Biomedical Scientist

Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

On-site nursery

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Biomedical Scientist to work in Clinical Microbiology. You will process specimens, interpret results and contribute to high-quality service across seven days, with rotational shifts and on-call duties.

Applicants should be IBMS registered or working towards the Registration Portfolio and HCPC registered, with a flexible, team-oriented approach and strong IT and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have completed IBMS Registration Portfolio and be HCPC registered.
• Flexible attitude with strong IT, communication and organisational skills.
• IBMS-approved training laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Process clinical specimens for microbiological testing.
• Interpret results to assist clinical staff with diagnosis.
• Rotate across the Microbiology department.
• Work under pressure as part of a team and on-call rota.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

IT skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registered

IBMS Registration Portfolio

Trainee BMS (considered)

Job description

Role Summary

Biomedical Scientists (BMS) are an integral part of the laboratory team responsible for the diagnosis of infection and disease processes by the application of latest scientific knowledge, coupled with the most up to date scientific methods and use of traditional methods where required. BMS carry out and interpret the results of laboratory tests on patient samples that will aid clinical staff in the diagnosis of illness and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. The post holder will be working flexibly across seven days.

More detail about the role

We are delighted to be able to recruit to a Biomedical Scientist to work within the Clinical Microbiology department of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The Department of Microbiology provides a comprehensive Microbiology service to the RDUH Trust and local Population across Northern and Eastern Devon. The Department employs approximately staff, providing bacteriology, mycology, serology/virology and molecular microbiology services, processing in excess of , specimens per annum. The service operates /7 including weekends and overnight cover is provided by an on-call service. The Microbiology department (eastern site) is situated on the edge of Dartmoor, in the city of Exeter with easy access to the M5 corridor and excellent transport links to the open countryside and Devon coastline. There is an on-site restaurant, crèche facilities and a choice of coffee/tea outlets.

As the workload and its complexity increases we are now seeking an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with good interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-motivation to join the team. Working as an integral part of the laboratory team you will process clinical specimens for microbiological testing and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic processes, helping to deliver a high level of service quality, both to the Trust and the community. To be the successful candidate, as well as being friendly and reliable, you will need a flexible attitude towards work with strong IT, communication and organisational skills, and an acute attention to detail. You will rotate throughout the Microbiology department, and require the ability to work under pressure and work well within a team. The department has achieved UKAS accreditation to ISO and is an IBMS approved training laboratory.

The successful applicant must have completed IBMS Registration Portfolio and be HCPC registered, however depending on the number of applicants, a Trainee BMS working towards their Registration Portfolio may be considered. Applicants working towards completion of the Registration portfolio would be appointed at Annex Band 5 pending completion of the portfolio.

Working hours, RDUH Laboratory opening hours are 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am-:pm Saturday and Sunday. Core hours are from : to : Monday to Friday hours per week), working on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, on a rotational basis. Early shifts (8am-:pm) and late shifts (:am-:pm) will be worked on a rotational basis.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Lisa Stephens, Deputy Service Manager, on As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.