About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Clinical Microbiology at King's Mill Hospital for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated and professional team.
We are seeking a committed individual with a strong interest in clinical microbiology and a passion for delivering high-quality diagnostic services. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You will undertake a broad range of bacteriological, serological and molecular microbiology investigations, contributing to the delivery of accurate, timely and clinically relevant diagnostic results. This will include the identification and interpretation of clinically significant microorganisms, as well as the interpretation of antimicrobial susceptibility testing, supporting clinicians in the effective management of patients with suspected or confirmed infection.
Applications will also be considered from HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists currently working within diagnostic microbiology who have relevant experience and are in the process of completing the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.For candidates who have not yet completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio, the post will be offered at the appropriate Annex 21 salary in accordance with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements Essential
Relevant theoretical / practical / scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a laboratory service
Qualifications Essential
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered as a Biomedical Scientist Scientist. IBMS Certificate of Competence Biomedical Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent acceptable by Health Professions Council Computer literacy skills
Desirable
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Further Training Essential
Participates in Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Experience Essential
Significant specialist training in a Clinical Microbiology laboratory during which time sufficient knowledge has been acquired to demonstrate competence in the portfolio of specialist training
Desirable
Experience in Serology and Molecular techniques
Contractual Requirements Essential
37.5 hours per week 5 days out of 7 Participation in the out-of-hours on call service
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.
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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton In Ashfield
NG17 4JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)