Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an
energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated Biomedical Scientist
to join our Bacteriology Department within Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services, based at Wexham Park Hospital.
We are looking for a scientist with a genuine interest in microbiology who can work effectively as part of a busy, friendly team. The successful applicant will be
HCPC registered
, have completed the
IBMS Registration Portfolio
, and ideally bring some experience of working as a Biomedical Scientist within a microbiology setting.
This role requires a
team player
who demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and a proactive approach to delivering and improving our service. In return, you will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills within a progressive and supportive department that values continuous professional development.
Main duties of the job
Under supervision perform the diagnostic microbiology examination and reporting of specimens received to aid patient treatment and care. To develop and use interpretive skills on culture plates and complex analysers combined with the Laboratory Information Management System to deliver the diagnostic microbiology service to our users.
The diagnostic work of the department includes processing, for example, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, urine, faeces, sputum, tissues and diverse secretions. Processed samples are then interpreted for the presence of pathogens, these could be bacterial, fungal or parasitic.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information.
You will work in rotation with other staff in all sections of the laboratory. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills. Participation in the full shift rota, covering earlies, lates, weekends and on call duties is mandatory.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* HCPC registration
* Proven microbiology experience in a diagnostic laboratory
* BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
* ECDL
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Well organised
* Able to communicate complex information
* Able to use and maintain equipment
* IT lierate
* Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of audit process
* Ability to perform some scientific calculations & data analysis
Experience
Essential criteria
* Some experience of diagnostic microbiology
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Evidence of proven commitment to continued personal and professional development
* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Desirable criteria
* Experience of serological techniques
* Molecular biology technical expertise
* Committed to working in healthcare environment
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values –
Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future
, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates' investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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