Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their esteemed Microbiology team. Candidates should be HCPC registered and possess a strong background in microbiology, teamwork, and various laboratory techniques. This role involves processing a high volume of samples and ensuring optimal patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven post-registration experience in Microbiology required.
• Experience working in a clinical microbiology laboratory essential.
• Desirable to have completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 150,000 samples per year.
• Deliver high-quality service with a focus on patient care.
• Collaborate with a small, friendly team in the Microbiology department.

Skills

Teamwork

Microbiology knowledge

Manual sensitivity testing

Molecular techniques

Education

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology

Tools

LIMS (LabCentre, Clinisys)

QPulse document management system

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered, Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our highly skilled and motivated Microbiology team at Harrogate District Hospital. The Microbiology team at Harrogate is highly regarded as having an excellent reputation with service users. The focus of the department is on delivery of a high quality service, with patients at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to achieve excellence every time.

The team at Harrogate is small and friendly, requiring a high degree of team work and co-operation from its members; so candidates should be prepared to be part of the close knit environment fostered in the department.

The ideal candidate will have proven post-registration experience within Microbiology and meet the full criteria of the Specialist BMS Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification.

However, the service will also consider a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who is undertaking, but not yet completed, the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. In this case, Band 6 Annex 21 will apply to the post. The Annex 21 percentage applied be dependent on the estimated completion date of the Specialist portfolio.

Our well established Microbiology department processes approximately 150,000 samples per year. The comprehensive clinical service includes bacteriology, serology, molecular microbiology, mycology and parasitology. The department utilises several different platforms; such as BD BacTec FX, Sysmex UF5000, bioMerieux Biofire, DiaSorin Liaison XL, Cepheid GeneXpert and Hologic Panther.

The candidate must have previous experience working in a clinical microbiology laboratory and it is desirable they have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology. They must be a team player and have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of general microbiology; including manual sensitivity testing, mycology, molecular techniques, virology / serology systems and automated urine analysis. The LIMS (LabCentre, Clinisys) is connected to electronic requesting and reporting. The department holds full UKAS accreditation and utilises the QPulse document management system.

The post is for 37.5 hours per week; however, part time may be considered. In addition, once competent, the successful candidate will be required to carry out weekend working and participate in the out of hours rota (17:30 – 21:00).

Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Kirrane Job title: Microbiology Section Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01423 555645

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