We are seeking a highly motivated and organised HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly team of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Microbiology Support Workers.
The laboratory holds full UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189:2022 and is an approved IBMS training laboratory for Biomedical Scientists seeking to complete the Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology.
The successful candidate will be working within the Microbiology section of the laboratory which includes bacteriology, parasitology and mycology and there may be a requirement to work within the Virology and Molecular section, subject to suitable training. There is also an expectation that you will participate in the out-of-hours service, after receiving training.
As a Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to be able to rotate through all areas of the laboratory as required to perform all designated duties in accordance with local SOPs and to conform to Health and Safety regulations.
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
The Microbiology laboratory is well equipped with a Biomerieux MS and VITEKS for automated identification and sensitivity testing, and a VIDAS immunoassay system. Two VIRTUO's are in place for automated blood culture monitoring and the laboratory has a range of molecular platforms including the SeroSep EntericBio system, Cepheid Genexpert and the Biomerieux TORCH.
The post holder will be required to work as part of the Microbiology team and will be expected to rotate through all sections of the department.
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