Job summary
Shift Band 6 Biomedical Scientist, Microbiology:
- Looking for that work-life balance.
- Interested in a shift pattern which will enable you to work a compressed week.
- Are you an experience Band 6 BMS with a good quality and training background who is not getting the job satisfaction you derserve?
- Do you want to be recognised and valued for the work that you do?
- Do you want to gain invaluable experience working in a busy hospital laboratory working on both diagnostic provision and service development, with an emphasis on continued quality improvement?
We are seeking proactive, motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Biomedical Scientist to work in the Microbiology section of the Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas's Hospital in Central London. The successful candidate would be expected to hold HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist and have experience in microbiology. You would be expected to hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio (if HCPC registration was via IBMS portfolio route).
You will join a compressed rota, working an average of 37.5 hours per week. The shift pattern you will eventually join is a rolling 10 week rota which will include core hours, weekends and nights - however, you will also enjoy up to four consecutive rest days, allowing you extended time with family and friends!
Main duties of the job
The ISO15189 accredited Microbiology Department receives approximately 320,000 bacteriological specimens per year. The department currently uses the Clinsys Winpath computer LIMS system and Q-Pulse. The Department also has a range of automation including the Bruker MALDI-TOF, Biomerieux Vitek, Becton Dickinson FX, Becton Dickinson MGiT and BDMAX, Sedimax Urine analyser, DS2 and Cepheid GeneXpert system.
We test a wide range of microbiology tests ranging from routine to specialist services including breast milk screening and oral microbiology.
You will be joining a team of 5 Senior BMS and 28 BMS, 3 Associate Practitioners and 15 MLAs working over an 8am-8pm shift pattern. The post holder would be expected to join a team that works an average 37.5 hours/week over a 10 week period and be prepared to work as part of a shift rota that includes week days (09:00am to 18:00pm), Early (08:00am to 17:00pm), and Late (10:30am to 20:00pm), long day (8am-20:00pm) and nights (19:45pm-8:15am). Rest days are given after the nights.
We can offer training and development through the organisation's Scientific Learning and Development fund and CPD activities. This includes opportunities to apply for funding towards a variety of qualifications.
About us
We can offer training and development through the organisation's Scientific Learning and Development fund and CPD activities. This includes opportunities to apply for funding towards a variety of qualifications. Locally we have opportunities for you to develop your knowledge in laboratory quality, health and safety and training. We have an active Education forum for internal and external speakers and weekly clinical case studies. Socially, we organise various activities in the evenings and during lunchtimes such as our International food days.
Your development and learning
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work autonomously or as part of a team on a rotational basis in the diagnostic area of microbiology, taking responsibility to perform the work to the required standards, trouble shoot, train and supervise other BMS and MLA staff as required.
The diagnostic areas in each section are organised and managed by a Senior BMS. Staff rotate through the various sections of the discipline they are employed in at regular intervals with rotation through the main sections at more extended intervals in order to maintain up to date knowledge of current working practices within the diagnostic laboratory.
Technical
- To undertake manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.
- To follow the standard operating procedures and to participate in their regular review and update.
- To undertake routine operative maintenance on laboratory instruments.
- To undertake technical validation of the complex results from laboratory investigations ensuring accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
Scientific
- To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as required
- To participate in research and development as required.
Diagnostic
- To use interpretive skills to determine the pathogenic and clinical significance of results of laboratory tests, concentration and attention to detail are essential to these processes and form the greater part of the working day.
Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.
The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.
The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.
Guys and St Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Womens Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys site.
You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work autonomously or as part of a team on a rotational basis in the diagnostic area of microbiology, taking responsibility to perform the work to the required standards, trouble shoot, train and supervise other BMS and MLA staff as required.
The diagnostic areas in each section are organised and managed by a Senior BMS. Staff rotate through the various sections of the discipline they are employed in at regular intervals with rotation through the main sections at more extended intervals in order to maintain up to date knowledge of current working practices within the diagnostic laboratory.
Technical
- To undertake manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.
- To follow the standard operating procedures and to participate in their regular review and update.
- To undertake routine operative maintenance on laboratory instruments.
- To undertake technical validation of the complex results from laboratory investigations ensuring accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
Scientific
- To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as required
- To participate in research and development as required.
Diagnostic
- To use interpretive skills to determine the pathogenic and clinical significance of results of laboratory tests, concentration and attention to detail are essential to these processes and form the greater part of the working day.
Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.
The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.
The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.
Guys and St Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Womens Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys site.
You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio (if HCPC registration via IBMS portfolio route)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent, or work in progress
Experience
Essential
- Working as a member of a team
- Problem solving
- Experience of a wide variety of laboratory processes
Desirable
SKills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to undertake technical validation of results
- Basic Medical Microbiology or Virology Techniques
- Basic Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
- Ability to communicate technical information and results with other health professionals
- Ability to communicate within the team to deliver effective service
- Command of spoken & written English
- Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations
- Appropriate action on abnormal results
- Ability to authorise results for clinical use
- Interpretation of diagnostic laboratory results
- Basic Molecular Diagnostic Theory
- Basic Quality Control and Assurance
- Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and procedures
- Specialist Medical Microbology/Virology theory
Desirable
- Basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio (if HCPC registration via IBMS portfolio route)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent, or work in progress
Experience
Essential
- Working as a member of a team
- Problem solving
- Experience of a wide variety of laboratory processes
Desirable
SKills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to undertake technical validation of results
- Basic Medical Microbiology or Virology Techniques
- Basic Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
- Ability to communicate technical information and results with other health professionals
- Ability to communicate within the team to deliver effective service
- Command of spoken & written English
- Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations
- Appropriate action on abnormal results
- Ability to authorise results for clinical use
- Interpretation of diagnostic laboratory results
- Basic Molecular Diagnostic Theory
- Basic Quality Control and Assurance
- Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and procedures
- Specialist Medical Microbology/Virology theory
Desirable
- Basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
