Associate Practitioner of Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Practitioner in Microbiology. The role involves assisting in diagnostic services, maintaining laboratory equipment, and participating in a seven-day service. Join a passionate team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Assist in diagnostic service in Microbiology.
• Perform a range of diagnostic procedures competently.
• Support Biomedical Scientists with laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all sections of the laboratory.
• Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas.
• Assist in training Medical Laboratory Assistants.

Skills

Microbiology

Diagnostic procedures

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Tools

BD Bactec FX

Bruker MALDI-ToF

BioMerieux VIDAS3

Cepheid GeneXpert

Job description

Associate Practitioner of Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology

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The Microbiology department is looking for enthusiastic, passionate and hard working Associate Practitioners with a dedication to Microbiology.

The laboratory processes over 380,000 samples per year, in Bacteriology, Molecular, Serology and Mycology, providing services to around 650,000 people through the Trust's two hospital sites (Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital in Telford), and Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, as well as our community patients in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Powys.

The Microbiology laboratory uses equipment including the BD Bactec FX blood culture system, Bruker MALDI-ToF, BioMerieux VIDAS3 and Cepheid GeneXpert. The successful applicants will be expected to rotate around all sections of the laboratory, to include Serology, Molecular, MRSA reading and Respiratory.

After a period of sufficient training, supervision and competency assessment, the successful applicants are expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rotas. Participation in late shifts is expected if required.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.

To understand, organise and perform competently a range of diagnostic procedures in Microbiology, either supervised or unsupervised, that equate to the training and qualifications of an Associate Practitioner.

Support the Biomedical Scientists (BMS) in preparation, operation, monitoring and maintenance of complex diagnostic laboratory equipment.

Issue stores and maintain records.

Assist senior BMS staff with the supervision and training of Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA).

Participate in the provision of a seven-day service.

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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