Job summary
The Microbiology department at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust have some exciting opportunities following a significant investment to allow the service to grow and be able to provide a comprehensive 24/7 clinical diagnostic microbiology service. We have permanent posts within our Specialist Biomedical Scientists team.
The department is a recognised IBMS Training Centre with an excellent track record in producing high calibre Specialist Biomedical scientists in both Virology and Medical Microbiology .
We welcome applications from Specialist Biomedical Scientists who have completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Virology or who want to undertake this as an Annex 21 training position.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, your main role is to carry out routine and specialist examination of samples using various technologies and to report or present the results as appropriate. You will be expected to assist the section manager (Team Leader) in the daily operation of the assigned section including the supervision of more junior State Registered BMS and support staff. You will rotate through all sections of the service including serology and molecular diagnostics.
You will have experience working in a UK Clinical Microbiology Laboratory and will be familiar with the IBMS Specialist Training portfolio's as you will be supporting junior staff undertaking these qualifications.
We would like you to answer the following questions within your personal statement - Please header with Question 1 and response and so on.
Question 1 - What training route did you take and how long did it take to achieve? (CPSM in Microbiology / IBMS Registration / Specialist Portfolio in Virology)
Question 2 - What areas of the Virology / Microbiology Clinical Diagnostic laboratory do you hold competencies in.
Question 3. Have you been involved in additional areas of the lab in addition to bench working (e.g. Training / Health and Safety / Quality / IT) what do you do?
Question 4 - What type of Hospital do you work under as a Biomedical Scientist - District general / Teaching Hospital?
About us
The Clinical Microbiology service is a comprehensive medical microbiology service handling in excess of 900,000 microbiology and virology samples per year. We are a well-established Institute of Biomedical Science training center providing a variety of professional qualifications for individuals that are able to demonstrate the key skills to progress within their career.
We are a large teaching hospital and therefore provide exposure to a wealth of virology. The experience gained whilst in Nottingham has provided individuals the confidence and experience to take on senior management roles within the National Health Service and the private sector. In addition we have an excellent training culture and believe in talent management providing our staff opportunities to move up within our own service.
Please note this service is a 24/7 provision and therefore individuals must be flexible and able to work on all shifts including night shift provision
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Working in the department you will use technology such Abbott Alinity i immunoassay analysers, Abbott Alinity M & AusDiagnostics molecular platforms, Altona Altostar and a variety of extraction systems.
IMPORTANT - you must be able to attend an on site interview. Please do not apply if you cannot comply with this requirement. Interviews are likely to be held within 3-4 weeks of the advert closing date.
Please note that your supporting statement is an important part of the selection process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Working in the department you will use technology such Abbott Alinity i immunoassay analysers, Abbott Alinity M & AusDiagnostics molecular platforms, Altona Altostar and a variety of extraction systems.
IMPORTANT - you must be able to attend an on site interview. Please do not apply if you cannot comply with this requirement. Interviews are likely to be held within 3-4 weeks of the advert closing date.
Please note that your supporting statement is an important part of the selection process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- IBMS Certificate of Competence
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Virology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Has worked in a UK Diagnostic Microbiology Service
- Has worked in a Virology post IBMS certificate of competence
- Has worked in a Virology post IBMS specialist portfolio completion
Desirable
- Experience with Quality / H&S / Training roles within the Microbiology dept
Exposure to a Diagnostic Microbiology Service
Essential
- Evidence of experience with technology relevant to a diagnostic microbiology service
Supporting Statement
Essential
- Good communication skills (written) and well written supporting statement demonstrating skill set needed for the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- IBMS Certificate of Competence
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Virology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Has worked in a UK Diagnostic Microbiology Service
- Has worked in a Virology post IBMS certificate of competence
- Has worked in a Virology post IBMS specialist portfolio completion
Desirable
- Experience with Quality / H&S / Training roles within the Microbiology dept
Exposure to a Diagnostic Microbiology Service
Essential
- Evidence of experience with technology relevant to a diagnostic microbiology service
Supporting Statement
Essential
- Good communication skills (written) and well written supporting statement demonstrating skill set needed for the 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).