Employer: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Trustwide
Town: 317 Trustwide
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 15/01/2025
Advanced Biomedical Scientist – POCT and Molecular Hot Lab Lead
Band 7
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. Job overview
The Department of Microbiology and Virology is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Biomedical Scientist to provide the day-to-day operational continuity of the RVI Hot Lab, in order to deliver an efficient and timely service to the Trust. The post holder will manage and support the use of POCT analysers throughout the Trust and represent Microbiology and Virology at POCT meetings. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate laboratory diagnostic tests are performed using their knowledge, judgement and technical expertise. They will have experience of microbiology and/or virology at both a technical and theoretical level and be able to demonstrate leadership qualities. They will be required to manage a small team and lead future developments within the section as required by the Trust. There will be a requirement to work cross-site and responsibilities within other areas of the main laboratory, based at the Freeman Hospital will be expected. The role requires the individual to work closely with departmental colleagues, consultant microbiologists and other service users. Main duties of the job
To provide specialist scientific knowledge and to work as a member of the team to assess, plan and contribute to the provision of a specialised service. To supervise and participate in the practical work of the section including reception, sorting, numbering, booking in and analysis of Microbiology samples. To inoculate and incubate culture plates, analyse cultures, decide on possible significant pathogens, identify micro-organisms, perform antibiotic susceptibility tests, validate and report results and interpretive comments. To ensure appropriate laboratory diagnostic tests are performed and results validated using judgement and expertise. To interpret laboratory results and apply these to ensure individual patient needs are met. To participate in the section Quality Assurance programmes. To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment. Person specification
Qualifications & Education
BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent Qualification Health & Care Professions Council registration IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma Knowledge & Experience
Previous experience and knowledge in Microbiology or Virology gained as a Biomedical Scientist. Previous practical experience of working in an NHS Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. Specialist Microbiology and/or Virology knowledge. Skills & Abilities
Comprehensive leadership skills. Strong analytical, organisational and planning skills. Able to understand complex problems quickly and to identify workable solutions. Able to effectively communicate complex issues both verbally and in writing. Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment.
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Band 7
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. Job overview
The Department of Microbiology and Virology is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Biomedical Scientist to provide the day-to-day operational continuity of the RVI Hot Lab, in order to deliver an efficient and timely service to the Trust. The post holder will manage and support the use of POCT analysers throughout the Trust and represent Microbiology and Virology at POCT meetings. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate laboratory diagnostic tests are performed using their knowledge, judgement and technical expertise. They will have experience of microbiology and/or virology at both a technical and theoretical level and be able to demonstrate leadership qualities. They will be required to manage a small team and lead future developments within the section as required by the Trust. There will be a requirement to work cross-site and responsibilities within other areas of the main laboratory, based at the Freeman Hospital will be expected. The role requires the individual to work closely with departmental colleagues, consultant microbiologists and other service users. Main duties of the job
To provide specialist scientific knowledge and to work as a member of the team to assess, plan and contribute to the provision of a specialised service. To supervise and participate in the practical work of the section including reception, sorting, numbering, booking in and analysis of Microbiology samples. To inoculate and incubate culture plates, analyse cultures, decide on possible significant pathogens, identify micro-organisms, perform antibiotic susceptibility tests, validate and report results and interpretive comments. To ensure appropriate laboratory diagnostic tests are performed and results validated using judgement and expertise. To interpret laboratory results and apply these to ensure individual patient needs are met. To participate in the section Quality Assurance programmes. To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment. Person specification
Qualifications & Education
BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent Qualification Health & Care Professions Council registration IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma Knowledge & Experience
Previous experience and knowledge in Microbiology or Virology gained as a Biomedical Scientist. Previous practical experience of working in an NHS Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. Specialist Microbiology and/or Virology knowledge. Skills & Abilities
Comprehensive leadership skills. Strong analytical, organisational and planning skills. Able to understand complex problems quickly and to identify workable solutions. Able to effectively communicate complex issues both verbally and in writing. Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment.
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