Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology - Peterborough
- NHS
- Part Time
- Peterborough
- 29970.00 - 44962.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Biomedical Scientist Pay Band 5/6
Considering joining our team? Our modern, purpose-built City Hospital first opened in 2010, with our UKAS accredited Microbiology department staffed by a friendly, busy and professional team of highly motivated BMS, and ATO support workers, dealing with around half a million samples per year.
The laboratory work encompasses the usual areas of Bacteriology, Parasitology, Mycology and Serology as well as a specialist Diagnostic Molecular testing suite.
Our Department is an IBMS registered training facility, offering support for Registration and Specialist Portfolios as well as the Higher Specialist Diploma. Staff are encouraged to undertake further training and development and, if interested, undertake roles in the laboratory quality management system.
Main duties of the job
For Biomedical Scientist roles you should be HCPC registered, or in the process of registration, and well versed in the workings of a routine Microbiology Laboratory, and able to contribute effectively to the departmental output. You will also need to be enthusiastic and highly motivated, computer literate and familiar with working to UKAS standards.
The department operates on 24/7 working day, in which you will be required to participate.
Our Hospital, part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, is based near Peterborough City Centre. The area offers affordable living. Our location also offers excellent transport links, with frequent trains to London within an hour, and the proximity to the A1(M) for easy commuting into/out of the city as well as access to Cambridge, the rest of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job responsibilities
***This vacancy would include night shifts***
Take part in a regular appraisal system and has individual objectives that are in line with the Departments business plan.
Liaise with maintenance engineers in relation to on-site work.
Provide training to Band 5 BMS, Associate Practitioner (AP), Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), and Trainee BMS staff as required.
Please read full job description.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Accredited BSc honours degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of progress towards the Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology
- Evidence of training/qualification in other areas related to Laboratory work e.g. Health and Safety
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Clinical Pathology Laboratory at a minimum of BMS Trainee level.
Desirable
- To have some experience of audit.
- Experience of operating Serology Elisa analysers.
- Experience of operating molecular analysers and extraction protocols
Skills
Essential
- Good standards of written communication
General
Essential
- Relevant Clinical Microbiology Lab experience.
Desirable
- A sound knowledge of Clinical Microbiology practice underpinned by theoretical and practical 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
