East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology
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Microbiology Laboratory
The Microbiology Laboratory is based on a single site at the Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH) and is equipped with state-of-the-art analysers/equipment and has a Pathology-wide IT system that links with the hospital HISS system. The department processes in the region of 255,000 specimens a year.
The department has a technical staff of 19 serving the Conquest Hospital, Eastbourne District General Hospital, and a large GP catchment area, providing an interesting and varied workload. This UKAS-accredited, IBMS training-approved, and fully computerized department provides a comprehensive diagnostic service, including Serology. Current instrumentation includes BD Bactec blood culture system, Cepheid Genexpert PCR system, Urine Sedimax, MastUri, BDMax PCR analyser, Biomerieux MALDI-TOF.
Vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to undertake all aspects of routine laboratory work, and function at a Specialist Biomedical Scientist level. You must be suitably qualified and HCPC-registered, with at least 2 years post-registration laboratory experience in the UK, with a completed IBMS specialist portfolio.
Qualified and HCPC-registered BMS staff participate in the contractual 7-day rotas.
Responsibilities
Biomedical Scientists working in Microbiology are responsible for analyzing and interpreting the various causes of infection by the identification of disease-causing microorganisms, and for recommending their antibiotic treatment where appropriate. These processes utilize the most up-to-date scientific methods and highly complex analytical equipment, in conjunction with the traditional methods of culture, microscopy, and antigen/antibody-complex diagnostics, and by the application of microbiological, biochemical, serological, and molecular techniques. The post-holder will be required to have a variety of microbiology skills in order to perform all these tests.
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Diagnostic work includes the examination of a wide variety of samples such as blood, tissue, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and faecal material. Investigations include culture and identification of bacteria and fungi, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and the identification of lice, fleas, and parasites. Serological investigations include assays for the diagnosis of HIV and Hepatitis B, other blood-borne viruses, and the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections.
Benefits
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Steve Moran
- Job title: Lead Biomedical Scientist
- Email address: steve.moran@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 03001314680
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