Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology), Band 5

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Job summary

The Microbiology laboratory on the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital site, part of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is recruiting a Biomedical Scientist to analyse clinical specimens across serology, culture, microscopy and molecular diagnostics for two acute hospitals and GP practices.

The role requires current HCPC registration and prior experience in an NHS microbiology laboratory, with weekend, bank holiday and on-call rota work. Full training is provided.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in an NHS microbiology laboratory.
• Post-registration experience at BMS level in microbiology.
• Knowledge of current microbiology methods and techniques.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Analyse clinical specimens across serology, culture, microscopy and molecular sections.
• Interpret culture results, identify organisms, run sensitivity tests and report results.
• Receive samples, select tests, handle high-risk specimens, enter patient data and report results.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot analysers and equipment including PCR and serology.
• Work in CL3 and Covid labs with high-risk samples and emergency procedures.
• Perform quality control, audits and adhere to SOPs.
• Manage stock, document control and equipment maintenance.
• Prioritise work by workload and urgency.
• Follow infection control, COSHH, safety and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Work weekends, bank holidays and on-call rotas.
• Maintain professional competence and participate in meetings and projects.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

Technical competency

CPD

Computer skills

Health & safety awareness

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent

Tools

PCR equipment

Automated serology systems

Laboratory information systems

Job description

The Microbiology laboratory on the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital site, part of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is recruiting a Biomedical Scientist. The work centres on analysing clinical specimens across serology, culture, microscopy and molecular diagnostics for two acute hospitals and GP practices. The laboratory is accredited and approved for training, with a team of about 60, and the post carries weekend, bank holiday and on-call rota work. Current HCPC registration and prior experience in an NHS microbiology laboratory are required.

What the job involves

• Analysing clinical specimens across serology, culture, microscopy, staining and molecular sections
• Interpreting culture results, identifying significant organisms, running sensitivity tests and compiling clinical reports
• Receiving samples, selecting tests, handling high-risk and damaged specimens, entering patient data and giving results to users by phone
• Dealing with positive BacT/Alert blood cultures
• Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting analysers and equipment, including automated serology, PCR, liquid TB, urine analysers and safety cabinets
• Working in the CL3 room and Covid laboratory with high-risk samples and emergency procedures
• Performing internal and external quality control, audit and adherence to standard operating procedures
• Managing stock, document control and equipment maintenance responsibilities
• Prioritising work by workload and urgency
• Following infection control, COSHH, health and safety and patient confidentiality requirements
• Working weekend, bank holiday and on-call rotas
• Keeping professional competence current, documenting signed-off competencies, and taking part in meetings and projects

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Experience

• Previous experience working in an NHS microbiology laboratory
• Post-registration experience at BMS level in microbiology
• Experience using equipment and analysers in a clinical microbiology laboratory

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of current microbiology methods and techniques
• Demonstrable technical competency in key bacteriology sections
• Current knowledge of health and safety policies relevant to laboratory work
• Good computer skills and knowledge of laboratory information systems
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Nice to have

• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

What’s offered

• Full training and support relevant to level of experience
• Opportunity to work in all sections of the department