Trainee/Qualified Biomedical Scientist

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology team at Scunthorpe General Hospital. The role involves performing microbiological techniques, participating in a shift rota, and assisting with training and supervision. Join a dedicated team committed to providing excellent patient care in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Perform microbiological techniques for clinical diagnosis.
• Participate in 24/7 shift rota after training.
• Assist in supervision and training.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Microbiology team to provide high-quality service.
• Maintain UKAS accreditation and assist in training.
• Rotate through all sections of Microbiology and Serology.

Skills

Microbiological Techniques

Teamwork

Compassion

Honesty

Respect

Tools

BioMerieux BacT/Alert

BioMerieux Vitek

Cepheid GeneXpert

Roche Cobas 5800

Qiagen Qiastat

Beckman Coulter iQ200

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-motivated Biomedical Scientist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology team at Path Links, Scunthorpe General Hospital. The laboratory is equipped with a variety of analysers including the BioMerieux BacT/Alert, BioMerieux Vitek, Cepheid GeneXpert, Roche Cobas 5800, Qiagen Qiastat, and Beckman Coulter iQ200.

The laboratory delivers a range of investigations, is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2012, and is an IBMS approved training laboratory.

You will work as part of the Microbiology team to provide a high-quality service while adhering to the Trust values of Compassion, Honesty, Respect, and Teamwork.

The post holder will perform a range of microbiological techniques to assist in the clinical diagnosis of microbiological disease, rotating through all sections of Microbiology and Serology.

Following training, the post holder will participate in the 24/7 shift rota, which includes working weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.

You will assist the Deputy Laboratory Managers with tasks such as supervision, training, and maintaining UKAS accreditation.

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, serving over one million patients annually with a budget exceeding £1.3 billion.

It comprises two Trusts: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). The Partnership is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for 1.65 million people.

With nearly 20,000 staff, our main hospital sites include Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Castle Hill Hospital.

As teaching hospitals collaborating with the Hull York Medical School, we lead and contribute to research across various fields including biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, and oncology.

We strive to develop a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled, and caring workforce to deliver excellent patient care and foster a promising future for our employees, Partnership, and community.

Note: In the detailed Job Description and main responsibilities section, please replace the old joinnlag.co.uk website with the new one: https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Joanna Frost
• Job title: Deputy Lab Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Richard Gordon

• Deputy Lab Manager
• Telephone: [phone]