Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Department of Clinical Microbiology at King’s Mill Hospital. The role focuses on bacteriological, serological and molecular investigations to deliver accurate, timely diagnostic results.

You will interpret antimicrobial susceptibility and support clinicians in patient management, with opportunities for IBMS Specialist Portfolio development and Annex 21 salary where applicable

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist
• Interest in clinical microbiology and diagnostic services
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in progress acceptable
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Undertake bacteriological, serological and molecular microbiology investigations.
• Interpret antimicrobial susceptibility testing results.
• Support clinicians in the management of patients with suspected or confirmed infection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Clinical Microbiology at King’s Mill Hospital for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated and professional team.

We are seeking a committed individual with a strong interest in clinical microbiology and a passion for delivering high-quality diagnostic services. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will undertake a broad range of bacteriological, serological and molecular microbiology investigations, contributing to the delivery of accurate, timely and clinically relevant diagnostic results. This will include the identification and interpretation of clinically significant microorganisms, as well as the interpretation of antimicrobial susceptibility testing, supporting clinicians in the effective management of patients with suspected or confirmed infection.

Applications will also be considered from HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists currently working within diagnostic microbiology who have relevant experience and are in the process of completing the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. For candidates who have not yet completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio, the post will be offered at the appropriate Annex 21 salary in accordance with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rhonda Hodges Job title: Higher Specialist Biomedical Scientist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01623622515

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