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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 patients’ 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.
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 automated 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
1. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist.
2. Science graduate with relevant postgraduate training in bacteriology and bacterial identification.
3. Evidence of continuous learning and professional development.
4. Willingness to undertake further training and development relevant to the post and work of the laboratory.
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