Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen in the Microbiology department at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership, for two Band 5/6 Registered/Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.

You will use your knowledge and skills as a Biomedical Scientist to contribute to a busy microbiology department.

The post holder will gain or maintain State Registration through the Healthcare Professions Council and have an influential role in developing the service to meet the needs of the Clinicians and other Healthcare workers.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

NB We will also consider applicants without Specialist portfolio or extensive experience if no suitable band 6 level applications are received. In these circumstances, we would appoint to AFC band 5, or an annex of the band 5 pay scale for applicants who are working to obtain HCPC registration/ trainees.

Main duties of the job

The department processes a wide variety of clinical samples using both manual and automated methodology. The ideal candidates will have experience in all areas of general medical microbiology diagnostic testing. You will be expected to work in all aspects of general microbiology including microscopy, plate reading, antibiotic susceptibility testing, CL3 work, molecular microbiology, mycology and serology.

The ideal candidate will have had previous experience working in a clinical laboratory and will be expected to work towards and complete the IBMS Microbiology Registration or Specialist Portfolio if not already completed.

Candidates should possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working. Being flexible, self-motivated and with good practical skills will be fundamental to the role.

An understanding of good laboratory practice and ISO15189 quality management is desirable.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards and to work towards promoting this to others.

The post holder will participate in the provision of a comprehensive 24/7 acute service and as such will be required to work on late shifts, weekend shifts and as the duty BMS on-call.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

STHFT operates with a budget of £ bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.

As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.

We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in an accredited Biomedical Science degree (or equivalent qualification) Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist Must hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology or equivalent qualification / experience (Band 6)

Desirable

Other relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality, or training

Experience

Essential

Experience with a range of laboratory techniques Experience with a wide range of laboratory techniques (Band 6) Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited Microbiology laboratory (Band 6)

Desirable

Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience Experience working within a laboratory providing local, regional, or national tertiary reference facilities (Band 6) Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and /or equipment (Band 6) Experience with the UKAS accreditation process (Band 6)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Keyboard and basic IT skills Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades

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