Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

Job overview

The post holder is responsible for assisting in the provision of a diagnostic service.

To perform competently a range of laboratory techniques and procedures in one or more section(s) of the Microbiology Department either singly, or as part of a team, that equate to the training and level of responsibility of a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS.

Main duties of the job

• As a registered BMS your work is governed by the level of training you receive.  Once trained and competency assessed, you will be expected to work independently in any section of the Department.
• You are expected to follow defined, written procedures and protocols (S.O.P.s).
• To validate and authorise analytical results in accordance with S.O.P.s
• You are expected to supervise, instruct or train staff to a level defined by your grade.
• You are expected to organise and plan your own work and that of staff under your supervision.
• You are expected to liaise professionally with other staff in Pathology and handle enquiries from external users of the service appropriately; you may be required to provide or receive complex information or provide advice, an explanation of results or instructions.
• You are expected to undergo post-registration training (specifically an IBMS Specialist Diploma) in order to become eligible for a Specialist BMS role.
• You will rotate through all sections of the department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.