Biomedical Scientist Trainee

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 349806**Salary**:

- £29,737 - £34,453- per annum- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Fixed term**Length of employment**:

- 2 Years**Type of role**:

- Science**Working pattern**:

- Full-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 2Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- Colindale, LondonAbout the job

**Job summary**:
**Biomedical Scientist Trainee**

**Grade EO (Inner) - £ 29,737 to £34,453**

**UKHSA Colindale**

**FTC Contract - 2 years**

We have two exciting opportunities to join the Reference Laboratories Colindale (RLC), Bacteriology Reference Department (BRD) and the Virus Reference Department (VRD) are national and international reference centre’s for a wide range of bacterial and viral infections. We receive clinical samples and/or bacterial/viral isolates from public health departments, National Health Service and commercial laboratories across the UK and internationally for specialist testing, characterisation and susceptibility testing. During 2012/13 more than 500,000 reference and surveillance specimens were investigated in BRD and VRD which reflects the value of BRD and VRD services to clinicians, microbiologists, virologists, consultants in communicable disease control, and UKHSA Surveillance colleagues.

We have two exciting training posts in the Bacteriology Reference Department and the Virus Reference Department for a **HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who undertook their IBMS Competence Portfolio/undergraduate training in UKHSA Colindale**. The role will involve three-month rotations in a selection of units within BRD or VRD and one three-month project within BRD or VRD. The training will also include attendance and completion of a MSc in Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) at Queen Mary’s, University of London (QMUL).

**UKHSA Colindale - On-Site**
- *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*_

**Working Pattern - **Full Time

**Job description**:
**Responsibilities section**:
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

- To perform laboratory tests and procedures applicable to the training position HCPC registered trainee biomedical scientist.
- To attend the MSc course and complete studies
- To maintain equipment, including calibration and safety checks.
- To facilitate the day to day running of the laboratory by ensuring the availability of stocks and reagents
- To assist in the instruction and training of other staff and visitors, and to ensure compliance with safety and quality systems.
- Any other duties within the framework of the job summary

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

**_ Please see job description attached for full list of duties and competencies associated with the post._**

**Person specification**:
**Essential Criteria**:
**Essential**
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science or equivalent
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist before or on commencement of employment.
- IBMS Certificate of Competence completion at UKHSA Colindale

**Desirable**
- Experience in Serology and Molecular biology techniques.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
- Basic knowledge of project principles

**_ Please ensure that your statement of suitability does not contain any personal identifiers such as Name, Gender, Location, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or Religion. The UKHSA operates a fair and open recruitment policy._**

**Benefits**:

- Alongside your salary of £29,737, UK Health Security Agency contributes £8,028 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Things you need to know

**Selection process details**:
**Selection process details**

**STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT**:
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

**STAGE 2 - INTERVIEW**

This competition will involve an interview by video.

Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).
- Technical Skills
- Strengths

**Expected Timeline**:
**Shortlist**: TBC

**Interviews**: 15th June 2024

**Eligibility Criteria**

Open to all external

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