Are you passionate about patient care? We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration to work in our fast‑paced laboratory. Applicants must be working in a Microbiology lab at an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 level.
The successful candidate will be part of the Microbiology team on our York site, performing scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases, and the investigation of other pathological processes. Rotation throughout the laboratory will be expected and training will be provided. The laboratory has core hours of 08:30‑17:00, but provides 24/7 cover via extended hours and an on‑call service. Once successful training is complete, the successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in extended hours and weekends, bank holiday and on‑call rotas.
Responsibilities
* Use interpretative skills to determine the pathogenic and clinical significance of laboratory test results, e.g., preparing, examining, and reporting on microscopic examination of specimens.
* Decide on appropriate tests and procedures to identify pathogenic organisms.
* Perform and interpret molecular diagnostic tests.
* Refer results for clinical interpretation or opinion.
* Perform manual, semi‑automated, and fully automated laboratory investigations.
* Takes corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods.
* Ensure first‑line troubleshooting of complex analytical equipment or methods.
* Perform work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures.
* Safely handle blood, urine, faeces, organs, other body tissue, and hazardous materials.
* Participate in the introduction of new equipment or methods.
* Supervise the work and monitor performance of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Associate Practitioners and trainees/students.
* Participate in the maintenance and further development of the quality system.
* Comply with good work practices in accordance with the standards of UKAS Accreditation and other relevant professional and legislative requirements.
* Assist and deputise for the BMS7 as required (Band 6).
* Work flexibly depending on the needs of the service, which may include any integrated shift system/rotation pattern which operates in the Department.
Qualifications
* HCPC registration.
* Experience working in a Microbiology laboratory at Band 5 or Band 6 level.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days depending on NHS Trust service.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
Inclusion & Equality
We welcome applications from everyone, and we work with our Staff Networks to increase the number of applications from different backgrounds. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and consider requests for flexible working from the start of employment. We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer, the holder of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
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