Job Title: Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Location: Southwest Pathology services, Taunton, Lisieux Way, Somerset
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Core hours, Monday to Sunday, 08:30 – 17:00
Are you an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with expertise in Clinical Bacteriology? Join our team of passionate professionals at Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) in Somerset and make a difference in the field!
Description:
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.
Responsibilities:
As a Biomedical Scientist within the Bacteriology team, you will perform and interpret routine and specialist testing providing patient centred scientific excellence whilst maintaining high quality standards in accordance with ISO15189. You will 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. 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 or without, post registration experience working in a busy Clinical Bacteriology department.
* Excellent working knowledge and hands on experience working with Kiestra, BacTec, MALDI-Tof and automated AST platforms.
* A good understanding of the clinical significance of the results you are producing.
Experienced Band 5 BMS who have commenced their Specialist Portfolio will be considered.
About Us:
SPS is part of the SYNLAB UK & Ireland network of laboratories who work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology testing service. We operate in increasingly diverse employment 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,339.00-£44,962.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SBSB6M
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