Specialist Biomedical Scientist — Bacteriology & Virology

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon seeks a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role involves Bacteriology and Virology work, with on-call responsibilities and weekend shift requirements.

The post requires HCPC registration, IBMS specialist diploma in Medical Microbiology, and an MSc in Medical Microbiology, plus relevant NHS lab experience. Salary £39,959-£48,117 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (IBMS approved) or equivalent and HCPC registration.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology.
• MSc Medical Microbiology.
• Quality Management, Health & Safety, Parasitology, Mycology training.

Responsabilités

• Perform specialized tasks in the Bacteriology and Virology sections.
• Authorise specific result types.
• Oversee and supervise Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) and Assistant Practitioners (APs).
• Manage the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Participate in validation and verification projects.
• Take responsibility for a specific technical function within the laboratory.

Connaissances

Bacteriology

Virology

Laboratory skills

Formation

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist diploma in Medical Microbiology

MSc Medical Microbiology

Quality Management training

Health & Safety training

Parasitology training

Mycology training

Description du poste

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon seeks a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role involves Bacteriology and Virology work, with on-call responsibilities and weekend shift requirements.

The post requires HCPC registration, IBMS specialist diploma in Medical Microbiology, and an MSc in Medical Microbiology, plus relevant NHS lab experience. Salary £39,959-£48,117 per annum pro rata.