Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

St George's University Hospitals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their dynamic Microbiology team. The role involves providing specialist services, training staff, and participating in a 24/7 shift system. Candidates should have a strong background in Microbiology and problem-solving skills. This position offers an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a progressive environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience in Microbiology required.
• Participation in a 24/7 shift system including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialist technical services to patients.
• Assists in training and supervising staff.
• Contributes to a high quality pathology service.

Skills

Knowledge in Microbiology

Problem solving skills

Tools

MALDI-ToF technology

BD FX

Phoenix

Job description

Overview

Microbiology at SWLP is looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic, friendly team. You will be deployed in Microbiology at the St George's site. The department offers the latest equipment in the Microbiology field with three Kiestra lines, MALDI-ToF technology, Uri-system, Liaison XLs, EntericBio, BD FX, MGIT and Phoenix. There is an automated Serology track system and a specialised Molecular service including high throughput analysers. The department also offers an extensive screening program for latent TB for the London region. The laboratory prides itself on its innovative and progressive approach to Microbiology.

The post holder will be expected to have good knowledge and experience in Microbiology in addition to being able to demonstrate excellent problem solving skills. You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 shift system which includes weekend, night, late and bank holiday working as part of hours.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialist technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples. Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department. Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
• To assist in training and supervising staff and deputising for the Advanced Biomedical Scientist when necessary.
• Contribute to an integrated, high quality pathology service within South West London Pathology, designed to provide a single organisation for hospitals and GPs across South West London.

About SWLP

South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation. The Microbiology department at St George's has state of the art equipment, offering full laboratory automation and a vast array of molecular platforms. The laboratory prides itself on its innovative and progressive approach to Microbiology.

Additional information

• Please note applicants who have been interviewed unsuccessfully in the last three months will not be invited to interview for this post