Job vacancy: Biomedical Scientist Microbiology, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay

Job summary

Main area: Microbiology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (A mandatory weekend shift system (currently 1 weekend in 5) and Bank Holiday rota operates. Enhanced pay and in lieu days are given for unsociable hours work in line with Agenda for Change. You would be expected to participate in the single discipline on call system when appropriately trained.)
Job ref: 388-6080005-AHP

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Microbiology Department
Town: Torquay
Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59

Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

NHS AfC: Band 5

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

Current registration in Microbiology with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science

Desirable criteria

Previous experience in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory
Evidence of a project performed in diagnostic microbiology

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

Experience of a computerised Pathology System
Understanding of manual techniques and also automated technology
Knowledge of Health and Safety issues • Ability to work as a member of a team or as an individual
Ability to organise own workload
Ability to train less experienced and less qualified staff
Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both own co-workers and other, external health care professionals
Ability to work under pressure

Desirable criteria

Experience of molecular technology

Specific Skills

Essential criteria

Participation in mandatory weekend shift system and bank Holiday rota
Participation in voluntary single discipline on-call rota when suitably trained

Desirable criteria

Evidence of experience in all major areas of diagnostic microbiology, evidenced by bench logs and training records
Knowledge and understanding of microbiology analysers
Good interpretative skills when assessing bacterial growth and confirming pathogens and antibiograms
Knowledge of latest guidelines for diagnostic microbiology practices
Previous experience on an on-call rota for microbiology

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.