Job overview
The successful candidate will be required to work in partnership with the Biomedical Scientist team to delivery a quality service within a robust Microbiology laboratory service to ELHT.
Main duties of the job
* To perform of a wide range of scientific and technical investigations for the diagnosis of microbial disease in a variety of clinical patient samples.
* To follow national, local and departmental regulations, quality standards, standard operating procedures and Health and Safety guidance to ensure a consistent, high quality and safely delivered service at all times.
* To deliver that high quality, efficient and professional service by employing a wide range of scientific and technical procedures, through the interpretation of data, the reporting of results, and by liaison with service users (clinicians, nursing and related staff both hospital and community based).
Working for our organisation
The post is for a qualified Specialist Band 6 BMS to work full time hours on a roster pattern which includes evenings, weekends and Bank holidays.
The successful candidates will be required to work as part of the BMS team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (H.C.P.C)
Desirable criteria
* Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
* Completed specialist portfolio
Skills
Essential criteria
* Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills
* Effective listening skills
* Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
* Able to work in a busy environment
* Comprehensive knowledge of, and skills in the application of, microbiological techniques and procedures
* Proven ability to work well in a team and to be supportive of team members.
Desirable criteria
* Good attention to detail
* Experience of audit and/or CA/PA completion
Experience
Essential criteria
* Recent experience of working within a medical microbiology laboratory
* Experience of ‘lone working’ in an out of hours service
Desirable criteria
* Participation in a UKAS inspection