Job vacancy: Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Bromborough

Job summary

Main area: Microbiology
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 Night, Late, Early and Weekend Shift working)
Job ref: 408-25-055-B

Employer: Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Chester and Wirral Microbiology Service
Town: Bromborough
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

Band 6

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Specialist Biomedical Scientist position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria

Degree or equivalent in Biomedical sciences or a qualification acceptable by the Health & Care Professions Council
Able to satisfy registration requirements with the Health & Care Professions Council, plus, if registered prior to July 2008, have met registration requirements at the time
Completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio Diploma or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

A good understanding of microbiological concepts in relation to patient care and environmental services
Demonstrates ability to work competently and unsupervised
Demonstrates technical expertise and experience in bacteriology, serology and molecular methods
Demonstrates good organisational skills in a pressurised work environment
Demonstrates ability to organise, prioritise workload and good time management skills

Desirable criteria

Proficient in the use of the laboratory computer systems

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Demonstrates ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly and professionally at all levels
Adopt a courteous, approachable and helpful manner when dealing with customers, staff and the public
Able to work in a team
Respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach
Demonstrate adaptable and flexible approach in undertaking duties required of the post
Ability and willingness to undergo further training and continual professional development
Comply with Trust Health & Safety Policy and Procedures
Maintain confidentiality in line with Trust’s Policies

Desirable criteria

Ability to motivate and lead staff, evidence of a management or supervisory role
Experience of laboratory audit procedure to comply with quality standards

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria

Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:

UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

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Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process.

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Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).

The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.

If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.

The Department of Health and Social Care has released a new publication to support overseas candidates looking to work in health and care in the UK.

The new guidance provides information on the recruitment process that candidates should expect when applying for work in the UK. Please follow the below link:

New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.