The department embraces all aspects of a modern clinical bacteriology service combining traditional methodologies with laboratory automation. It has a friendly atmosphere with good team spirit and offers the opportunity for you to develop personally and professionally. The postholder will: Undertake on-going training and development and update Professional Development Plan, as required by the Laboratory Manager or Lead Biomedical Scientist. Be required to assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples received and liaises with senior technical staff for action or advice following departmental sample acceptance policy. Ensure data integrity when entering demographics and results into the laboratory information system. Perform sample preparation, processing bodily fluids and materials, including high. Analyse biological samples including more complex/ specialist investigations requiring a high level of skill. Work in high-risk Containment Level 3 laboratories following local code of practice within these facilities. Selection Process Details This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience, skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. Stage 1: Application & Sift (Competency-based assessments) You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the below 8 essential criteria that have been selected from the job description, and this will be in the form of an Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 750 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the 8 listed essential criteria. The application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Stage 2: Interview (competency based) You will be invited to a face to face interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview. As part of the selection process, you will be asked to take a Short Microbiology Knowledge Test. Face to Face interviews If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. This role is based at:Bacteriology Department,National Infection Services, UKHSA Southwest Laboratory Science Quarter Southmead Hospital,BristolBS10 5NB Please note hybrid working is not available for this role. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.