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Gloucester, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Trainee Biomedical Scientist to gain a training opportunity in a large, busy UKAS accredited and IBMS registered training laboratory.

The Microbiology laboratory is located on the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital site and provides an extensive service to two acute hospitals, smaller local hospitals and to GPs in Gloucestershire and south Worcestershire. The current workload is 380,000 specimens a year.

The Microbiology department has a well-equipped laboratory offering a comprehensive service including automated urine analysis, molecular diagnostics, liquid TB culture, Mycology and Andrology. The department provides an extensive Serology and Virology service.

This post will be paid according to annex 21 of pay and banding of trainees, please see the attachment for more information.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be reliable, enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking. They will demonstrate good interpersonal skills and must be a team player. Candidates must have an accredited degree qualification suitable for HCPC registration.

Candidates will have the opportunity to work in all sections of the department, and will receive full training and support relevant to their level of experience. The aim for this appointment is for the successful candidate to undertake a scheduled training programme and complete the HCPC registration portfolio within the contract period.

It is expected that candidates would be appointed on the Agenda for Change Annex 21 conditions as a Trainee BMS.

This role will include analysing clinical specimens, adhering to appropriate infection control policies, assuming specific responsibilities for equipment maintenance, trouble shooting, document control, stock management, performance of both internal and external quality control and supporting the service users when required.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rotas.

About us

The Department of Microbiology is based on the GRH hospital site in Gloucester. The laboratory provides an extensive service to the two hospitals and GP surgeries in Gloucestershire. The laboratory has a staff team of about 60 people, including scientific and medical roles. The core working hours are 0830 to 1700, Monday to Friday, but all staff help provide the services outside core hours. This includes weekend and Bank Holiday working.

The department has a long history of training and developing staff in different roles. It is approved as a training laboratory by the Institute of Biomedical Science, and has been accredited by UKAS to the ISO15189 standards.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

- Preparation of biomedical specimens and materials.

- Analysis of samples using various techniques.

- Use of the laboratory computer to accurately record patient data.

- Interpretation of analytical results

- Knowledge in the troubleshooting, adjustments and repair of instrumentation

- To ensure departmental quality standards are maintained through adherence to standard operating procedures, implementation of quality control programmes and instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.

- Strict adherence to the codes of practice in all matters concerning conduct at work including patient confidentiality.

- Adherence to all Trust and laboratory employment and Health and Safety policies & Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.

- Achieve competency in the processing of biomedical specimens for screening, diagnostic monitoring and preparation of therapeutic materials. Provide accurate and timely appropriate analytical data. Competencies should be documented and signed off.

- Prioritisation of work to take account of workload and urgency of analyses

- Participation in internal audit, internal and external quality control.

- Participation as appropriate in laboratory meetings, discussion groups and projects.

- Maintaining high standard of professional competence and up-to-date knowledge of new developments in both the laboratory and in the field of clinical microbiology in general.

Technical Duties

Sample Reception:

Developing specialist knowledge to determine the relevant tests to be carried out on samples received onto the bench by interpretation of clinical information and specimen type. The safe handling of high-risk samples and dealing with any leaking/damaged samples. Rapid and accurate computer data entry including entry of patient demographics using the IPS system and handling incoming telephone calls, giving advice and results to users.

Microbiological Culture:

Developing specialist knowledge to select appropriate media, incubation temperatures and atmospheres as indicated by specimen type and clinical information provided. Using that knowledge to interpret culture results to decide if significant organisms (bacteria/fungi) are present. Performing identification techniques and antimicrobial sensitivity tests and interpreting these. Relying upon this knowledge to compile and format clinical reports.

Microscopy:

Performing microscopic investigations using plain light, polarised and fluorescence techniques to examine unstained and stained preparations including parasites, cell counts of various body fluids, the detection of micro-organisms in patient samples. Microscopy of seminal fluid for post vasectomy and infertility investigations.

Staining:

Performing standard staining techniques Gram, ZN, auramine and specialist stains as indicated by findings or clinical information provided.

Blood cultures:

Dealing with positive blood cultures flagged by BacT/Alert system using techniques described above.

Specialised Cultures/Techniques:

Processing environmental and infection control samples, processing urine samples for sexually transmitted diseases using specialised PCR technology.

Serology:

Undertaking virological and non-virological analysis of serum samples using both automated systems (Vidas3, DS2, Cobas e411) and manual methods.

Containment Level 3 Room:

Working within the CL3 room dealing with high risk samples safely, to be familiar with the enactment of emergency procedures and to be able to dispose of high risk waste appropriately.

Covid Laboratory:

Working within a secure laboratory dealing with high risk samples safely, to be familiar with the enactment of emergency procedures and to be able to dispose of high risk waste appropriately.

To be able to prioritise samples according to user requirements. Prepare specimens for testing dependent on platform of choice, and act upon the result provided ensuring reflex or referral testing is performed appropriately.

Equipment:

Developing knowledge of all instrumentation to ensure that the post holder is capable of operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the following equipment and any new equipment acquired:

- Automated serology analysers

- PCR analysers

- BacT/Alert blood culture and liquid TB analysers

- Sedimax urine analysers

- Anaerobic incubation cabinet

- CL3 safety cabinets

- Various other equipment including, centrifuges and incubators

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, or equivalent qualification Degree accredited by IBMS for HCPC registration

Desirable

Hold membership of the IBMS

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a clinical pathology laboratory Evidence of participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

Previous experience of working in an NHS microbiology laboratory

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

Evidence of good computer skills Evidence of good communication skills

Desirable

Knowledge of microbiology methods and techniques Able to demonstrate current knowledge of health and safety policies relevant to laboratory work