Job Summary
You will be working as part of a scientific and clinical team, including doctors, nurses and other health care professionals and the role you perform will
directly contribute to saving and improving patient’s lives.
There are many opportunities for career advancement within NHSBT. With experience and training you may progress to managing a section of the
laboratory, right through to lead scientist with responsibility for the entire laboratory service. You may use your knowledge to specialise in an area vital
to the operation of a modern diagnostic service such as Quality Control, training and education or research and development.
We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.
The National Bacteriology Laboratory plays a leading role in transfusion and transplantation microbiology, both nationally and internationally, with close links with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), universities and international biomedical companies.
Main duties
You will be required to perform, analyse, record and interpret a wide range of specialist / complex bacteriological investigations relating to the issue of results for blood and tissue products
You will be responsible for the support and training of new and less experienced staff
You will be required to handle blood and tissue samples and operate a range of laboratory analysers and equipment
You will be on hand to deal with queries from other departments, medical staff or visitors and to provide specialist bacteriological advice to a range of service users
Some Saturday working will be required on a rotational basis
About You
Experience and Knowledge
1. Broad knowledge and experience in the field of bacteriology and bacterial identification gained through previous experience working as a Biomedical Scientist
2. Experience in specialised manual and autommated bacteriological laboratory techniques using a wide range of complex equipment
3. Experience in prioritising and issuing work to other staff and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met
4. Understanding of UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice and UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS)
5. Experience of training and mentoring staff
Qualifications and Training
6. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist
7. Science graduate with relevant post graduate training in bacteriology and bacterial identification.
8. Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
9. Willingness to undertake further training and development relevant to the post and work of the laboratory