Job summary
The NHS Mycology Reference Centre, Manchester offers a highly specialised diagnostic service primarily serving Manchester, the north of England and Scotland but also receives daily referrals from throughout the UK and beyond.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, aspirational, and highly motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our our well-established and friendly team, working within modern, well equipped, fully UKAS ISO15189 accredited laboratories.
Candidates must be registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC and hold an IBMS specialist portfolio or have evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience.Extensive experience of working in an ISO 15189-accredited Mycology/Microbiology laboratory is essential.
You should have good communication skills, be able to work well in a team, remain calm under pressure, and be able to prioritise workload. The work requires excellent accuracy and attention to detail, and high levels of both concentration and manual dexterity. A flexible attitude is essential as is the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will act as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist providing scientific services to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis of mycological disease.
Utilising the appropriate testing, and in a timely manner, you will assist the Consultant Mycologist, and thus ensure the correct clinical diagnosis.
You will perform a range of mycological technical and scientific activities, including testing samples referred from other NHS, private and UKHSA laboratories.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS validated Biomedical Sciences Degree or Equivalent
- Evidence of CPD in accordance with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidelines
Desirable
- Undertaking further studies towards MSc in relevant subject, or already achieved
- Training for Trainers Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience in Mycology/Microbiology as a BMS Practitioner
- Hold an IBMS specialist portfolio or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
- Have extensive working knowledge of mycology, including both practical and theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed
- Experience in service improvement within pathology
- Experience of training BMS and MLA staff
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge and application of quality management systems, with particular reference to UKAS ISO 15189 standards
- Knowledge of Laboratory IT programmes
Desirable
- Development of special interest and expertise in one or more areas of the laboratory
- Experience of using Q-Pulse
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed physical skills, especially in the manipulation of pipettes and other laboratory equipment
- Good communication skills including ability to communicate with peers and senior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS validated Biomedical Sciences Degree or Equivalent
- Evidence of CPD in accordance with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidelines
Desirable
- Undertaking further studies towards MSc in relevant subject, or already achieved
- Training for Trainers Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience in Mycology/Microbiology as a BMS Practitioner
- Hold an IBMS specialist portfolio or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
- Have extensive working knowledge of mycology, including both practical and theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed
- Experience in service improvement within pathology
- Experience of training BMS and MLA staff
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge and application of quality management systems, with particular reference to UKAS ISO 15189 standards
- Knowledge of Laboratory IT programmes
Desirable
- Development of special interest and expertise in one or more areas of the laboratory
- Experience of using Q-Pulse
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed physical skills, especially in the manipulation of pipettes and other laboratory equipment
- Good communication skills including ability to communicate with peers and senior staff
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wythenshawe Hospital
Education & Research Centre, Southmoor Road, Manchester M23 9LT
Manchester
M23 9LT
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
