About this role
Job summary
Salary : Band 6 £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Hours : Full Time, 37.5
Contract : Permanent
The Department of Clinical Microbiology is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our busy Microbiology Department within a large University NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, high-throughput laboratory that provides a comprehensive diagnostic service to acute, specialist and community healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
As part of a diverse team, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-orientated diagnostic service, supporting patient care through the processing, analysis, interpretation and reporting of a wide range of microbiological investigations. The laboratory benefits from a wide test repertoire, including molecular diagnostics and close links with clinical and academic colleagues.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
To work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists, to deliver a patient-orientated medical laboratory service and contribute to efficient and effective patient care.
Perform and supervise Microbiology investigations across bacteriology, serology, mycology and molecular diagnostics.
Interpret laboratory findings and authorise results within agreed competency levels.
Participate in quality management, audit, service development and verification of new methodologies.
Support the training and development of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and university students.
Participate in the departmental shift system, weekend, bank holiday and on-call rota as required.
Actively contribute to maintaining ISO 15189 accreditation and compliance with relevant quality standards.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology / Virology or equivalent e.g. MSc in Microbiology / Biomedical Science
Experience Essential
Have at least three years post-registration experience of working within a UK hospital diagnostic microbiology laboratory environment as a registered Biomedical Scientist. Be to demonstrate a broad level of specialist knowledge and practical experience. Have evidence of continuing professional development.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Ability to use highly automated equipment. Ability to maintain standards of accuracy and hand to eye coordination in repetitive manual techniques. Ability to work in a methodical and organised manner. Ability to undertake the technical validation of microbiological test results. Knowledge to undertake the interpretation of diagnostic laboratory results. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures within a clinical microbiology laboratory. Strong customer service skills. Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and without supervision. To have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Practical knowledge of clinical laboratory equipment and methods.
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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)