University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology-Bacteriology)
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Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
Applications are invited from individuals who are dedicated, enthusiastic, energetic, skilled, and confident in their technical abilities to apply for the post of Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) within our Clinical Microbiology Laboratory based at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The post holder will be required to work on sites as appropriate for the delivery of the service and may be asked to work across sites within the trust. The post holder will be required to support a 24/7 service including on-call (out of hours) provision as required. Early, core, late, and night shift patterns will operate, which includes weekends and bank holidays.
Requirements
- Applicants must be HCPC registered and with relevant laboratory (UKAS ISO 15189) experience.
- Applicants without HCPC registration need not apply as you will not be considered for this post.
- Additional qualities that the department seeks include:
- An understanding of UKAS and quality within a clinical laboratory.
- A drive to improve laboratory processes.
- A strong team ethic.
- Good performance as an individual BMS.
Responsibilities
To participate in the routine work of the laboratory in accordance with laboratory procedures in an efficient, cost-effective, and safe manner.
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- Infection Control: To maintain a clean, safe environment, ensuring adherence to the Trust’s standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control.
- Health and Safety: To co-operate fully in adhering to the Trust policies and procedures with regard to health and safety.
- Governance: To actively participate in governance activities to ensure that the highest standards of care and business conduct.
- Equipment Maintenance: Check the safety and functioning of all equipment.
- Stock Control: Maintain sufficient stocks of reagents, supplies, etc., for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory. Maintain stock control records.
- Information and IT: Ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures for the own work area are kept up to date and displayed appropriately. Assist in proposing, developing, and implementing new procedures. Use word processing and spreadsheet packages to produce draft SOPs, audit reports, and laboratory data.
- Planning: Plan and organize own workload and may be required to assign work to Biomedical Assistants.
- Supervisory: Participate in the training of new biomedical assistants and associate practitioners. Supervise biomedical assistants and less experienced staff, allocating work, training, etc.
- Quality Control: Perform quality control as appropriate and report any out-of-consensus results for investigation.
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About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We Have Four Primary Goals
- High-quality care for all
- Being a great place to work
- Partnerships for impact
- Research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values, and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- We are compassionate
- We are proud
- We are inclusive
- We are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Hiten Mistry
- Job title: Scientific Laboratory Manager
- Email address: hiten.mistry5@nhs.net
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