Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Dartford is looking for a Biomedical Scientist to perform various analytical procedures in the Microbiology Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate results efficiently while maintaining a high standard of practice. Applicants should have a BSc in Biomedical Science, be HCPC registered, and possess good interpersonal skills. Training opportunities are available, and commitment to future learning is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in multiple sections within an accredited microbiology laboratory.
• Evidence of continuous CPD.

Responsibilities

• Perform various analytical procedures according to agreed standard operating procedures.
• Deliver accurate results of samples on time.
• Assist senior staff in supervising routine work.
• Analyse patient specimens and proceed accordingly.

Skills

Knowledge of theory and analytical techniques in microbiology

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to solve problems

Knowledge of current trends in microbiology

Good written and verbal communication skills

Education

BSc Biomedical Science or other IBMS accredited degree

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and thank you for considering us as your choice of employer. The Microbiology Department at Darent Valley hospital is seeking to appoint an energetic, well-motivated, HCPC registered individual with experience of working in an NHS Pathology laboratory. The laboratory is well developed within bacteriology, serology and molecular techniques housing a range of microbiology analysers, including Vitek 2, Cobas 480, Microscan and Maldi-Tof ID, Genexpert, Virtuo analyser, DS2, Vidas and Liaison XLs. Successful applicants will be expected to participate in maintaining CPD, complete registration Portfolio and support laboratory to maintain requirements of United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS). We have an extensive training and development programme with new opportunities for developing our Biomedical Scientists of the future. We encourage you to be part of this journey.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficent number of applications have been recieved.

Main duties of the job

• All applicants will work in a rotation with other staff in all sections within the laboratory. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your skills and knowledge.
• All applicants will be provided with a 16-week roster following successful probation. This will include early and late shifts and allocated rest days for weekends worked. You will be expected to work according to our working time compliant shift system. The successful applicant will be required to participate in out of hours or On-call shifts when fully competent following training. There is a requirement for flexibility of your working pattern and an extended working day shift may be required.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Performing various analytical procedures for which appropriate training will be provided in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures
• Completing tasks efficiently and effectively in an appropriate time period, ensuring that turnaround times for tests are met
• Using and maintaining the integrity of the Laboratory Information System
• Dealing with samples and results with appropriate priority
• Delivering accurate and timely results of samples, according to priority
• Assisting the senior staff and Specialist Biomedical Scientists in supervising and directing the routine work of a section(s)
• Analysing and interpreting results from patient specimens and proceeding accordingly
• Performing complex tests and assays according to established procedures and required standards. These include microscopic analyses and the plating-out and interpretation of culture plates from infected clinical material such as urine, sputum and faeces and the assaying of blood samples for indicators of infection, including high risk samples
• Identifying pathogenic organisms, or markers of the cause of infections (serological tests) and to carry out antimicrobial sensitivity tests against those organisms
• Entering complex test results onto the laboratory computer system
• Please see attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• BSc Biomedical Science or other IBMS accredited degree
• Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• Working towards IBMS Specialist Diploma.
• Evidence of continuous CPD

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of theory and analytical techniques in microbiology
• Knowledge of current trends in microbiology and the requirements of UKAS
• Methodical and able to organize own and others workload
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to make decisions and refer difficult decisions to their manager
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good supervisory qualities
• Ability to produce results within set deadlines
• Able to deal with unexpected situations

Desirable

• Knowledge of techniques used in serological and immunological analyses
• Knowledge and understanding of molecular assays

Experience

Essential

• Requiring post-registration experience in multiple sections within an accredited training microbiology laboratory.

Desirable

• Experience of performing routine maintenance and monitoring of highly complex laboratory equipment and analysers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

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