Specialist/Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; West Carr; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a skilled Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration or a BSc Hons IBMS degree to join their Microbiology team. The role involves performing laboratory tests, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must be passionate about patient care and able to work flexible hours, including weekends. A generous benefits package is included, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday, rising to 33 days

Relocation package up to £18k

Confidential counselling and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• HCPC registration or working towards HCPC registration is required.
• Candidates should have strong interpretative skills and experience in laboratory settings.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for biological samples is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific procedures and interpretation on biological samples.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and quality systems.
• Supervise and assist trainees and junior staff.

Skills

HCPC registration

Interpretative skills

Laboratory investigations

Education

BSc Hons IBMS accredited degree

Tools

Molecular diagnostic tests

Complex analytical equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Are you passionate about patient care? We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration to work in our fast paced laboratory. We will also consider those with a BSc Hons IBMS accredited degree working towards their HCPC registration who are either working towards or need to start their IBMS registration portfolio. Those who have already completed their specialist portfolio are eligible for a Band 6 post within this role.

The successful candidate will be part of the Microbiology team on our Hull site, performing scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes. Rotation throughout the laboratory will be expected and training will be provided. The laboratory has core hours of 08:00 - 16:30, but provides 24/7 cover via extended hours and an on‑call service. Once successful training is complete, the successful candidates will be expected to participate fully in extended hours and weekends, Bank holiday and on‑call rotas.

Our laboratory values our staff and we fully support and actively encourage the learning and development of all individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Use interpretative skills to determine the pathogenic and clinical significance of the results of laboratory tests, including: preparing, examining and reporting on microscopic examination of specimens; deciding on appropriate tests and procedures to identify pathogenic organisms; performing and interpreting molecular diagnostic tests; referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion.
• Perform manual, semi‑automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.
• Takes corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods.
• Ensures first line troubleshooting of complex analytical equipment or methods.
• Performs work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures.
• Safely handle blood, urine, faeces, organs, other body tissue, and hazardous materials.
• Participates in the introduction of new equipment or methods.
• Supervises the work and monitors performance of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Associate Practitioners and trainees/students.
• Participates in the maintenance and the further development of the quality system.
• Complies with good work practices in accordance with the standards of UKAS Accreditation and other relevant professional and legislative requirements.
• Assists and deputises for the BMS7 as required (Band 6).
• Works flexibly depending on the needs of the service which may include any integrated shift system/rotation pattern which operates in the Department.

Qualifications & Registration

HCPC registration or a BSc Hons IBMS accredited degree working towards HCPC registration.

Flexible Working

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Arming Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which actively promotes SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

DBS Checks

All new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in one payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check – basic, standard and enhanced. The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone [phone] or email [email protected].

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

Additional Support

All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

About Us

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York – consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale – an area covering 3,400 square miles. Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.

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