Job summary
The microbiology department at Maidstone Hospital has 2 new specialist training posts available for HCPC registered staff who wish to undertake the IBMS Specialist Diploma in microbiology.
These posts have been created to expand our team to allow us to move to 7 day working and maintain the requirements of our respiratory testing pathway.
There are 2 posts available: one full time 37.5hrs per week and the second part time 30hrs per week (to be worked across 4 full days). The successful candidates will embed their generic Registration training within a microbiology laboratory and then work jointly on specialist competency across all areas of bacteriology, serology, respiratory and enteric CL3 and GUMD molecular sections whilst completing the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. Our expectation is that the portfolio and relevant competencies will be completed within a 2 year window. On completion of 50% the successful candidate will move off of the annexe salary to bottom spine point of Band 6 and remain capped there until award of the IBMS Specialist Diploma.
The post holder will be expected to join the microbiology 'on call' rota at the end of the first year.
Main duties of the job
To work under supervision in all areas of microbiology whilst completing relevant practical competency assessment and related sections of the IBMS SpecialistPortfolio. On completion of competency in each area to then work unsupervised as a Registered Biomedical Scientist in these areas taking responsibility for the area andtraining of Medical Laboratory Assistants on a day to day basis.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
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 Sandard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
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 Sandard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved)
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Member of IBMS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to pipette small volumes
- Command of written and spoken English
- Basic use of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Use of Qpulse
- Use of telepath or winpath enterprise
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a medical microbiology department
- Evidence of working within a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved)
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Member of IBMS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to pipette small volumes
- Command of written and spoken English
- Basic use of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Use of Qpulse
- Use of telepath or winpath enterprise
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a medical microbiology department
- Evidence of working within a team
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
