Biomedical Scientist - NHS
Job overview
As a Biomedical Scientist the post holder will be expected work within the professional standards of the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence to support their continuous professional development (CPD).
After training the post holder will be required to participate in out of hours rota's including extended working days, weekends and oncall.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within the Microbiology department undertaking a range of scientific procedures using automated and manual processes with a range of biological samples to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of infectious diseases.
All staff within the department are encouraged to actively participate in the departments quality management system.
The Microbiology department is an IBMS accredited training laboratory and supports staff in completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
See attached job description for further information.
Working for our organisation
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff.We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Microbiology laboratory is well equipped with a Biomerieux MS and VITEKS for automated identification and sensitivity testing, and a VIDAS immunoassay system. Two VIRTUO's are in place for automated blood culture monitoring and the laboratory has a range of molecular platforms including the SeroSep EntericBio system, Cepheid Genexpert and the Biomerieux TORCH.
The post holder will be required to work as part of the Microbiology team and will be expected to rotate through all sections of the department.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience with a laboratory
- Basic training in Biomedical Sciences
- Microbiology experience
Mental effort
Essential criteria- Concentration
Qualifications
Essential criteria- HCPC registration
- Relevant first degree or HNC/HND
Skills
Essential criteria- Written and oral communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Analytical skills
Specific role requirements
Essential criteria- High degree of manual dexterity
- Ability to follow protocols
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise/prioritise workload
- Demonstrates self-directed development and work practice
Working conditions
Essential criteria- Able to handle and work with biological materials
You can find more information on the Government website. Please review your eligibility and the eligibility of the role before submitting your application.