Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 200-STG-713139-7019872-DK
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Tooting
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
Band 6
*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
Job overview
This vacancy is specifically for 1.0 WTE Bacteriology post. Candidates will be given speciality interview questions to answer on the day.
South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four Hospital Trusts – St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust – designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust’s service and providing them within a single organisation.
The Microbiology department at St George’s has state of the art equipment, offering full laboratory automation and a vast array of molecular platforms. The laboratory prides itself on its innovative and progressive approach to Microbiology.
** Please note applicants who have been interviewed unsuccessfully in the last three months will not be invited to interview for this post **
Main duties of the job
***Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full job main duties:***
Microbiology at SWLP is looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic, friendly team . You will be deployed in Microbiology at the St George's site. The department offers the latest equipment in the Microbiology field with three Kiestra lines, MALDI-ToF technology, Uri-system, Liaison XLs, EntericBio, BD FX, MGIT and Phoenix. There is an automated Serology track system and a specialised Molecular service including high throughput analysers.
The department also offers an extensive screening program for latent TB for the London region.
The post holder will be expected to have good knowledge and experience in Microbiology in addition to being able to demonstrate excellent problem solving skills.
You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 shift system which includes weekend, night, late and bank holiday working as part of hours.
Working for our organisation
For further information regarding working for SWLP, please follow the link below:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the main responsibilities for the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Provides specialist technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.
Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
To assist in training and supervising staff and deputising for the Advanced Biomedical Scientist when necessary.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- · An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- · HCPC Registration
- · Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- · Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- · Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- · Evidence of continuing professional development
- · Knowledge of health and safety issues
- · Experience of quality management systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- · Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- · Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- · Accuracy and attention to detail
- · Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- · Able to work as part of a team
- · Ability to work under pressure
- · Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- · Intermediate level of computer skills
- · Excellent communication and presentation skills
- · Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Other relevant requirements
Essential criteria
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: [email protected].
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aimee Rhodes
- Job title
- General Manager Division of Infection & Immunity
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02087251812
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