University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Health and Safety Officer
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Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Health and Safety Officer
Applications are invited from a highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join the Microbiology team, in the role of Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Health and Safety Officer.
Requirements
Applicants must be HCPC registered, have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject or Fellowship of the IBMS with extensive post registration experience in a routine diagnostic microbiology laboratory. We will accept applications from anyone who is within 3 months of completing a formal postgraduate qualification. Applicants must be prepared to work and attend meetings at any site.
An advanced scientific knowledge of Microbiology services along with the ability to demonstrate extensive experience of staff support, training, development and supervision is essential.
An extensive knowledge and awareness of the requirements of HSE and UKAS and other health and safety / quality management standards is essential.
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Role Description
The successful candidate will act as part of the senior quality and compliance team and as Health and Safety Officer for Microbiology.
About UHSussex
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Cassandra Malone
- Job title: Lead Biomedical Scientist
- Email address: cassandra.malone@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01273 696955
Please email for further information or to arrange an informal discussion about this role.
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