Band 6 BMS – Rotational Microbiology Specialist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) for a full-time fixed-term post in the Bacteriology Department at Frimley Park Hospital. The laboratory uses Kiestra, MALDI-TOF and PCR techniques, and the role involves rotating with other staff to cover all sections.

You must be HCPC registered with the IBMS Specialist Portfolio and be prepared to work a shift rota including early/late shifts, weekends and on-call duties, with potential cross-site work at

Qualifications

• HCPC registered BMS with IBMS Specialist Portfolio completed.
• Be able to work in rotation across laboratory sections.
• Maintain UKAS and HCPC training status as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic microbiology examination and reporting to aid patient care.
• Interpret culture plates and complex analyser results to deliver accurate diagnostics.
• Process samples (blood, CSF, urine, faeces, sputum, tissues, secretions) and assess pathogens.
• Authorise diagnostic results with reference to guidelines and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with senior staff and transfer skills to teammates as needed.

Skills

HCPC registered BMS

Education

IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Tools

Kiestra

MALDI-TOF

PCR techniques

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) for a full-time fixed-term post in the Bacteriology Department at Frimley Park Hospital. The laboratory uses Kiestra, MALDI-TOF and PCR techniques, and the role involves rotating with other staff to cover all sections.

You must be HCPC registered with the IBMS Specialist Portfolio and be prepared to work a shift rota including early/late shifts, weekends and on-call duties, with potential cross-site work at