The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive. Specialist Biomedical Scientist AFC Band 6 Department of Infection Science (Bacteriology) Permanent Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered Specialist BMS to join our team. You must be a strong team player who has a positive attitude to change. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of virology and bacteriology staff based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site. The Infection Science Department at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and clinical services for two acute Hospitals, local GUM clinics and a wide range of community-based health providers. The Bacteriology department is equipped with Vitek2, UF-5000i, MS PRIME, BACT/ALERT VIRTUO, BDMax and WASPLab. The hours of work for this post will be 37.5 hours per week over a 24/7 period. Applicants will be expected to have significant bacteriology experience preferably in an NHS Lab. Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Person Specification
Qualifications
Biomedical Science Degree IBMS post-graduate Specialist Diploma Registered with HCPC Evidence of CPD Experience
Minimum of 2 years post registration experience Experience working with complex, specialist equipment Experience of Pathology IT systems Experience working in an acute trust Experience working in a busy laboratory Skills and knowledge
Able to work as part of a team Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety regulations and governing bodies Good oral and written communication Ability to work to SOPs, review and contribute to their implementation Ability to analyse and problem solve 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.
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