Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified professional to join its team. The role requires a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science and HCPC registration, with responsibilities including technical validation of results and interpretation of bacterial cultures. The ideal candidate will have experience in bacteriology and serology, along with strong teamwork skills. Opportunities for professional development are encouraged.

Benefits

Corporate trust induction

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• Experience working as a member of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate working in bacteriology, serology, and molecular microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Review the person specification and share specific examples in the application.
• Ensure successful applicants complete the corporate trust induction.

Skills

Ability to interpret bacterial cultures

Ability to undertake technical validation of results

Command of written and spoken English

Basic use of Microsoft Word Excel

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Portfolio or appropriate equivalent

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Tools

Qpulse

Telepath LIMS

Job description

Overview

Detailed job description and main responsibilities are provided in the job description and person specification. Review the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust/NKPS you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 Network - Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio or appropriate equivalent
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Working as a member of a team
• Able to demonstrate working in bacteriology, serology and molecular microbiology setting

Desirable criteria

• Working alone during an out of hours service
• Able to train
• Problem solving

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to interpret bacterial cultures
• Ability to undertake technical validation of results
• Command of written and spoken English
• Basic use of Microsoft Word Excel

Desirable criteria

• Use of Qpulse
• Use of Telepath LIMS

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 280.4KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 63.8KB)
• Tips when completing your application (PDF, 50.6KB)
• Core Clinical Services Job Pack (PDF, 921.4KB)