Specialist Biomedical Scientist

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

We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) who is looking for full-time (Fixed term) post tocomplement the Bacteriology Department within Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services particularly Frimley Park Hospital site. The laboratory is currently developed with a Kiestra system, MALDITOF and PCR techniques. Applications are invited from HCPC registered BMS staff who have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. You will work in rotation with other staff in all sections of the laboratory. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills. You will be expected to participate in the full shift rota, covering early and late shifts, weekends and on call duties during the week. Our busy laboratory is fully accredited with UKAS 151089 and HCPC training status. You will be expected to work according to our working time compliant shift system and may be required to work at other network sites such as Wexham Park to maintain quality, training and service requirements.

• To perform the diagnostic microbiology examination and reporting of specimens received in order to aid patient treatment and care.
• To use interpretive skills on culture plates and complex analysers combined with the Laboratory Information Management Computer System in order to deliver the diagnostic microbiology service to our users.
• The diagnostic work of the department includes processing, for example, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, urine, faeces, sputum, tissues and diverse secretions.
• Processed samples are then interpreted for the presence of pathogens, these could be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS. We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs. Join Us Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

• To participate in the analytical work of all aspects of the microbiology department to ensure that the most efficient microbiology service is provided for the users of the department.
• To work as part of the team, or independently, processing specimens and producing accurate relevant diagnostic results, by the interpretation of clinical information and specimen type against the organisms isolated or detected.
• To initiate and interpret microscopy examinations, complex biochemical profiles, agglutination patterns and antibiotic sensitivity patterns as necessary.
• To make judgements and initiate follow up tests as required.
• To authorise diagnostic results using judgement and departmental guidelines ensuring they are correct, complete and clear and are within the departmental guidelines.
• To refer to more senior Scientific/ Medical staff as required.
• To be responsible to the Lead BMS for maintaining good standards of discipline, dress, timekeeping and behaviour of subordinate staff.
• To discuss with staff the expected outcomes of training and development activities prior to training events and afterwards to discuss actual outcomes.
• To assist staff to transfer, develop and use the new skills acquired.
• To ensure the departments quality standards are maintained.