Band 6 Biomedical Scientist, Microbiology (Fixed-Term)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Bacteriology Department on a fixed-term twelve-month contract. The role covers a full shift rota, with on-call duties, across Frimley Park, Wexham Park and Heatherwood Hospitals.

You will perform diagnostic microbiology examinations and interpretations using Kiestra, MALDI-TOF, PCR, and LIMS, and participate in a single discipline on-call rota as required.

Qualifications

• Experienced team member in diagnostic microbiology.
• Experience in most areas of diagnostic microbiology including bacteriology, parasitology and mycology.
• Laboratory experience with molecular biology techniques.
• Experience training trainee and MLA staff.
• Experience in serological techniques.
• HCPC registered BMS and IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Diploma in Microbiology.
• BSc Hons IBMS accredited degree.
• ECDL.
• Evidence of CPD.

Responsibilities

• Perform the diagnostic microbiology examination and reporting of specimens to aid patient treatment.
• Process specimens and interpret results against organisms using LIMS.
• Initiate and interpret microscopy, biochemical profiles, and antibiotic sensitivity patterns as required.
• Make judgements and initiate follow-up tests.
• Authorize diagnostic results according to guidelines and escalate to senior staff.
• Monitor performance and maintain quality records.
• Work within a shift rota including early/late shifts, weekends and on-call duties.

Skills

Interpretive skills

IT literacy

Multi-tasking

Staff training

Molecular biology

Education

BSc Hons in IBMS accredited degree

BSc Hons in Biomedical Science

HCPC registration

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Bacteriology Department on a fixed-term twelve-month contract. The role covers a full shift rota, with on-call duties, across Frimley Park, Wexham Park and Heatherwood Hospitals.

You will perform diagnostic microbiology examinations and interpretations using Kiestra, MALDI-TOF, PCR, and LIMS, and participate in a single discipline on-call rota as required.