Job overview
Due to maternity leave we have an opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in an NHS Clinical microbiology service but as yet not secured a Biomedical Scientist post to gain valuable experience in a BMS role within a microbiology laboratory within a large teaching hospital.
This role is a fixed term contract (or secondment if NUH employee) and therefore there is no guarantee to move to a substantive role following the end of contract period. It will however offer the successful candidate the opportunity to gain competency in two clinical microbiology benches which would provide valuable experience for any recruitments they choose to apply for in the future. In addition to having references from a respected IBMS training centre.
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Candidates interested in the Registered Biomedical Scientists role must be HCPC registered and have experience working in a Diagnostic Microbiology department, experience working in a UK Diagnostic Microbiology service would be an advantage but is not essential.
We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly and well-motivated individuals who are good team players.
Interviews will be on site and candidates must state at the top of the supporting statement that they understand this and will be able to attend.
Working for our organisation
The Clinical Microbiology Department
The Clinical Microbiology service is a comprehensive medical microbiology service handling in excess of 900,000 microbiology and virology samples per year. We are a recognised IBMS training laboratory with a wealth of experience in producing highly skilled Biomedical scientists. The Microbiology laboratory is fully ISO 15189 accredited.
Current Working Hours
We are a full 24/7 Microbiology service therefore staff need to be flexible and able to work on all shifts once competency has been proven.
Early Shift (in week blocks): 7am to 3pm
Core Shift : 9am to 5pm
Late Shift (in week blocks): 12pm to 8pm
Night Shift (12.5hrs - in blocks of three): 7pm to 7:30am
Frequency of shifts will vary however an example is shown below:
Within a three month roster:
Nights: 1-2 blocks per roster
Early/late blocks: 1-2 blocks per roster
Weekends: 2-3 per roster
Frequency would alter dependant on established BMS staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Under the direction of Senior Biomedical Scientist staff to:
1. Carry out all laboratory analyses associated with the post, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation.
2. Participate in the department's rosters as required across all areas of the Microbiology service (Bacteriology & Virology).
3. Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action.
4. Participate in the operation and routine maintenance of equipment.
See Job description for additional requirements.
Please take note of the person specification for this post and include examples of how you meet the criteria in your supporting information. This will be used during the shortlisting process. We advise you to use headers within the statement and concisely demonstrate how you meet the requirements for the post. Remember that almost all applicants will have undertaken practical's/ projects within their degrees. Ensure you are clear about what skills you have developed and ideally applied in a workplace. Your supporting statement will be reviewed to determine why you would make a good Microbiology Biomedical Scientist - we advise that you make it as easy to find this information.
Please be aware that the application process will close early if sufficient applications have been received.
Due to the expected response we will not be able to offer informal tours before the interviews however time will be allocated during the interview process to provide a tour to the shortlisted candidates.
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