Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
1. To direct more junior staff regarding technical and work issues.
2. Dealing with telephone enquiries from nurses, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, giving technical advice on results and use of the service.
3. Appropriate recording of inventory management within the section to ensure accurate stock management.
4. Be able to work on a shift rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week.
5. To assist in effective verbal and written communication by qualified and unqualified staff.
6. To communicate, as appropriate, using information technology.
7. Report any issues to an appropriate person.
8. Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation.
9. Use the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements.
We look forward to you joining our close-knit Microbiology family. The environment is busy - but you will embrace this and enjoy the challenge of working to tight turn-around-times and targets. You will go home after your working day knowing you have made a positive difference to the patients we serve.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. HCPC registered with significant experience in Microbiology.
2. Completed Microbiology Specialist Portfolio or equivalent.
3. Uses continuing professional development as a means of self-development.
Desirable criteria
1. IBMS membership.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Experience as a specialist in a clinical pathology laboratory.
2. Experience of working in a microbiology clinical pathology laboratory.
3. Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories.
4. Understand the components of a quality management system.
Desirable criteria
1. Understanding of laboratory quality issues.
2. Problem-solving ability.
3. Familiar with Pathology LIMS.
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we're looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We'll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.
To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we've also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
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Supporting Information
The supporting information section is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skill and experiences align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person.
Our recruiting managers score applications based on the criteria listed in the person specification. They will be looking for evidence of how you meet these criteria. To increase your chances of securing an interview, provide examples of how you have applied your skills and knowledge in real-life situations. Share work-related successes and challenges you've navigated that align with the criteria. These could be from various aspects of your life, including work, education, and personal experiences.
Consider structuring your supporting information section with clear headings or bullet points. This approach will help both you and the recruiting manager navigate through your application more effectively.
Working Smarter pledge
We are reminded every day of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.
Secondments
If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by contacting askworkforce@lthtr.nhs.uk.
Young People
Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. Therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full-time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.
Disclosure and Barring Service checks
If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £26.40, Standard DBS check £26.40 and Enhanced DBS check £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
1. Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 424.4KB)
2. Creating your best application (PDF, 6.1MB)
3. What we can offer you (PDF, 6.7MB)
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