Job summary
The advertised post is for an Apprentice Biomedical Scientist equivalent to AfC Band 4.
The job role will include:
Completion of a 4-year Level 6 Healthcare Science Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship programme delivered by Nottingham Trent University (including completion of the IBMS Certificate of Competence).
Level 6 Healthcare Science Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship (BSc Hons Applied Biomedical Science) Undergraduate Course | Nottingham Trent University
Working at Medical Laboratory Assistant, Associate Practitioner and Trainee Biomedical Scientist levels across the whole of the Clinical Microbiology Department at defined points throughout the 4-year Apprenticeship programme
Sample receipt, sample processing, test setup and result interpretation.
Liaising with team members within the department, within the trust and external to the trust.
Please note, prior to interview you will be required to choose one of the following three options:
- I would like to opt for a fixed role in Virology, Serology and Molecular (VSM)
- I would like to opt for a fixed role in Bacteriology
- I have no preference
Main duties of the job
Completion of a 4-year Level 6 Healthcare Science Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship programme delivered by Nottingham Trent University (including completion of the IBMS Certificate of Competence).
Working as part of the Support Staff team (estimated years 1-2)
Working as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist (estimated years 3-4)
About us
The Clinical Microbiology service is a comprehensive 24/7 medical microbiology service handling in excess of 900,000 bacteriology and virology samples per year.
We are active in supporting infection prevention, control & diagnostics of a wide range of infections.
The laboratory is fully UKAS accredited and is approved by the IBMS as a Training Centre and has experience in producing both HCPC Registered and Specialist Biomedical Scientists. The department fully supports continuing professional development.
We utilise a range of traditional, semi-automated, automated and specialist molecular techniques in the investigation of bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal pathogens.
Please note this is a 24/7 service operating with early, core, late and night shifts. the post-holder will be expected to part-take in these shifts as directed by the departmental management team.
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country. We are, a large, complex, person-centred organisation with an excellent national and international reputation for the quality of patient care, research, education and innovation. For more information about the Trust, visit our website
In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to behave at all times in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the principles listed in the Consultation Document on the creation of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to engage fully with the following activities:
- Completion of the Apprenticeship degree programme
- Completion of the IBMS Certificate of Competence
- Sample receipt across the whole Clinical Microbiology service
- Sample processing in accordance with defined laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
- Test setup in accordance with defined laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
- Result interpretation in accordance with defined laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to engage fully with the following activities:
- Completion of the Apprenticeship degree programme
- Completion of the IBMS Certificate of Competence
- Sample receipt across the whole Clinical Microbiology service
- Sample processing in accordance with defined laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
- Test setup in accordance with defined laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
- Result interpretation in accordance with defined laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets minimum entry requirement for Apprenticeship degree programme
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a Diagnostic Microbiology Service at a minimum of MLA level
Desirable
- Experience working as a AP within a UK Hospital Environment
- Experience of completing relevant academic programmes/developmental courses alongside part/full-time employment
Communication Skills
Essential
- Supporting statement well structured, well written and providing necessary information
Additional transferable skills
Essential
- Additional skills / transferable skills for role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets minimum entry requirement for Apprenticeship degree programme
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a Diagnostic Microbiology Service at a minimum of MLA level
Desirable
- Experience working as a AP within a UK Hospital Environment
- Experience of completing relevant academic programmes/developmental courses alongside part/full-time employment
Communication Skills
Essential
- Supporting statement well structured, well written and providing necessary information
Additional transferable skills
Essential
- Additional skills / transferable skills for role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).