About this role
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our busy, friendly and professional Clinical Microbiology Team. This exciting post would be ideal for scientists with multi-discipline experience or for those looking to expand their current knowledge base. Further training is always encouraged and supported.
This is a full time post of 37.5 hours per week across a 24/7 working week including nights and weekends.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Biomedical Scientist will work as a key member of the team, helping to deliver a continuously improving and high quality service. The post-holder will also be expected to act as a mentor for more junior scientific and support staff, and where required, to lead and supervise a sub-section of the laboratory in the absence of senior staff.
The Royal Cornwall Hospital is the principal provider of emergency, acute, specialist and community healthcare to the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The current Microbiology Department comprises of two main sections: Bacteriology and Virology (Serology/Molecular). Experience in the use of BD FX blood culturesystem, IQ Sprint urine analysers, Vitek, BD MGIT TB system, Bruker Malditof MS and a variety of molecular assays would be advantageous; together with working to UKAS accreditation standards.
As a Specialist BMS, you will be expected to participate in the current rota system including weekend working and the on-call rota. The department's operates 7 days a week and you will be expected to work to a 16 week shift rota including day shifts, late shifts, including the overnight out of hours service (12-9pm) and weekends. Further training is encouraged and supported. The position offers the opportunity to become a valued member of of our friendly team in a county renowned for its beaches and stunning scenery.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BMS Degree or equivalent. Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist Holds a Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology (or equivalent) or be actively undertaking at the time of appointment (Completion expected within 1 year)
Desirable
Further Qualifications with IBMS, HSE, NEBOSH, IT or other relevant laboratory achievments
Experience Essential
Relevant diagnostic laboratory experience Working knowledge of bacteriology laboratory bench areas.
Desirable
Experience training and supervising less qualified/experienced staff
Practical/Intellectual Skills Essential
Highly developed knowledge of routine/specialised manual and automated laboratory investigations and procedures in all sections. A good understanding of theoretical & practical microbiology Knowledge of the correct balance between initiative and limits of authority Good verbal communication at all levels
Desirable
Practical experience with a Laboratory Quality Management System
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)