Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in the Bacteriology department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals for a 1.0 WTE band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly department.
Consideration will be given to those with IBMS registration and relevant laboratory experience for a band 5 position.
Are you a qualified Biomedical Scientist - Registered with the HCPC?
Are you passionate about Bacteriology (Microbiology) science?
Do you hold an accredited Biomedical scientist degree, a years' experience working in a Bacteriology laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist, and have a Completed Specialist portfolio in Microbiology (if HCPC registration attained after 2008)/or equivalent experience/qualifications (If HCPC registration attained previous to 2008)?
If you have answered yes to these questions, please feel free to ring or contact us for a chat, we would love to hear from you!
Please ensure that all aspects of the role requirements are covered in the "supporting information" section of your application.
Applicants will need to able to work between 8am and 8pm. Participation in weekend and Bank Holiday sessions is also required.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will work in the context of the objectives of the Pathology Directorate and the Blackpool Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist within the Bacteriology laboratory.
The principal duty of the post holder is to perform appropriate Bacteriological investigations to aid the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester & Liverpool. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Bacteriology) - job description attached. Any questions, please feel free to contact the Microbiology team for further discussion.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Bacteriology) - job description attached. Any questions, please feel free to contact the Microbiology team for further discussion.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Qualification Requirement
Essential
- Current HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Biomedical Sciences (hons) degree or equivalent qualification suitable for HCPC registration
- Completed Specialist portfolio or equivalent in relevant discipline (If HCPC registration attained after 2008 a completed Specialist Portfolio is required)
Experience And Achievement
Essential
- Significant Post HCPC Registration Experience working in a Clinical Bacteriology laboratory
- Ability to demonstrate competency in all aspects of the Bacteriology Department
- Experience of IQA and EQA schemes
- Experience in automated and manual laboratory techniques
Desirable
- Experience of accreditation systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Safe handling of hazardous materials and knowledge of H&S legislation
- Understanding of laboratory quality issues
- Data input and IT skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Accurate hand-eye co-ordination
- Good concentration skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to act on own initiative
- Ability to organise work, prioritise tasks and manage own workload
- Evidence of participation in CPD
Desirable
- oSupervisory skills , Problem solving ability
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work as part of a dedicated team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively under unpleasant conditions
- Flexibility of working pattern-must be able to work unsocial hours including weekdays until 8pm, weekends and bank holidays on rotation.
Person Specification
Qualification Requirement
Essential
- Current HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Biomedical Sciences (hons) degree or equivalent qualification suitable for HCPC registration
- Completed Specialist portfolio or equivalent in relevant discipline (If HCPC registration attained after 2008 a completed Specialist Portfolio is required)
Experience And Achievement
Essential
- Significant Post HCPC Registration Experience working in a Clinical Bacteriology laboratory
- Ability to demonstrate competency in all aspects of the Bacteriology Department
- Experience of IQA and EQA schemes
- Experience in automated and manual laboratory techniques
Desirable
- Experience of accreditation systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Safe handling of hazardous materials and knowledge of H&S legislation
- Understanding of laboratory quality issues
- Data input and IT skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Accurate hand-eye co-ordination
- Good concentration skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to act on own initiative
- Ability to organise work, prioritise tasks and manage own workload
- Evidence of participation in CPD
Desirable
- oSupervisory skills , Problem solving ability
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work as part of a dedicated team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively under unpleasant conditions
- Flexibility of working pattern-must be able to work unsocial hours including weekdays until 8pm, weekends and bank holidays on rotation.
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).
