Specialist Biomedical Scientist
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Applications are invited from Biomedical Scientists registered with the Health and Care Professions Council to join our Microbiology team.
We are looking for enthusiastic motivated individuals to work in our busy, UKAS accredited laboratory. You can be newly qualified or experienced in Microbiology, as your banding will reflect this.
The posts will be based at North Tyneside Hospital and there is a requirement to participate in our 24/7 service provision, which covers the full 24 hour period, Monday to Sunday, including all bank holidays.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Biomedical Scientists and from Biomedical Scientists working towards completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma or MSc in Biomedical Science.
ANNEX 21: Applicants who do not yet meet the full Band 6 criteria may be appointed under Annex 21 arrangements, with automatic progression to Band 6 on successful completion of the required qualification.
Period of Training
Pay
More than 3 years from completion of training
60% of the pay band maximum
More than 2 but less than 3 years prior to completion of training
65% of the pay band maximum
More than one but less than 2 years prior to completion of training
70% of the pay band maximum
Up to 12 months to completion of training
75% of the pay band maximum
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Job description
The post holder will perform scientific and technical duties as required, within the post-holders training and competence.
Scientific / Technical
Carry out all laboratory investigations and analyses, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation.Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Participate in the departments 24/7 service provision, as required.Undertake quality control procedures and examine quality control results to identify poor performance and initiate appropriate corrective and preventative action.Participate in the operation and routine maintenance of equipment. The laboratory has a number of diagnostic systems, including WASP, Vitek II XL, Vitek MS Prime, BD BacTec, Panther Plus and Fusion, GeneXpert, BioFire TORCH, VIDAS3, Cobas, DS2, Liaison XL, and Seegene.Ensure that your personal work activity is managed to make effective use of time and maintain a sufficient supply of laboratory consumables, reagents and equipment.Ensure the competent and efficient use of digital data management systems, including Clinisys Winpath and Q-pulse.Assist in the supervision, training and teaching of staff and contribute to the departments training plan.Maintain a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio and undertake training, courses and other activities to satisfy HCPC requirements.Assist with the development, evaluation, verification and implementation of new methods and technologies.Ensure that safe working practices are followed in accordance with the departmental Health and Safety Policy and risk assessments.Be aware of and adhere to Trusts policies, including those relating to sickness absence, health and safety, discipline, grievance, and performance.Ensure compliance with all mandatory requirements including patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.Work flexibly and undertake other duties compatible with your work grade as required.
GENERAL DUTIES
To participate in the provision of a high quality Microbiology service that meets UKAS standards.Assist the department with continuous improvement including audit.
Person specification
Qualifications/Professional Registration
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- IBMS Certificate of Competence (or equivalent) with HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of CPD
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in a specialty relevant to the post, or demonstrate equivalent additional professional development, training and education with appropriate relevant post registration experience.
Desirable
- MSc Biomedical Sciences or relevant postgraduate qualification (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- In-depth theoretical and practical specialist knowledge in a pathology discipline obtained post registration
- Knowledge equivalent to postgraduate diploma level through specialist training and CPD
- Application of specialist theoretical and practical knowledge within own pathology discipline
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS pathology laboratory
- Experience in training
About the employer
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centers. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.