University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Microbiologist Scientist (1 of 2) - Water Microbiology
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Microbiologist Scientist - Water Microbiology (post 1 or 2)
UCLH Environmental Research Laboratory
Full time - 37.5 hours per week; Mon-Fri - 1 year post with view to permanent role
Experience or working in the NHS and/or in a laboratory role is desirable
Based in London UK (Euston Area)
Applicants requiring sponsorship NOT eligible for this role
About the Role
The Environmental Research Laboratory is a multi-disciplinary research and diagnostics facility within R&D that specialises in infection control microbiology, clinical microbiology, antimicrobial discovery and novel therapeutics. The main expertise of the Laboratory is microbiological testing in the healthcare environment (i.e. surveillance of Air, Water, surfaces). It serves functions in-house and provides microbiology consultancy to external customers and to industry.
The Environmental Research Laboratory Lead presents an opportunity for a Microbiologist Scientist (Band 4) to support the undertaking of water sampling and analysis for Pseudomonas, Legionella and other microorganisms from the existing portfolio of hospital sites at UCLH and related private centres.
The role will see the day-to-day maintenance of the existing portfolio of water testing (Pseudomonas, Legionella) and environmental surveillance in hospitals and the acquisition of new business and diagnostic methodologies, such as rapid ID and molecular tools. The candidate will support the Quality systems and Technical management aspects of this ISO accredited laboratory and of new diagnostics adopted or validated within the framework.
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Key Responsibilities
- Collection of water samples; receipt of submitted samples and booking-in for microbiology analysis and completion of all related paperwork
- Processing of all water samples for microbiology analysis (Legionella and Pseudomonas examinations)
- Performance of all follow-up microbiology testing, confirmations, counting of plates and recording of observations
- Completion of final results forms for review and authorisation by the senior scientist(s) and management
- Deal with reception and telephone queries from users outside of the department.
- To support the specific technical and clerical duties working with senior scientists as part of a team, to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
- Apply departmental quality system to all aspects of the work.
- Observe and apply the Directorate and Trust Health and Safety and Security policies.
Requirements
- A BSc in a relevant field is essential.
- The candidate will be expected to have experience in an ISO accredited diagnostic laboratory.
- There will be a need to scientifically test, validate and optimise existing and new methods related to the function of the laboratory services.
- The ability to manage time and workloads independently is expected.
- Competence in validating and optimising in-house methods is essential.
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About UCLH
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, cardiac, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Benefits
- The Trust has a subsidised restaurant and support cycling to work with bicycle storage facilities around the hospital.
- Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.
Further details
Further details upon application
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