Job summary
The Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) Microbiology Department is based at the Norfolk at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. Providing the sole Microbiology service for Norfolk, we provide diagnostic and clinical services across three hospital sites at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and James Paget Hospital, along with the Clinical Commissioning Group. We deliver high-performing, ISO15189 accredited pathology services across Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology, Serology and molecular diagnostics.
Working for EPA provides exciting opportunities for development, research, education, and training, helping staff to experience a wide and varied career within our organization. We are committed to attracting and retaining pathology staff, valuing both skills and ideas, whilst supporting you in developing you full potential. Along with being IBMS accredited training laboratory, we also offer a variety of training opportunities for all staff.
Biomedical Support Workers specialising in Microbiology are required to perform a range of tests in Bacteriology, Virology and Serology. Good communication and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to produce accurate and precise work.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Scientific and Management Responsibilities:
1. To prepare and process all types of clinical material for diagnosis (except those processed at Containment Level 3).
2. Daily maintenance of very complex specialist analytical equipment (including automated EIA and molecular analysers), including initiation of calibration and quality assurance programs referring to senior staff as appropriate.
3. To perform Enzyme ImmunoAssays (EIA), Immunofluorescence (IF) and other serological assays according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under supervision by BMS.
4. To perform antibody/antigen investigations using advanced and complex molecular techniques with emphasis on accuracy, timing and contamination avoidance.
Responsibilities for Laboratory Information Systems:
1. Amending and updating patient data and results which includes other colleague's work.
2. Input test information into databases which includes own generated data and other healthcare staff generated data.
Training:
1. Complete mandatory and 'in-service' training in IT use and laboratory information services, Health & Safety, Sample Handling and labelling procedures.
2. Undertake ongoing service training and continue their own competence to practice to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
3. Provide training and instruction for other staff grades in own area.
Preference will be given to candidates with an extensive Virology/Serology or Molecular background.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
1. Flexible working hours
2. Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
3. Multi Faith prayer room
4. Discounted gym memberships
5. Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
6. Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
7. Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
8. Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
9. On-site Nursery
10. On-site cafes offering staff discounts
11. Support in career development
12. Flexible staff bank
13. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Labelling and preparing patients blood, urine and other fluids for analysis utilising aseptic techniques.
2. To prepare samples for Mycology microscopy and culture.
3. To prepare samples for testing and to assist the Biomedical Scientists.
4. To work in the blood culture laboratory: Prepare blood cultures and place on analyser, Sub culture positive bottles and prepare samples for microscopy, Set up biochemical identifications from pure cultures.
5. To process urine samples to include setting up bacterial cultures and sensitivities, data entry.
6. To process genital swabs, including the preparation of samples for microscopy.
7. To assist in the setting up of microbial sensitivities.
8. Load samples onto very complex analysers in accordance with SOPs.
9. To perform molecular assays.
10. To perform Complement Fixation Tests according to SOP with Healthcare Scientist validation.
The Trust is committed to providing the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service by following our PRIDE values.
All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of:
1. People focused (welcoming, kind, supportive)
2. Respect (listening, appreciative)
3. Integrity (communicate, professional)
4. Dedication (helpful, teamwork)
5. Excellence (safe, effective)
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
1. To work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
2. Be able to adapt to the changing exigencies of the service
3. Develop skills and demonstrate continued competence to practice
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
1. Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
2. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Experience
Essential
1. Relevant experience in UKAS/CPA accredited laboratory
2. Participation in training activities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
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