Healthcare Scientist

2 months ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Full time

Job summary

EPA Microbiology is the only Microbiology laboratory in the county We provide clinical diagnostic services across Norfolk including 3 separate Trusts. This busy, exciting and essential service is run by an efficient and closely knit team, and the laboratory is very focused on staff wellbeing and teamwork.

We would love to get someone recruited who will integrate well into this dynamic, with previous lab experience to help you hit the ground running and also contribute to improving the service.

Staff will be expected to participate in the departmental rota. We work Monday to Friday on 3 shifts - early (8am-4pm) core (9am-5pm) and late (12pm-8pm), and on 8am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Full time: hours per week

Interview date: 26th September 2024

Main duties of the job

Performing routine laboratory procedures in all areas of the Bacteriology Laboratory according to laboratory policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

Performing plate reading to identify significant isolates, set up and interpret antibiotic sensitivity testing.

Perform a range of automated techniques throughout the department including MS and automated MIC determination.

Assist in training of staff and maintenance of the departmental ISO 15189 accreditation.

Be able to work both autonomously and as part of the Bacteriology team.

Participate in the Microbiology on-call service.

Support trainees, BMS and BMSW staff within the department.

Complete ongoing service training including CPD.

Work with leadership team to plan workload and achieve collective goals.

Experience in quality management solutions is desirable.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure efficient day to day operation of a section of the Microbiology service and associated support services, including maintenance of expensive stocks and high value equipment. To manage the deployment of staff within the service. Supervise and give training to new, junior staff and students. Act as a section lead with specialist knowledge, responsible for urgent, routine and specialised work including interpretation of test results. To ensure accurate and timely test reports are provided to users in line with Departmental and Trust policies. Responsible for maintenance of technical standards, both internally and through external quality assurance schemes as required for UKAS Accreditation. Implement appropriate corrective action when audits reveal non-compliances. Manage and maintain specialised databases in LIS (Lab Information System) and patient storage databases on a daily basis. Responsible for input and authorisation of patient data and results to include other colleagues work. Participate in clinical trials and evaluation of new equipment and consumable items in association with other members of medical and technical staff. Educate and train all grades of staff as required within their specialised area

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MSc Biomedical Sciences/Microbiology or equivalent post graduate qualification Health &Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration

Desirable

A management qualification or demonstrable relevant equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

Advanced theoretical and highly practical knowledge in specialised service for Microbiology Able to interpret and react to internal and external quality assurance results Ability to work within a complex team

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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