Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 45 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology on a 0.78 WTE permanent contract, 29.25 hours per week. The post requires HCPC registration and post‑registration microbiology experience, with a focus on delivering a high-quality service in a UKAS-accredited laboratory.

You will contribute to routine and specialist microbiology workflows, work with automated platforms, and participate in CPD as part of Laboratory Medicine.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with post-registration microbiology experience.
• Specialist Biomedical Scientist role in Microbiology and HCPC status.
• Band 6 level, permanent contract (0.78 WTE).
• Experience in an accredited UKAS laboratory environment.

Responsabilités

• Support the Microbiology laboratory operations as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Contribute to routine and specialist microbiology workflows using automated platforms.
• Communicate improvements to staff and participate in staff development.
• Oncall, weekend and early/late shifts may be required as routine.

Connaissances

HCPC registered

Post-registration microbiology

Formation

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Outils

MALDI-TOF

BACTEC FX

MGiT TB system

Hologic Panther

PHOENIX

Cepheid

BioFire FilmArray

UF-5000

Description du poste

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

(0.78 WTE - 29.25 hours/week)

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Microbiology Biomedical Scientist team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust on a permanent contract. This opportunity offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated, focused and enthusiastic HCPC registered BMS to further develop their specialist knowledge and skills in Microbiology in a highly commended, and UKAS accredited environment.

The Department is seeking a an individual with suitable qualifications, experience, and a keen interest in Microbiology to support the Laboratory operations

Please note candidates must be HCPC registered

Candidates must have post registration experience of working in a microbiology laboratory

Main duties of the job

Currently Microbiology consists of Consultant Microbiologists, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

It is a well equipped, highly automated laboratory that includes: MALDI-TOF, BACTEC FX, MGiT TB system, Hologic Panther. PHOENIX identification and susceptibility systems, Cepheid (MRSA, TB, GC, CHLAM, CPE, FLU, CDIFF), Biofire Filmarray and UF-5000 for urinalysis.

Work load is over 300,000 requests per year with samples received from both hospital patients and the community via GP surgeries.

Your role would include: contribution within the Microbiology laboratory, as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, in the provision of a high quality cost effective clinical service and the development of the service in line with departmental objectives; to fully communicate these improvements to all grades of staff and to train members of staff accordingly.

You will perform routine procedures involving scientific, technical, and interpretive work to aid clinicians in the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The Department is keen to develop all staff and Continuing Professional Development would be wholeheartedly supported by Laboratory Medicine to enable you to reach your full potential.

Oncall, weekend and early/late shift may be required as a routine part of the role.

About us

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. The CQC has rated us as Good with Outstanding leadership. We have good clinical performance and sound operations that are rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment.

Job responsibilities

Currently Microbiology consists of Consultant Microbiologists, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

It is a well equipped, highly automated laboratory that includes: MALDI-TOF, BACTEC FX, MGiT TB system, Hologic Panther. PHOENIX identification and susceptibility systems, Cepheid (MRSA, TB, GC, CHLAM, CPE, FLU, CDIFF), Biofire Filmarray and UF-5000 for urinalysis.

Work load is over 300,000 requests per year with samples received from both hospital patients and the community via GP surgeries.

Your role would include: contribution within the Microbiology laboratory, as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, in the provision of a high quality cost effective clinical service and the development of the service in line with departmental objectives; to fully communicate these improvements to all grades of staff and to train members of staff accordingly.

You will perform routine procedures involving scientific, technical, and interpretive work to aid clinicians in the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The Department is keen to develop all staff and Continuing Professional Development would be wholeheartedly supported by Laboratory Medicine to enable you to reach your full potential.

You would be expected to play a full part in our professional team, communicating well with Consultants, STPs, Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants but must also be able to work quickly and efficiently on your own initiative.

Oncall, weekend and early/late shift may be required as a routine part of the role.

Person Specification

Reigstration/Qualifications

• HCPC registered


• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (or equivalent acceptable to the IBMS/HPC)


• Specialist portfolio, or other advanced qualification

Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.