Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to oversee both income generation and research activities in the Microbiology Department based at the Freeman Hospital for a 12 month fixed term post. The successful applicant will have an appropriate Master's degree (or equivalent), or Ph.D, and have expertise in diagnostic clinical bacteriology and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- Interview Date: 29 August 2024
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37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
The role will require performance and/or supervision of Multiple Combination Bactericidal testing ("synergy testing") and environmental testing for pathogens. You will also be responsible for the development and evaluation of new diagnostic methods for detection of bacterial and fungal pathogens and oversee all research activities within the department related to the diagnosis of bacterial and fungal infections. The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop and lead their own area(s) of research within clinical microbiology and collaborate with other hospital and/or university staff to secure funding to support such projects. Publication of research findings in scientific journals will also be expected.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide scientific supervision and leadership of the laboratory procedures within the Bacteriology Research and Development section of the department and to perform highly specialised test within this field.
- To carry out research and development to advance diagnostic service potential to meet the NHS Long Term Plan.
- To negotiation and deliver income generation testing such as complex antibiotic synergy testing for solid organ transplant recipients, environmental organism identification and sterility checks for safe waste disposal.
- To actively contribute to quality improvements within the laboratory by improving patient care through advanced diagnostics. Responsibilities
- To provide specialised scientific knowledge and act as the scientific lead in Bacteriology R&D and to plan and provide this specialised service
- To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests are performed and results validated, and judgement used in determining further tests that may be required.
- To ensure the laboratory equipment and consumables are used to agreed specifications
- To report any non-compliant events to the Quality Manager.
- To provide benchwork support in the diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, when necessary to cover peer absence
- To give technical advice outside of routine working hours as necessary.
- To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for you, colleagues and visitors. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to the department Health and Safety officer.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide scientific supervision and leadership of the laboratory procedures within the Bacteriology Research and Development section of the department and to perform highly specialised test within this field.
- To carry out research and development to advance diagnostic service potential to meet the NHS Long Term Plan.
- To negotiation and deliver income generation testing such as complex antibiotic synergy testing for solid organ transplant recipients, environmental organism identification and sterility checks for safe waste disposal.
- To actively contribute to quality improvements within the laboratory by improving patient care through advanced diagnostics. Responsibilities
- To provide specialised scientific knowledge and act as the scientific lead in Bacteriology R&D and to plan and provide this specialised service
- To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests are performed and results validated, and judgement used in determining further tests that may be required.
- To ensure the laboratory equipment and consumables are used to agreed specifications
- To report any non-compliant events to the Quality Manager.
- To provide benchwork support in the diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, when necessary to cover peer absence
- To give technical advice outside of routine working hours as necessary.
- To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for you, colleagues and visitors. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to the department Health and Safety officer.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree in relevant science degree or equivalent qualification
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
- MSc, FIBMS, MPhil, PhD or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- MSc, FIBMS, MPhil, PhD or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience and in-depth specialist knowledge of Bacteriology Diagnostic Work
- Previous experience as a Clinical scientist or Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology Diagnostics
- Experience in Research and Development.
- Extensive experience in problem solving
- Experience of writing SOPs and validation reports
- Experience in Microbiology Quality Management (Audit, EQA & IQC)
- Experience of training and assessment.
- Sound working knowledge of Health & Safety issues in Containment Level 3
- Working knowledge of the requirements for UKAS accreditation
- Experience of maintaining and troubleshooting equipment and / or systems failures
- Sound working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Promote and partake in Continuous Professional Development.
- Training in and practical experience of management techniques
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
- Strong analytical, organisational and planning skills
- Able to understand complex problems quickly and to identify workable solutions
- Evidence of effective team building skills
- Ability to multitask
- Good hand eye co-ordination
Desirable
- Experience of solving IT problems
- Experience of dealing with grievance procedures
- Experience of Appraisal system Experience of stock control and acceptance testing of consumables.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree in relevant science degree or equivalent qualification
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
- MSc, FIBMS, MPhil, PhD or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- MSc, FIBMS, MPhil, PhD or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience and in-depth specialist knowledge of Bacteriology Diagnostic Work
- Previous experience as a Clinical scientist or Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology Diagnostics
- Experience in Research and Development.
- Extensive experience in problem solving
- Experience of writing SOPs and validation reports
- Experience in Microbiology Quality Management (Audit, EQA & IQC)
- Experience of training and assessment.
- Sound working knowledge of Health & Safety issues in Containment Level 3
- Working knowledge of the requirements for UKAS accreditation
- Experience of maintaining and troubleshooting equipment and / or systems failures
- Sound working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Promote and partake in Continuous Professional Development.
- Training in and practical experience of management techniques
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
- Strong analytical, organisational and planning skills
- Able to understand complex problems quickly and to identify workable solutions
- Evidence of effective team building skills
- Ability to multitask
- Good hand eye co-ordination
Desirable
- Experience of solving IT problems
- Experience of dealing with grievance procedures
- Experience of Appraisal system Experience of stock control and acceptance testing of consumables.
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).
