Job Introduction
The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) protects the nation from infectious diseases and external hazards, offering trusted advice to the government and public on outbreak management.
Main Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
* To work as part of the laboratory team, providing a high level of microbiological analysis in order to provide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and treatment.
* To process the clinical specimens received and to undertake the related tasks in the various sections of the laboratory, undertaking reading, reporting and the interpretation of results in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* To adhere and contribute to the delivery of the Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS).
* To read and interpret cultures and determine the antibiotic susceptibility and identification of micro organisms.
* To be able to interpret and report on routine and specialist Bacteriology laboratory tests, in accordance with laboratory protocols and commensurate with grade.
* To use equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Criteria:
* State registered Biomedical Scientist.
* Demonstrate extensive post-registration experience in Bacteriology- minimum of 2 years.
* Competency on all laboratory benches.
* A good understanding of basic theoretical and practical microbiology.
* Ability to work unsupervised in all areas of a bacteriology laboratory.
This placement is Monday – Friday, however the successful hire will be expected to work 1:6 weekends, to support the team.
This post has an initial end date of 31.03.2025, with further possibility of extension.
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