Main area: Microbiology
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Routine hours Mon - Fri 08:45 to 17:15. Weekends on rotation basis. On-call in addition to routine hours.)
Job ref: 320-CDCS-3370
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 07/01/2025
Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
We are seeking a motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join our Microbiology Department. We are part of a modern laboratory within the newly formed Derbyshire Pathology joint venture for Derby and Chesterfield laboratories which are both accredited to ISO 15189.
The department performs bacteriology, parasitology, serology, molecular testing and operates an extended working day.
This is an opportunity to join a friendly well-motivated team and we would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further. Candidates with Virology/ Serology experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake the day-to-day sample processing and analytical clinical investigations for Microbiology to the agreed standard of timeliness and quality.
2. Supervise support grade staff, including Associate Practitioners and MLAs within their work area.
3. Engage in training of staff.
4. Fully participate in the on-call and shift systems.
5. Familiarisation and understanding of ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements; audit and training/education techniques is essential.
6. Experience of utilising transformation methodologies to drive change and improve service delivery is also desirable.
Closing date of applications: 23 December 2024
Interview date: 7 January 2025
Experience
* Demonstrable post HCPC registration UK laboratory experience.
* Knowledge of quality and accreditation processes (UKAS).
* Virology - Serology/ Molecular experience.
* Experience of troubleshooting.
* Participation in on-call/ out of hours.
Skills/ Knowledge
* Competent to be on the on-call rota as a lone worker.
* Experience of audits and non-conformances.
* Good verbal communication at all levels.
* Laboratory health and safety, COSHH and risk assessment.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
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