Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

Job overview

Are you passionate about patient care?

We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to come and join our Microbiology team in York. You MUST be registered with the HCPC in order to come and work with us in our fast paced laboratory, however we may consider those working towards their HCPC registration who have an IBMS accredited degree.

Those who have already completed their specialist portfolio are eligible for a Band 6 post within this role to be discussed with the appointing manager.

The successful candidate will be part of the Microbiology team on our York site, performing scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases and disease investigation of other pathological processes.

Rotation throughout the whole of our laboratory will be expected and training will be provided as you go.  The laboratory has core hours of 08:30 - 17:00, but provides 24/7 cover via extended hours and an on-call service. Once training is complete, the successful candidates are required to participate fully in our extended hours and weekends, bank holiday and on-call rotas.

Our laboratory values our staff and we fully support and actively encourage the learning and development of all individuals.

This advert may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Main duties of the job

• 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.
• 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
• Assists and deputises for the BMS7 as required (Band 6).
• Works flexibly depending on the needs of the service which may include any integrated shift system/rotation pattern which operates in the Department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected]

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.