Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Department of Clinical Microbiology for an enthusiastic, highly motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the team.
The successful candidate must be registered with the HCPC and have experience of working within a Clinical Microbiology laboratory, however the department will consider the appointment of either a Biomedical Scientist at Band 5 with several years experience, or a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (with completed IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent) at Band 6.
Should an applicant be appointed at Band 5, this is a transitional post which will provide the opportunity for the staff member to progress into a Band 6 Specialist BMS position upon completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
Main duties of the job
To perform a range of bacteriological, serological and molecular specialised microbiological testing, and use interpretative skills to provide reports to clinicians that detail the causative organism(s) of infection, and interpret and report the antibiotics susceptibility results to aid patient treatment.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department has full UKAS accreditation , HCPC/IBMS training status and CPD participation is actively encouraged. The Department processes around 400,000 specimens a year and is in a modern laboratory that opened in 2006. The Departments equipment includes BACTEC FX, MALDI, MGIT, iQ200, VIDAS 3, GeneXpert, Cobas E801, BioFire FilmArray, Adagio, and MicroScan. The department also has 2 KingFisher Flex nucleic acid extraction platforms and 2 QuantStudio 5 thermocyclers to support the Covid-19 PCR testing being performed in-house, and is looking to expand the molecular service offered.
CliniSys WinPath is the LIMS used within the laboratory and most areas within the Trust and GP surgeries are using Sunquest ICE for test requesting.
The Department will routinely be working 07:00 until 21:00 including weekends and public holidays. The successful applicant will be contracted to work 5 out of 7 and participate in the out of hours service following a period of training and proven competency. The payment scheme is in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Youmust:- Hold HCPC registration- Have experience working in a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory - Participate in the 5 in 7 working pattern and out of hours service
Please see the attached job description and person specification for details on the responsibilities of this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department has full UKAS accreditation , HCPC/IBMS training status and CPD participation is actively encouraged. The Department processes around 400,000 specimens a year and is in a modern laboratory that opened in 2006. The Departments equipment includes BACTEC FX, MALDI, MGIT, iQ200, VIDAS 3, GeneXpert, Cobas E801, BioFire FilmArray, Adagio, and MicroScan. The department also has 2 KingFisher Flex nucleic acid extraction platforms and 2 QuantStudio 5 thermocyclers to support the Covid-19 PCR testing being performed in-house, and is looking to expand the molecular service offered.
CliniSys WinPath is the LIMS used within the laboratory and most areas within the Trust and GP surgeries are using Sunquest ICE for test requesting.
The Department will routinely be working 07:00 until 21:00 including weekends and public holidays. The successful applicant will be contracted to work 5 out of 7 and participate in the out of hours service following a period of training and proven competency. The payment scheme is in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Youmust:- Hold HCPC registration- Have experience working in a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory - Participate in the 5 in 7 working pattern and out of hours service
Please see the attached job description and person specification for details on the responsibilities of this position.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of a Biomedical Scientist
- Understands the requirements for professional registration
- Understands personal Health and Safety responsibilities
Skills
Essential
- Able to learn all basic aspects of diagnostic microbiology
- Able to exercise judgment in basic routine problem solving.
- Able to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols
- Able to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative
- Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and external contacts at all levels.
- Good I.T. skills
Education
Essential
- BSc in an accredited Biomedical Sciences degree
- HPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
Further Training
Essential
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of basic techniques in Microbiology
- Some involvement in experimental or laboratory activities
Desirable
- Previous microbiology laboratory experience
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7.
- Participation in the out-of-hours oncall service.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of a Biomedical Scientist
- Understands the requirements for professional registration
- Understands personal Health and Safety responsibilities
Skills
Essential
- Able to learn all basic aspects of diagnostic microbiology
- Able to exercise judgment in basic routine problem solving.
- Able to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols
- Able to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative
- Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and external contacts at all levels.
- Good I.T. skills
Education
Essential
- BSc in an accredited Biomedical Sciences degree
- HPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
Further Training
Essential
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of basic techniques in Microbiology
- Some involvement in experimental or laboratory activities
Desirable
- Previous microbiology laboratory experience
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7.
- Participation in the out-of-hours oncall service.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
