Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, HCPC registered candidate to join the Mid Yorkshire Pathology Team as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, working in the Microbiology Department based at Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield.
The post holder will be a part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants delivering a high quality Microbiology service.
The post holder will undertake laboratory investigations as appropriate to their banding and competencies.
The post holder will participate in all quality activities and be expected to attend departmental meetings on a regular basis.
The post holder will be required to train/teach staff of all grades within the scope of their competencies.
The post holder will be required to undertake their responsibilities to comply with national standards e.g. UKAS.
The post holder will be required to carry out complex trouble shooting of equipment and results.
The post holder may be required to deputise for senior BMS.
The post holder may be required to mentor/supervise staff undertaking their IBMS registration or specialist portfolios.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate must have a wide experience of all aspects of general microbiology diagnostic testing.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the desire to provide a service of the highest quality.
The candidate will have had previous experience working in a clinical laboratory and will have completed (or be about to complete) the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology, be a team player and have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of general microbiology diagnostic testing including microscopy, plate reading, antibiotic susceptibility testing, CL3 work, molecular microbiology, mycology, and serology.
The successful applicant will support teaching and development of all staff groups in the department, as well as participate in all aspects of quality management to assist UKAS accreditation. You will be expected to support the Band 7 BMS staff and be an integral part of the team to ensure the provision of a high-quality professional service.
The successful applicant will also assist with delivery of training, competency assessments, participate in audits and assist in the supervision of more junior staff.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the department as required by senior biomedical staff, including that of a specialist nature, working within Health Professions Council standards of proficiency for Biomedical Scientists.
To carry out testing on a daily basis on a range of bodily fluids and tissues many of which may be highly infectious and extremely unpleasant.
To deal with any spillages of noxious and toxic chemicals and bodily fluids according to standard operating procedures.
To evaluate suitability of samples.
To identify anomalous results and take appropriate action.
To carry out a range of specialist technical tasks using highly developed analytical skills. The tasks will depend on the area in which you are working and could include:-
Authorisation of test results.
Undertaking the training of nursing and other staff who carry out ward based testing.
Checking quality control and dealing with maintenance issues for equipment.
Training staff within the department to carry out certain specific tasks, e.g. Mycology.
Interpretation of microbiological cultures and test results to produce an accurate result.
To work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out of hour's service provision or during the normal working day.
To follow the quality control procedures as set out in the departmental instructions.
To attempt to solve analytical and technical problems and failures encountered while working independently.
To interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriate tests are carried out.
To carry out technical validation of assays and investigations based on assessment of quality control results and to produce reports for clinical validation as appropriate.
To work accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined and flexible way.
To maintain high technical standards and ensure that such areas in which you work are kept clean and tidy.
To carry out routine and emergency maintenance and calibration of equipment both inside and outside the department as appropriate.
To identify problems associated with equipment used and to notify managers. Where appropriate to contact company technical personnel to seek advice.
To assist in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and equipment.
To assist senior Biomedical Scientists in stock control.
To conduct audit in line with CPA guidelines and to participate in other internal and external audit activity as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the department as required by senior biomedical staff, including that of a specialist nature, working within Health Professions Council standards of proficiency for Biomedical Scientists.
To carry out testing on a daily basis on a range of bodily fluids and tissues many of which may be highly infectious and extremely unpleasant.
To deal with any spillages of noxious and toxic chemicals and bodily fluids according to standard operating procedures.
To evaluate suitability of samples.
To identify anomalous results and take appropriate action.
To carry out a range of specialist technical tasks using highly developed analytical skills. The tasks will depend on the area in which you are working and could include:-
Authorisation of test results.
Undertaking the training of nursing and other staff who carry out ward based testing.
Checking quality control and dealing with maintenance issues for equipment.
Training staff within the department to carry out certain specific tasks, e.g. Mycology.
Interpretation of microbiological cultures and test results to produce an accurate result.
To work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out of hour's service provision or during the normal working day.
To follow the quality control procedures as set out in the departmental instructions.
To attempt to solve analytical and technical problems and failures encountered while working independently.
To interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriate tests are carried out.
To carry out technical validation of assays and investigations based on assessment of quality control results and to produce reports for clinical validation as appropriate.
To work accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined and flexible way.
To maintain high technical standards and ensure that such areas in which you work are kept clean and tidy.
To carry out routine and emergency maintenance and calibration of equipment both inside and outside the department as appropriate.
To identify problems associated with equipment used and to notify managers. Where appropriate to contact company technical personnel to seek advice.
To assist in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and equipment.
To assist senior Biomedical Scientists in stock control.
To conduct audit in line with CPA guidelines and to participate in other internal and external audit activity as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a NHS hospital Microbiology department at an appropriate level.
Desirable
- Experience of working with current analysers and automated systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), HNC, or equivalent (In Microbiology).
- Accredited degree by the IBMS.
- Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Microbiology.
- Demonstrates achievement and maintenance of levels of competency and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology (e.g. CLAIT/ECDL).
- Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety (e.g. IOSH).
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- A good knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in working within a Microbiology Department.
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- A wide knowledge of Health and Safety law and its application to Microbiology.
- Experience of working in disciplines of Pathology other than that for which applying.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work alone with appropriate supervision.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to train others.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.
Desirable
- Ability to train staff within Microbiology and suitably qualified (e.g. AVA, QCF Level 3)
- Experience of training students on under-graduate placements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a NHS hospital Microbiology department at an appropriate level.
Desirable
- Experience of working with current analysers and automated systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), HNC, or equivalent (In Microbiology).
- Accredited degree by the IBMS.
- Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Microbiology.
- Demonstrates achievement and maintenance of levels of competency and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology (e.g. CLAIT/ECDL).
- Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety (e.g. IOSH).
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- A good knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in working within a Microbiology Department.
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- A wide knowledge of Health and Safety law and its application to Microbiology.
- Experience of working in disciplines of Pathology other than that for which applying.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work alone with appropriate supervision.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to train others.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.
Desirable
- Ability to train staff within Microbiology and suitably qualified (e.g. AVA, QCF Level 3)
- Experience of training students on under-graduate placements.
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).
