Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization in Ipswich is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology. This role involves leading a laboratory section, providing expert advice to clinicians, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a completed Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent. Alongside competitive benefits like a generous pension scheme and 27 days annual leave, this position offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Biomedical Scientist with specialist skills in microbiology.
• Experience in clinical laboratory environments.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a section of the laboratory.
• Provide specialist advice to clinicians regarding tests.
• Mentor junior staff and promote professional image.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Knowledge of microbiology

Education

Completed Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent

Job description

Overview

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity to apply for the role of a Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology at Ipswich Hospital. You will need a completed Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent. We will consider at least 80% completed for a Band 5 developmental post. As an experienced, flexible and knowledgeable Biomedical Scientist with specialist skills in microbiology you will be required to lead a section of the laboratory. You will delegate tasks and use your problem solving skills to assist in the smooth running of the laboratory. Our vision is to deliver innovations, high-performing pathology services that is focussed on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services. Our service is clinically led and designed to achieve the benefits of scale that can be achieved by working together, while remaining close enough to our customers to meet their needs and support the excellent clinical care provided by our hospitals. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best pathology staff and if you want to work with us to develop your own career and help us achieve our vision then we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Process specialist investigations in department.
• Provide specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales
• Provide specialist service e.g. training, problem solving for specialist requirement
• Work independently and lead on specialist area as directed by Lead BMS
• Act as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff
• Work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service
• Supervise and/or train less experienced staff in own area of work
• Maintain and promote professional image of the pathology department.
• Where required, to lead and supervise a section of the laboratory

About ESNEFT

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A