laboratory.
Responsibilities for data and information resources
To assist in processing of statistics and data entry as required.
Research, Development and Audit
To carry out research and development as delegated.
To assist in internal audit as required
To undertake CPD, maintain knowledge and keep up to date with developments in the discipline.
Physical Skills and Effort
Some light lifting and moving duties are included.
VDU work
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To be responsible for ones own work within the section.
To maintain a high quality of work within the Department and perform quality control procedures.
To help maintain the quality system of the section.
To check the validity and quality of results and processes in the area of responsibility.
To submit test results as required for the purpose of internal and national Quality Control Schemes.
To participate in the routine and specialist work of the Microbiology section.
Ensuring with colleagues the safe disposal of laboratory waste in accordance with defined protocols.
Communications
To communicate with QCNW staff, staff from within the Trust and other users of the QCNW service.
To communicate results to users of the QCNW service.
Responsibility for Patient Care
To help ensure safety and efficacy in pharmaceutical products prepared in hospitals throughout the North West of England.
Planning and organising
To assist in planning of ones own day to day work in the department.
Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources
To supervise microbiology technical officers and laboratory assistants to ensure that established laboratory protocols are followed.
To operate set up and check specialised laboratory equipment for correct performance.
To maintain stocks of reagents and consumables required for analytical work.
To work as economically as is practicable at all times.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation
To contribute to improvements in LEAN work practices.
To contribute to Health and Safety improvements within the laboratories.
Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership
To supervise Technical Officers and Laboratory Assistants in the performance of tests according to established protocols.
Responsibilities for Teaching and Training
To assist in the training and development of microbiology technical officers and laboratory assistants within the QCNW laboratory.
Responsibilities for data and information resources
To assist in processing of statistics and data entry as required.
Research, Development and Audit
To carry out research and development as delegated.
To assist in internal audit as required
To undertake CPD, maintain knowledge and keep up to date with developments in the discipline.
Physical Skills and Effort
Some light lifting and moving duties are included.
VDU work
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Scientific Degree incorporating biological sciences.
Desirable
- Analytical specialisation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis and pharmaceutical microbiology.
- Knowledge of broad range of analytical, environmental and microbiological techniques.
- Knowledge of principles of GLP, laboratory H&S and COSHH.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant analytical and microbiological experience e.g. during undergraduate training
- Experience of clean room monitoring
Desirable
- Work in a laboratory operating to similar standards of GLP/UKAS
- Familiarity with pharmacopoeias.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent analytical and microbiological skills
- Able to use environmental monitoring equipment
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Good record keeping.
- Good team worker
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Keyboard skills
Desirable
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to the requirements of clients.
- Good general health
- Willingness to work off site
- Flexible to cover. occasional out of hours working
- Able to use own car for off site work
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Scientific Degree incorporating biological sciences.
Desirable
- Analytical specialisation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis and pharmaceutical microbiology.
- Knowledge of broad range of analytical, environmental and microbiological techniques.
- Knowledge of principles of GLP, laboratory H&S and COSHH.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant analytical and microbiological experience e.g. during undergraduate training
- Experience of clean room monitoring
Desirable
- Work in a laboratory operating to similar standards of GLP/UKAS
- Familiarity with pharmacopoeias.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent analytical and microbiological skills
- Able to use environmental monitoring equipment
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Good record keeping.
- Good team worker
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Keyboard skills
Desirable
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to the requirements of clients.
- Good general health
- Willingness to work off site
- Flexible to cover. occasional out of hours working
- Able to use own car for off site work
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).
