Specalist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology inSalisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED 9 DEC 2023
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust rOH9fB9A
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Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced, well motivated and suitably qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to work at Salisbury District Hospital. Working as part of a team you will contribute to the provision and further development of a high quality diagnostic service. You will support the Senior Biomedical Scientists responsible for the day to day organisation of the laboratory. You should be highly motivated, a good communicator and enjoy working as part of a Pathology wide team.
Rotation throughout the laboratory will be expected and training will be provided. The laboratory has core hours of 09:00 - 17:30, but provides 24/7 cover via extended hours and an on-call service. Once successful training is complete, the successful candidates will be expected to participate fully in extended hours and weekends, Bank holiday and on-call rotas.
Applicants must be HCPC registered and have a IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
- Uses interpretative skills to determine the pathogenic and clinical significance of the results of laboratory tests including:
- Preparing, examining and reporting on microscopic examination of specimens.
- Deciding on appropriate tests and procedures to identify pathogenic organisms.
- Performing and interpreting molecular diagnostic tests.
- Referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion.
- Performs manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.
- Takes corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods.
- Ensures first line trouble shooting of complex analytical equipment or methods.
- Performs work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures.
- Safely handle blood, urine, faeces, organs, other body tissue, and hazardous materials.
- Participates in the introduction of new equipment or methods.
- Supervises the work and monitor performance of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Associate Practitioners and trainees/students.
- Participates in the maintenance and the further development of the quality system.
- Complies with good work practices in accordance with the standards of UKAS Accreditation and other relevant professional and legislative
- Works flexibly depending on the needs of the service which may include any integrated shift system/rotation pattern which operates in the Department.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced, well motivated and suitably qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to work at Salisbury District Hospital. Working as part of a team you will contribute to the provision and further development of a high quality diagnostic service. You will support the Senior Biomedical Scientists responsible for the day to day organisation of the laboratory. You should be highly motivated, a good communicator and enjoy working as part of a Pathology wide team.
Rotation throughout the laboratory will be expected and training will be provided. The laboratory has core hours of 09:00 - 17:30, but provides 24/7 cover via extended hours and an on-call service. Once successful training is complete, the successful candidates will be expected to participate fully in extended hours and weekends, Bank holiday and on-call rotas.
Applicants must be HCPC registered and have a IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
- Uses interpretative skills to determine the pathogenic and clinical significance of the results of laboratory tests including:
- Preparing, examining and reporting on microscopic examination of specimens.
- Deciding on appropriate tests and procedures to identify pathogenic organisms.
- Performing and interpreting molecular diagnostic tests.
- Referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion.
- Performs manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.
- Takes corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods.
- Ensures first line trouble shooting of complex analytical equipment or methods.
- Performs work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures.
- Safely handle blood, urine, faeces, organs, other body tissue, and hazardous materials.
- Participates in the introduction of new equipment or methods.
- Supervises the work and monitor performance of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Associate Practitioners and trainees/students.
- Participates in the maintenance and the further development of the quality system.
- Complies with good work practices in accordance with the standards of UKAS Accreditation and other relevant professional and legislative
- Works flexibly depending on the needs of the service which may include any integrated shift system/rotation pattern which operates in the Department.
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