Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Specialist Band 7 Biomedical Scientist to join the friendly team in the Microbiology department at Broomfield Hospital.
Microbiology at Broomfield Hospital is a busy department that incorporates investigations for both Bacteriology, Serology & Virology and sample preparations. The department handles approximately 350,000 specimens p.a inc using the modern automated machines in use
The laboratory has UKAS accreditation and is currently awaiting feedback from a recent visit.
You will be required to participate in all areas of the department, on a rotational basis. The post-holder will be required to obtain and maintain competency in all relevant aspects of the laboratory.
You will be required to assist the training of junior staff in microbiology and to organise a robust and fluid work flow to aid TAT and Trust directives.
To work as part of a team to provide a high quality, cost effective and timely Microbiology service, as required by the Trust and its users.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
- To manage a smooth, effective workflow through the department to facilitate departmental and Trust guidelines whilst ensuring safe service delivery and maintenance of expected TATs
- To work as part of a team to provide a high quality, cost effective and timely Microbiology service, as required by the Trust and service users.
- To participate in all aspects of the Microbiology department, using technical expertise to a high standard throughout all investigations and meeting deadlines as required for subsequent patient care.
- To ensure that the demands of the department are managed to facilitate a high quality of work with an efficient workflow. To be involved in, and in some cases responsible for, service developments
- To assist in the training of both BMS staff undertaking specialist portfolio, inc trainee Band 5 BMS staff, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants and contribute to their development.
- To participate in recruitment of staff. To carry out appraisal of staff
- To be responsible for QC and QA in area of responsibility, ensuring non-conformances are investigated, documented and changes to practice identified where necessary, in association with the Quality Lead
- To participate in and undertake audit
- To be responsible for writing and maintaining SOPs in area of responsibility
- To report, investigate and monitor errors and incidents as per policies
- To cross-deputise for other Senior BMSs as required
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
- Registered with Health Professions Council and comply with code of practice of IBMS and HPC.
- Undertake all aspects of Microbiology preparation work in the department, including specimen reception, bench reading as well as support for those meeting quality standards.
- Assist in being on a shared rota with other seniors as duty Manager by supporting the staff needs as well as reactive to daily tasks and challenges while working as an important part of the team.
- Selecting for further processing relevant authorisation queues by following departmental procedures.
- Participate in the departmental work rota, including bench reading and support for other seniors as required.
- Preparation of Change Control work ups for new procedures and working with others to implement Change Controls on new automation coming.
- Involved in booking in test details and patient details on to laboratory computer system.
- To monitor and help maintain laboratory equipment.
- To participate in the laboratory sections for urgent reporting as required.
- To assist in the maintenance of high scientific and professional standards by performing departmental audits and attending educational courses as required.
- To monitor KPIs for area of responsibility, ensuring TATs are maintained
- To sustain competencies in the use of all equipment appropriate to the task involved.
- To be flexible and provide cover for colleagues at all levels within capabilities and training.
- Participation in Continuous Professional Development programme in order to maintain professional competence.
- To attend all mandatory training.
- To be aware of developments within Histopathology, Pathology and Trust Strategy and relevant NHS directives.
- To be aware of safety issues within the department and follow safe working practice according to the departmental protocols.
- To be responsible for your own safety and that of your colleagues' by behaving in a professional manner and employing prompt appropriate action in the event of an incident occurring.
- To comply to risk assessments for each work area and adhere to COSHH assessments.
- Report all accidents, incidents or near misses and any dangerous situations to senior staff according to the Trust's risk events procedure.
- To ensure a safe environment by maintaining adequate levels of safety and security within the laboratory and reporting any shortfalls to the Manager.
- To use the Laboratory Information Management system to enter and extract data in accordance with national and Trust IT data and confidentiality policy and the Data Protection Act 1998. To support the commissioning and on-going use of the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
- Registered with Health Professions Council and comply with code of practice of IBMS and HPC.
- Undertake all aspects of Microbiology preparation work in the department, including specimen reception, bench reading as well as support for those meeting quality standards.
- Assist in being on a shared rota with other seniors as duty Manager by supporting the staff needs as well as reactive to daily tasks and challenges while working as an important part of the team.
- Selecting for further processing relevant authorisation queues by following departmental procedures.
- Participate in the departmental work rota, including bench reading and support for other seniors as required.
- Preparation of Change Control work ups for new procedures and working with others to implement Change Controls on new automation coming.
- Involved in booking in test details and patient details on to laboratory computer system.
- To monitor and help maintain laboratory equipment.
- To participate in the laboratory sections for urgent reporting as required.
- To assist in the maintenance of high scientific and professional standards by performing departmental audits and attending educational courses as required.
- To monitor KPIs for area of responsibility, ensuring TATs are maintained
- To sustain competencies in the use of all equipment appropriate to the task involved.
- To be flexible and provide cover for colleagues at all levels within capabilities and training.
- Participation in Continuous Professional Development programme in order to maintain professional competence.
- To attend all mandatory training.
- To be aware of developments within Histopathology, Pathology and Trust Strategy and relevant NHS directives.
- To be aware of safety issues within the department and follow safe working practice according to the departmental protocols.
- To be responsible for your own safety and that of your colleagues' by behaving in a professional manner and employing prompt appropriate action in the event of an incident occurring.
- To comply to risk assessments for each work area and adhere to COSHH assessments.
- Report all accidents, incidents or near misses and any dangerous situations to senior staff according to the Trust's risk events procedure.
- To ensure a safe environment by maintaining adequate levels of safety and security within the laboratory and reporting any shortfalls to the Manager.
- To use the Laboratory Information Management system to enter and extract data in accordance with national and Trust IT data and confidentiality policy and the Data Protection Act 1998. To support the commissioning and on-going use of the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent qualifications in Biomedical Sciences HCPC registered BMS, or IBMS Specialist portfolio in Microbiology / Virology
Desirable
- Expert knowledge within Microbiology
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in all aspects of Microbiology including management of staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing systems and processes to innovate and initiate change in laboratory practice.
Application Form and interview
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years Microbiology experience in a NHS laboratory as a Band 6/7 BMS
Desirable
- Experience of Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology
interview
Essential
- Enhanced knowledge and experience of Quality and auditing within Microbiology
Desirable
- Understands quality assurance principles and procedures and laboratory safety requirements and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent qualifications in Biomedical Sciences HCPC registered BMS, or IBMS Specialist portfolio in Microbiology / Virology
Desirable
- Expert knowledge within Microbiology
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in all aspects of Microbiology including management of staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing systems and processes to innovate and initiate change in laboratory practice.
Application Form and interview
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years Microbiology experience in a NHS laboratory as a Band 6/7 BMS
Desirable
- Experience of Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology
interview
Essential
- Enhanced knowledge and experience of Quality and auditing within Microbiology
Desirable
- Understands quality assurance principles and procedures and laboratory safety requirements and procedures
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).
