Senior Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and dynamic Biomedical Scientists in Microbiology and/or Virology to join our team as Senior Biomedical Scientists. These are 2 full-time, substantive vacancies; however, we can also support flexible working, job share or part time hours. The roles require participation in the on call and weekend rotas (7-day working model currently under review).

The Microbiology service, centralised on one site at the William Harvey Hospital, is well equipped with the latest automation and innovation. It provides a wide range of bacteriology, virology, molecular and mycology diagnostic tests for all our acute sites and community services, totalling approximately 600,000+ samples per year.

You will have an opportunity to grow your career in the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN).  We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers.  You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.

If you are ambitious, looking for a challenge and want to make one of these roles your own, then we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

To be a key member of the team charged with overseeing the throughput of workflow through the laboratory, in order to ensure time and quality effectiveness, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation requirements.

To be a lead specialist, responsible for a team of Biomedical Scientists and Assistant Healthcare Scientists. Providing day to day supervision and organisation of section(s) and resources within the department.

To be responsible for the teaching, training and development of laboratory staff and maintaining an up to date knowledge and competency.

To work independently, use initiative to problem-solve and make recommendations for improvement.

To be responsible for diagnoses, utilising the most current scientific methods

Applicants must be HCPC registered with suitable experience at a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist level or above. They should ideally hold a Level 7 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalence in experience would also be considered.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you would like to discuss any aspects of the job, have further queries or would like an informal chat or visit of the laboratory, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the details below.