Applications are invited from qualified, enthusiastic, and well-motivated Biomedical Scientists holding a BSc in Biomedical Science and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to join our Northumbria Microbiology team in this UKAS-accredited laboratory.
Applicants will be expected to successfully complete an IBMS Specialist Microbiology diploma within an agreed timescale for progression to Band 6, under annex 20 AFC terms and conditions.
The post will be based at North Tyneside General Hospital, but the post holder may be rotated to other sites within the Trust, including Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, as part of the department's shift system.
This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies, you may move onto the next pay band without the need for a new application.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
The post holder will act as a qualified Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology, working within a section of the department and rotating through all sections of the laboratory. They will ensure high-quality patient results are produced efficiently and cost-effectively across all sections.
We manage hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, along with smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, as well as the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. Our services extend to home care and local community facilities, promoting patient independence and reducing hospital admissions. We are committed to high-quality patient care and aim to provide an exceptional experience for every patient and service user. Our trust boasts one of the most extensive patient experience programmes in England.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Jennifer Challoner
* Job Title: Operational Manager Microbiology
* Email: jennifer.challoner@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
* Telephone: 0191 293 4172
Alternatively, contact:
* Name: Debra Jackson
* Operational Manager Microbiology
* Email: debra.jackson@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
* Telephone: 0191 293 4172
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