Job Description
Job Title: Biomedical Scientist – Infection Sciences (Bacteriology)
Location: Hub Laboratory, Taunton (with overnight on-call undertaken at our Essential Services Laboratory at Musgrove Park Hospital)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including lates, weekends and overnight on-call shifts)
Short Description:
Are you looking for a rewarding career in a state-of-the-art laboratory, situated in the heart of Somerset, which offers customer-centric medical excellence?
Description:
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with expertise in Clinical Bacteriology available on a full-time and permanent basis. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to providing a high-quality testing service and are enthusiastic about mentoring and sharing their knowledge.
Our Bacteriology team operates a 24/7 service working predominantly at the Hub Laboratory, Lisieux Way, Taunton.
You will have the opportunity to work in a laboratory which takes a leading technological approach with state-of-the-art 3rd generation Kiestra TMT system, Bruker MALDI-ToF, and Phoenix M50 AST. The department supports testing for the local NHS Trust and primary care providers.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland have extensive experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures - including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS).
Our team at SPS has been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.
At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. We offer a Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles.
In addition to a competitive pay structure, we offer a joining bonus of up to £10,000, relocation package, and access to SYNLAB benefits scheme.
SPS maintains a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all staff members. This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth.
Responsibilities:
1. Perform and interpret routine and specialist testing providing patient-centered scientific excellence whilst maintaining high quality standards in accordance with ISO15189.
2. Supervise, mentor, and support other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, and Medical Laboratory Assistants within your department, sharing your knowledge, experience, and passion for your work.
3. Maintain fitness to practice and participate actively in CPD.
Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health, and wellbeing of those within our community that we serve.
Qualifications:
If you have the following qualifications and skills, then we’d love to hear from you:
* HCPC registration, with post-registration experience working in a busy Clinical Bacteriology department.
* Excellent working knowledge and experience working with Kiestra, BacTec, MALDI-ToF, and automated AST platforms.
* A good understanding of the clinical significance of the results you are producing.
To commence employment as a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist you must have your Specialist Portfolio in Bacteriology or equivalent experience (if HCPC Registration via IBMS Portfolio route).
However, SPS is committed to support dedicated and engaged Band 5 applicants looking to complete a Specialist Portfolio. SPS offers automatic progression to Band 6 upon successful completion of the Specialist portfolio along with a retention bonus.
About Us:
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers, and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract, and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff are vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate two-way communication, engaging with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encouraging feedback and suggestions.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
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