Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 421-LTUC-0965C-A
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate District Hospital
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pre-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered, Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our highly skilled and motivated Microbiology team at Harrogate District Hospital. The Microbiology team at Harrogate is highly regarded as having an excellent reputation with service users. The focus of the department is on delivery of a high quality service, with patients at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to achieve excellence every time.
The team at Harrogate is small and friendly, requiring a high degree of team work and co-operation from its members; so candidates should be prepared to be part of the close knit environment fostered in the department.
Main duties of the job
Our well established Microbiology department processes approximately 150,000 samples per year. The comprehensive clinical service includes bacteriology, serology, molecular microbiology, mycology and parasitology. The department utilises several different platforms; such as BD BacTec FX, Sysmex UF5000, bioMerieux Biofire, DiaSorin Liaison XL, Cepheid GeneXpert and Hologic Panther.
The candidate must have previous experience working in a clinical microbiology laboratory and it is desirable they have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology. They must be a team player and have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of general microbiology; including manual sensitivity testing, mycology, molecular techniques, virology / serology systems and automated urine analysis. The LIMS (LabCentre, Clinisys) is connected to electronic requesting and reporting. The department holds full UKAS accreditation and utilises the QPulse document management system.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week; however, part time may be considered. In addition, once competent, the successful candidate will be required to carry out weekend working and participate in the out of hours rota (17:30 – 21:00).
Working for our organisation
Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will support teaching and development of all staff groups in the department, as well as participate in all aspects of quality management to assist continuing UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 standards.
For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology / equivalent experience (significant post registration)
Desirable criteria
- MSc in an appropriate subject
- Fellowship of the IBMS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a clinical Microbiology laboratory with an IBMS Specialist Portfolio or significant post registration experience in a clinical Microbiology laboratory
Desirable criteria
- Experience in: parasitology, mycology, molecular techniques, virology / serology systems
- Experience of delivering training to staff
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 for clinical laboratories
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of IT in a pathology environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to observe and critically analyse complex results
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Good interpersonal skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Kirrane
- Job title
- Microbiology Section Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 555645
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