Job summary
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: -
To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service
To deliver teaching
Involvement in audit
To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
Main duties of the job
As well as a comprehensive and very busy clinical microbiology service, the department provides a full range of bacteriological, mycological and parasitological investigations, and a wide range of serological tests and virus detection tests. Specimens for specialist serology & molecular tests are mostly sent to the Public Health Laboratory in Bristol who also provide us with specialist clinical virology advice.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Southwest Pathology Service operates a county-wide Laboratory Information Management System - WinPath Enterprise This is a single pathology system for the acute NHS Foundation Trust and the local health community Electronic requesting and reporting (Clinysis ICE ) is in place for acute hospitals and GPs. The microbiology laboratory is connected to UKHSAs Second Generation Surveillance System (SGSS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Southwest Pathology Service operates a county-wide Laboratory Information Management System - WinPath Enterprise This is a single pathology system for the acute NHS Foundation Trust and the local health community Electronic requesting and reporting (Clinysis ICE ) is in place for acute hospitals and GPs. The microbiology laboratory is connected to UKHSAs Second Generation Surveillance System (SGSS).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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).
