About this role
Job summary
Microbiology Services for the NCA are provided by two laboratories one at the Royal Oldham Hospital and one at Salford Royal Hospital. Primarily based at the Royal Oldham Hospital this opportunity has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist to join this busy but friendly department to support service delivery.
We have ISO 15189:2022 accreditation ; have IBMS training laboratory status and process approximately 1,000,000 specimens per annum, with a broad repertoire of diagnostic testing, including general bacteriology, molecular, parasitology, and serology with a number of automated systems including antibiotic susceptibility testing, blood cultures, MALDI-ToF and molecular equipment. Continuous professional development is actively encouraged with regular in-house meetings.
The department operates 07:00-20:00 Monday-Friday and 07:00-17:00 weekends and Bank Holidays with a three shift system earlies, cores and lates; there is an on-call service outside core hours. It is important to note that if you are successful, you will be required to participate in all rosters when competent i.e. weekend, bank holidays and out-of-hours services.
Main duties of the job
To complement our excellent team further we are looking for an enthusiastic innovative and highly motivated individual committed to providing a high quality service to join us in this very busy department.
You should have good technical expertise, a sound knowledge of diagnostic microbiology, with excellent organisational, communications and interpersonal skills.
You should be either registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), or have evidence of eligibility and have completed the IBMS registration portfolio/ equivalent.
For the Band 6 position you should have either the IBMS specialist portfolio, or equivalent qualifications and/ or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
Please note that we are currently not able to consider employment of trainee Biomedical Scientists i.e. applicants without the above requirements.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration & Qualifications Essential
HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist IBMS Specialist Portfolio Substantial post registration experience
Desirable
IBMS Certificate of Extended Practice
Knowledge Skills & Experience Essential
Relevant practical experience and theoretical knowledge of Diagnostic Microbiology Evidence of experience of a range of diagnostic Microbiology skills Evidence of good organisational/ planning/ time management skills Evidence of attention to detail Experience of use of laboratory equipment Eperience of use of computers/ software/ LIMS Evidence of good analytical judgment and technical skills Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
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).
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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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
OLDHAM
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)