Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist

BHR Hospitals; Romford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

BHR University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist with bacteriology and/or serology/molecular experience. Primary base is Queen’s Hospital, Romford, with rotation to KGH Goodmayes.

The role requires HCPC registration and IBMS Specialist Portfolio, plus ability to work across laboratory disciplines and participate in CPD. Training is provided within the Trust.

Qualifications

• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent experience.
• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work across all microbiology sections on a rotational basis under supervision.
• Contribute to ensuring quality and compliance through appropriate laboratory procedures and CPD.

Skills

Teamwork

Decision-making

Education

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

Job description

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We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-motivated and reliable person to join our friendly team in the Microbiology department at BHR University Hospitals Trust. The department is based on two sites; Queen’s Hospital (QH) in Romford and King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes. We are looking for Specialist Biomedical Scientist with Bacteriology and/or Serology/Molecular experience. Primary work base will be Bacteriology Queens Hospital however the post holder will be required to work in all areas of the laboratory on a rotational basis including the other site (KGH).

You should have a degree in Biomedical Science and hold HCPC registration. You must have also undertaken successful completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio, or have equivalent experience if your first HCPC registration was prior to this qualification being available. You will be computer literate, have the ability to follow procedures, have good written/verbal communication skills and an enthusiasm for learning. You must bring along evidence of participation in CPD. You will receive formal training within the Trust as well as within the Microbiology Department. Performance will be assessed regularly by an appraisal system and laboratory based competence assessment.

Main duties of the job

To perform technical work as required in all sections of the laboratory on a rotational basis under the supervision of senior BMS staff.

Working for our organisation

We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.

We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Person specification

Education / Qualification

• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology (or equivalent experience if employed at Band6 prior to 2005)
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Experience / Knowledge

• Demonstrable experience of operating serology / microbiology analysers and equipment
• Experience in various disciplines of Microbiology (Serology/Virology/Parasitology/Bacteriology/Mycology)

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to contribute effectively to decision-making and work within a team.

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Flexible working
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or job sharing where service needs allow.

Pre-employment checks
Please provide references from your current or most recent employer, including your line manager or supervisor. Successful applicants will also be required to complete pre-employment checks, including identity verification through TrustID and any role-specific clearances.

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI guidance, we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles.

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Inclusion
BHRUT is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applicants who declare a disability under the Equality Act 2010 or identify as a Care Leaver and choose to be considered under our Disability Confident or Care Leaver schemes will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the essential criteria.

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