Specialist Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (AFC Band 6) to join the Infection Science Bacteriology team at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent. The role requires HCPC registration, significant bacteriology experience and the ability to work within a busy NHS lab.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, with duties spanning diagnostic bacteriology, quality control and 24/7 shift coverage at Royal Stoke.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
• Significant bacteriology experience, preferably in NHS labs.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the virology and bacteriology team based at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
• Provide diagnostic laboratory services and support routine bacteriology testing.
• Participate in 24/7 shift pattern and maintain high quality standards.

Skills

HCPC registered

Bacteriology experience

Team player

Excellent communication

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

AFC Band 6

Department of Infection Science (Bacteriology)

Permanent

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered Specialist BMS to join our team. You must be a strong team player who has a positive attitude to change. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of virology and bacteriology staff based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site.

The Infection Science Department at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and clinical services for two acute Hospitals, local GUM clinics and a wide range of community based health providers.

We also provide laboratory services to GPs and wider service users in the surrounding area. The Bacteriology department is equipped with Vitek2, UF-5000i, MS PRIME, BACT/ALERT VIRTUO, BDMax and WASPLab. The hours of work for this post will be 37.5 hours per week over a 24/7 period. Applicants will be expected to have significant bacteriology experience preferably in an NHS Lab.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.