Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a knowledgeable, driven and forward-thinking Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to join our dedicated and supportive team in the Pathology Department at Noble’s Hospital on the beautiful Isle of Man!

If you would like to achieve a fantastic work-life balance with a professionally satisfying job, then this could be the perfect role for you!

About the role and our team

This is an interesting and varied role based in a district general hospital laboratory setting, however we also perform a range of specialist investigations due to our Island location. Our department is equipped with Roche Cobas Pro system with ISE, c503 & e801 analysers; the first in the British Isles. We also use pre-analytical p471 & p612 to perform our workload of approximately 900 samples per day.

The Pathology Department is divided into diagnostic microbiology (CAT II), diagnostic microbiology (CAT III), genetic detection, media production and genitourinary medicine sections and our staff are rotated through all sections of the department.

For more information on our small, friendly lab please see the following article - My Lab: The Laboratory on the Island.

As a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology your main responsibility will be working independently to analyse clinical specimens utilising manual, semi automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.

You will perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist. This will include providing advice to clinicians relating to suitability of specimens and requested tests.

You will have the opportunity to participate in the voluntary multidisciplinary on call rota, following suitable training and assessment, for which extra remuneration will apply and there is also a seven day working rota system for weekend working which attracts a pay enhancement.

This role offers a rewarding, unique and diverse working environment that comes with an Island setting so if this sounds like something you’d enjoy, we would love to hear from you!

What can this role offer me?

• By joining us you’ll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS
• The Pathology Department is committed to staff development and will fully support your CPD and future progression.
• We offer competitive salaries which tend to be higher than UK salaries with opportunities for annual pay increases for many roles.
• You will enjoy generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 public holidays
• For candidates not on the Isle of Man we will reimburse your interview expenses and offer you a relocation package of up to £7,000 to get you, your things and your family to the island. You will also be eligible for housing assistance to help contribute towards your mortgage or rent on the island
• For those relocating or returning to the island you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions made in your first year, this could be up to £4,400!
• Great on site facilities and free car parking

To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us click here.

About the Island and relocating

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man’s guide to moving to the Isle of Man here.

If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Rebbeca Shields, Chief Biomedical Scientist, on 01624 650652 or Rebbeca.Shields@nobles.dhss.gov.im.

For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our Notes for Applicants.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Additional information

Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which Manx Care will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or IBMS accredited qualification IBMS Specialist Diploma (Microbiology) or IBMS accredited qualification.
• Registration with HCPC.
• Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to see full details of the skills, experience and attributes required for this role.

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

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ

Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)