Job responsibilities
You will be a fundamental part of our close‑knit Microbiology team, providing an efficient and effective service to two general hospitals and the local GP community.
* Perform and interpret routine and specialist biomedical investigations.
* Provide professional leadership to Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners, laboratory technicians, and MLAs.
* Offer technical advice to clinicians on the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
* Rotate through all areas of Microbiology:
o Automation Laboratory – Kiestra TLA, MRSA, and Urogenital Sections
o Manual Bacteriology CL3, Mycology, and Waste Management
o NAATs and urinalysis
o Serology
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
* Experience to postgraduate diploma level e.g., specialist portfolio, BBTS or equivalent
* Progress towards a higher degree or management qualification
Skills
* Ability to adapt efficiently to change
* Ability to effectively manage own time, prioritise work for self and others and plan activities within area of work
* Ability to analyse and technically interpret complex test results
* Good knowledge and experience of LIMS and computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and statistical packages
Experience
* Relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with ongoing specialist training
* Previous working experience of biomedical techniques and practices
* Scientific knowledge locally, regionally and nationally
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.
Depending on experience: £39,959 to £48,117 per annum.
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