Job summary
EPA Microbiology is the only Microbiology laboratory in the county with working links to the East Coast Pathology Network (ECPN). We provide clinical diagnostic services to help doctors understand what is making their patients sick and how best to treat them.
This busy and essential service is run by an efficient and closely knit team, the laboratory is 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 contribute to improving the Microbiology/Bacteriology 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 (1pm-9pm), and on 8am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
Performing routine laboratory procedures in all areas of the Bacteriology Laboratory according to laboratory policies and Standard Operating Procedures under supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientist staff.
Working across all areas of the laboratory to prepare and process clinical material for testing, run automated analysers, participate in quality improvement and train other staff.
Complete ongoing service training including CPD
Work with other team members to plan workload and achieve collective goals
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
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 prepare and process all types of clinical material for microscopy and culture (except those processed at Containment Level 3).
- Labelling and preparing patients blood, urine and other fluids for analysis utilising aseptic techniques.
- To prepare samples for Mycology microscopy and culture.
- To prepare samples for testing and to assist the Biomedical Scientists.
- To process urine samples to include setting up bacterial cultures and sensitivities, data entry.
- To process genital swabs including the preparation of samples for microscopy.
- To assist in the setting up of microbial sensitivities.
- Daily maintenance of very complex specialist analytical equipment (including automated EIA and molecular analysers), including initiation of calibration and quality assurance programs referring to senior staff as appropriate.
- To perform Enzyme ImmunoAssays (EIA), Immunofluorescence (IF) and other serological assays according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under supervision by BMS.
- To perform antibody/antigen investigations using advanced and complex molecular techniques with emphasis on accuracy, timing and contamination avoidance.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To prepare and process all types of clinical material for microscopy and culture (except those processed at Containment Level 3).
- Labelling and preparing patients blood, urine and other fluids for analysis utilising aseptic techniques.
- To prepare samples for Mycology microscopy and culture.
- To prepare samples for testing and to assist the Biomedical Scientists.
- To process urine samples to include setting up bacterial cultures and sensitivities, data entry.
- To process genital swabs including the preparation of samples for microscopy.
- To assist in the setting up of microbial sensitivities.
- Daily maintenance of very complex specialist analytical equipment (including automated EIA and molecular analysers), including initiation of calibration and quality assurance programs referring to senior staff as appropriate.
- To perform Enzyme ImmunoAssays (EIA), Immunofluorescence (IF) and other serological assays according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under supervision by BMS.
- To perform antibody/antigen investigations using advanced and complex molecular techniques with emphasis on accuracy, timing and contamination avoidance.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Relevant experience in UKAS/CPA accredited laboratory
Skills
Essential
- To work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Be able to adapt to the changing exigencies of the service
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Relevant experience in UKAS/CPA accredited laboratory
Skills
Essential
- To work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Be able to adapt to the changing exigencies of the service
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
