Band 6 Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices.

To provide technical advice to clinical staff.

To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and to participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff.

Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including; Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) Southwest Pathology Service policies and SOPs MHRA NHSCSP HTA HFEA Any other body in area of responsibility

Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance processes.

Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results.

Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff.

Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results.

Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff.

As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.

Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate.

Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.

Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities. Safety: To observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.

To assist in the investigations of any incidents.

Participate in risk assessment monitoring.

To ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs.

To comply with iPP policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with a Biomedical degree or equivalent and evidence of CPD.

Experience

• Greater than 2 years post HCPC registration with experience of working in a busy clinical bacteriology department at post graduate level.
• Experience working with Kiestra, MALDI-ToF, Phoenix and BacTec automated testing platforms

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Integrated Pathology Partnerships Limited

Address

I P P Facilities Ltd

Lisieux Way

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 2LB

https://synlab.co.uk/