Biomedical Scientist | Microbiology |Band 5 | Full time– 37.5 hours |Bushey, Watford| Training and development opportunities
Spire Bushey pathology services is recruiting for full time registered Biomedical Scientists, Microbiology to support the Microbiology Team. Based at the stand alone Laboratory in Centennial Park, the roles will include receipt and booking in of Microbiology samples, sample preparation, analyser maintenance, and processing samples for Microbiology, Immunology using manual and automated methodologies including MALDI, BDMax, Cepheid, Microscan, Helios and Ortho Vitros
This is a full time position with our lab running samples across 2 shifts between 9am and 8pm, 7 days a week with weekends being worked on a 1:3 rota.
Spire Pathology Services is one of the UK’s largest networks of accredited laboratories. In 2015, our 22 specialist laboratories and 200 staff carried out more than two million tests from a simple full blood count to a complex tumour marker. We deliver to agreed service levels including one-hour turnaround times on specific tests where requested.
Our integrated network is supported by excellent logistics and full electronic connectivity, meaning we can deliver cost-effective services of the highest quality to our customers. We offer fast turnaround times, live management reporting, online results and a unique customer feedback portal providing live customer satisfaction.
Duties and responsibilities –
You will be part of an experienced and supportive pathology team working within a state-of-the-art lab
1. Plan, analyse, assess and report pathology investigations
2. Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts
3. Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues
4. Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations
Who we're looking for –
5. Must hold a degree in Biomedical Sciences
6. Have current HCPC registration
7. Ideally a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience within Microbiology but more junior applications will be considered.
8. Excellent communication skills
9. IT literary skills
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
10. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
11. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
12. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
13. Free Bupa wellness screening
14. Private medical insurance
15. Life assurance
Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.