Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist . We are looking for a graduate with an IBMS accredited BMS degree at a 2:1 or predicted grade at this level to become part of the busy, professional and friendly team within the Microbiology department at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW). We will offer training to facilitate completion of the IBMS Registration Portfolio and attainment of HCPC registration. Ideally the successful candidate would then progress to IBMS Specialist portfolio training and transition to Agenda for Change Band 6 on completion.

Main duties of the job

We offer a comprehensive package of microbiology services including: bacteriology, mycology, enterics culture and PCR, TB, Respiratory PCR and serology including infectious diseases in pregnancy screening

We pride ourselves in providing a quality-driven patient-focused healthcare, and do this by investing in our staff and technology, with continuous development and quality improvement.

Applications will be considered from Biomedical Science graduates with IBMS accredited Biomedical Science degrees or equivalent qualification pre - approved by the IBMS (approval letter to be supplied at interview) who are interested in an opportunity to work towards completion of an IBMS Registration Portfolio to gain HCPC Registration. Anyone newly appointed will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. You will receive appropriate training and support while rotating through laboratory sections and disciplines within Pathology.Trainee Biomedical Scientist is initially graded as Agenda for Change Band 5 Annex 21, but the expectation is that you will progress to B6 level with support to complete the IBMS Specialist portfolio in microbiology

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata (Annex 21) for 18 months

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-DP13188

Job locations

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

hermitage lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
  • Evidence of IBMS accreditation for degree

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Working as a member of a team
  • Awareness of Microbiological techniques and current medical microbiological topics
  • Previous experience of PCR techniques

Desirable

  • Previous laboratory experience
  • Problem solving

Skills

Essential

  • Command of written and spoken English
  • Basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel

Desirable

  • Use of Qpulse
  • Use of Telepath LIMS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
  • Evidence of IBMS accreditation for degree

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Working as a member of a team
  • Awareness of Microbiological techniques and current medical microbiological topics
  • Previous experience of PCR techniques

Desirable

  • Previous laboratory experience
  • Problem solving

Skills

Essential

  • Command of written and spoken English
  • Basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel

Desirable

  • Use of Qpulse
  • Use of Telepath LIMS

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

hermitage lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

hermitage lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

Sandra Hobden

sandra.hobden@nhs.net

01622224040

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata (Annex 21) for 18 months

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-DP13188

Job locations

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

hermitage lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


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