Job summary
We are looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to join our team at Broomfield Hospital on a full time permanent basis.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists which may hold IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology or have a demonstrational experience of >5 years
Broomfield Hospital is part of the Mid and South Essex Hospital group with a busy Emergency Department, an internationally renowned Regional Burns Unit and Plastic Surgery Unit as well as a busy Renal Unit.
We are a busy Microbiology department with approx. 35+ staff and we are a friendly modern laboratory looking to replace the current post holder who is internally moving to a new post after promotion.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy department with a wide ranging repertoire of diagnostic testing and currently process approximately 350,000 tests per year.
A comprehensive knowledge of Microbiology would be required and you would be joining a friendly and dedicated team of scientists working within Pathology.
The department currently utilises the following equipment: Vitek2, BacT/Alert (TB & blood culture systems), Sysmex UF5000 Urine analyser, two Hologic Panthers and two Diasorin Liaison XL machines. There is a requirement for staff to apply who have experience with this and sound general bacteriology knowledge from a UK NHS or Private laboratory.
We operate a routine diagnostic service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The successful candidate must be prepared to participate in a shift working pattern, which includes weekend and Bank Holiday working. The service operates 7 days a week and will require working 1 Saturday in 4 and also take park in a service on-call rota covering 365 days per year. The applicant will be required to take part in the Service On call rota covering 7 days per week.
We actively encourage further education and personal development, together with professional development through the IBMS CPD scheme.
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
We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities but will include:
In accordance with agreed protocols and Standard Operating Procedures, the post-holder will be expected to prepare biological samples for analysis, undertake the required analysis and interpret results, reflexing further actions, when necessary, in all defined areas of the laboratory using a range of modern automation.
As a specialist Biomedical Scientist, these tasks will be performed unsupervised. The post-holder will ensure that the processes have been performed to comply with all relevant quality standards. Maintenance of competency, fitness to practice and continued professional development is necessary for all HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists.
The service operates 7 days a week and will require working 1 Saturday in 4 and also take park in a service oncall rota covering 365 days per year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities but will include:
In accordance with agreed protocols and Standard Operating Procedures, the post-holder will be expected to prepare biological samples for analysis, undertake the required analysis and interpret results, reflexing further actions, when necessary, in all defined areas of the laboratory using a range of modern automation.
As a specialist Biomedical Scientist, these tasks will be performed unsupervised. The post-holder will ensure that the processes have been performed to comply with all relevant quality standards. Maintenance of competency, fitness to practice and continued professional development is necessary for all HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists.
The service operates 7 days a week and will require working 1 Saturday in 4 and also take park in a service oncall rota covering 365 days per year.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- HCPC Registration & Achieved Specialist Portfolio (or result pending)
Desirable
- BSc or MSc in Microbiology
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate experience with Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology, especially Bacteriology
Desirable
- Knowledge of MS word and excel, data inputting using Winpath LIMS
IBMS Registration
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years Microbiology experience in an NHS Microbiology laboratory as a Band 6 BMS
Desirable
- Experience of working in an independent way E.G. has On-Call experience
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- HCPC Registration & Achieved Specialist Portfolio (or result pending)
Desirable
- BSc or MSc in Microbiology
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate experience with Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology, especially Bacteriology
Desirable
- Knowledge of MS word and excel, data inputting using Winpath LIMS
IBMS Registration
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years Microbiology experience in an NHS Microbiology laboratory as a Band 6 BMS
Desirable
- Experience of working in an independent way E.G. has On-Call experience
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).
