Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

Job description

Job summary

The Microbiology Laboratory is based on a single site at the Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH) and is equipped with state of the art analysers/ equipment and has a Pathology-wide IT system that links with the hospital HISS system. The department processes in the region of 255,000 specimens a year.The department has a technical staff of 19 serving the Conquest Hospital, Eastbourne District General Hospital, and a large GP catchment area, providing an interesting and varied workload. This UKAS-accredited, IBMS training-approved and fully computerised department provides a comprehensive diagnostic service, including Serology. Current instrumentation includes BD Bactec blood culture system, Cepheid Genexpert PCR system, Urine Sedimax, MastUri, BDMax PCR analyser, Biomerieux MALDI-TOF.We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to undertake all aspects of routine laboratory work, and function at a Specialist Biomedical Scientist level. You must be suitably qualified and HCPC-registered, with at least 2 years post-registration laboratory experience in the UK, with a completed IBMS specialist portfolio.Qualified and HCPC-registered BMS staff participate in the contractual 7-day rotas.

Main duties of the job

Biomedical Scientists working in Microbiology are responsible for analysing and interpreting the various causes of infection by the identification of disease-causing microorganisms, and for recommending their antibiotic treatment where appropriate. These processes utilise the most up-to-date scientific methods and highly complex analytical equipment, in conjunction with the traditional methods of culture, microscopy and antigen/antibody-complex diagnostics, and by the application of microbiological, biochemical, serological and molecular techniques. The post-holder will be required to have a variety of microbiology skills in order to perform all these tests.

Diagnostic work includes the examination of a wide variety of samples such as blood, tissue, urine, cerebrospinal fluid and faecal material. Investigations include culture and identification of bacteria and fungi, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and the identification of lice, fleas and parasites. Serological investigations include assays for the diagnosis of HIV and Hepatitis B, other blood borne viruses and the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Health Professionals Council registered.
• Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology.
• Evidence of continued professional develop to post graduate level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Demonstrable knowledge and skills achieved through ongoing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses e.g. specific Mycology training courses, specific Parasitology training courses, advanced instrument training courses, BSAC Symposia, etc.

Desirable

• MSc Microbiology

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years of post HCPC-registration experience in a Microbiology Laboratory in the UK is required.
• Previous experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience working with BDMax, BD BACTEC, BD Viper, WASP, Vitek MS, Vidas, Cobas, Sedimax, MAST Uri

Skills

Essential

• Advanced microbiology techniques
• Highly developed microbiology skills
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures as applied in Pathology
• Good knowledge of Good Laboratory` Practice
• Basic molecular diagnostic techniques.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision after state registration
• Ability to validate results for clinical use. Identification of microorganisms and interpretation of diagnostic tests.

Desirable

• Good molecular diagnostic techniques. Good scientific numeracy.
• Capable of working under pressure
• Capable of working in difficult environmental conditions.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Health Professionals Council registered.
• Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology.
• Evidence of continued professional develop to post graduate level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Demonstrable knowledge and skills achieved through ongoing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses e.g. specific Mycology training courses, specific Parasitology training courses, advanced instrument training courses, BSAC Symposia, etc.

Desirable

• MSc Microbiology

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years of post HCPC-registration experience in a Microbiology Laboratory in the UK is required.
• Previous experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience working with BDMax, BD BACTEC, BD Viper, WASP, Vitek MS, Vidas, Cobas, Sedimax, MAST Uri

Skills

Essential

• Advanced microbiology techniques
• Highly developed microbiology skills
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures as applied in Pathology
• Good knowledge of Good Laboratory` Practice
• Basic molecular diagnostic techniques.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision after state registration
• Ability to validate results for clinical use. Identification of microorganisms and interpretation of diagnostic tests.

Desirable

• Good molecular diagnostic techniques. Good scientific numeracy.
• Capable of working under pressure
• Capable of working in difficult environmental conditions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

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