Main area: Microbiology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in the 7 day and out of hours roster will be required)
Job ref: 370-CSS5PAT-V1362
Employer: Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Site: Warrington and Halton NHS Foundation Trust
Town: Warrington
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 14/03/2025
Biomedical Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
As a Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be expected to work within the professional standards of the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence to support their continuous professional development (CPD).
After training, the post holder will be required to participate in out of hours rotas including extended working days, weekends, and on-call.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within the Microbiology department undertaking a range of scientific procedures using automated and manual processes with a range of biological samples to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of infectious diseases.
All staff within the department are encouraged to actively participate in the department's quality management system.
The Microbiology department is an IBMS accredited training laboratory and supports staff in completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
Working for our organisation
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience for our staff.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton, we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care, and maternity services, while Halton Hospital focuses on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre.
A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse, and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity, and inclusion work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Microbiology laboratory is well equipped with a Biomerieux MS and VITEKS for automated identification and sensitivity testing, and a VIDAS immunoassay system. Two VIRTUO's are in place for automated blood culture monitoring, and the laboratory has a range of molecular platforms including the SeroSep EntericBio system, Cepheid Genexpert, and the Biomerieux TORCH.
The post holder will be required to work as part of the Microbiology team and will be expected to rotate through all sections of the department.
Person specification
Experience
* Experience with a laboratory
* Basic training in Biomedical Sciences
Mental effort
* Concentration
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
* Relevant first degree or HNC/HND
Skills
* Written and oral communication skills
* Analytical skills
Specific role requirements
* High degree of manual dexterity
* Ability to follow protocols
* Ability to work on own initiative and organise/prioritise workload
* Demonstrates self-directed development and work practice
Working conditions
* Able to handle and work with biological materials
WHH hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website. Please review your eligibility and the eligibility of the role before submitting your application.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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