Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-motivated and reliable people to join our friendly team in the Microbiology department at BHR University Hospitals Trust for Fixed Term 12 months and Permanent roles. The department is based on two sites: Queen's Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Goodmayes. The Queen's Hospital site is the current primary work base, however working at the King George Hospital site will be required in support of the service requirements. You should have a science-based foundation degree, preferably Biomedical Science, or equivalent qualification. You will be computer literate, have the ability to follow procedures, have good written/verbal communication skills and an enthusiasm for learning. The post holder will receive formal training within the Trust as well as within the Microbiology Department. Performance will be assessed regularly by an appraisal system and laboratory-based competence assessment. The post holder will work in all areas of the laboratory on a rotational basis, including the serology and molecular sections based at King George Hospital. The position requires staff to work flexible hours during the week as well as at weekends and bank holidays. We are a very busy department and require staff to work as a team to allow us to efficiently process the daily workload.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will rotate through sections of Microbiology, working in a team to perform complex analytical investigations on patient samples in order to provide a quality and timely diagnostic and monitoring service essential for patient care. Although not UK registered, the post holder will hold relevant qualifications in Medical Laboratory Science or Technology, but will not take responsibility for validating or authorising patient results.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
1. Holds or currently working towards Foundation degree in laboratory science, IBMS Certificate of Achievement part II, or non-IBMS accredited science-based degree or diploma which is not eligible for registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
1. Experience in a Microbiology diagnostic laboratory
Desirable
1. Knowledge of Quality control procedures
2. Experience in a NHS laboratory
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
1. Competent in using complex analysers
Desirable
1. Use of Word processing and spreadsheet packages
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
QH Microbiology
Romford
RM7 0AG
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