The Microbiology Laboratory at Eastbourne District General Hospital needs a Specialist Biomedical Scientist on an 11-month fixed-term basis. The work centres on identifying disease-causing micro-organisms and recommending antibiotic treatment from blood, urine, tissue and other samples, including HIV and hepatitis B serology. The department handles around 255,000 specimens a year and staff work contractual 7-day rotas. HCPC registration and a completed IBMS specialist portfolio are required.
What the job involves
- Analyse and interpret infections by identifying disease-causing micro-organisms
- Recommend antibiotic treatment where appropriate
- Examine samples including blood, tissue, urine, cerebrospinal fluid and faeces
- Culture and identify bacteria and fungi
- Carry out antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Identify lice, fleas and parasites
- Perform serological tests, including HIV, hepatitis B, other blood-borne viruses and sexually transmitted infections
- Apply microbiological, biochemical, serological and molecular techniques, including microscopy and antigen/antibody diagnostics
- Undertake all aspects of routine laboratory work
- Work at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level
- Take part in the contractual 7-day rotas
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Specialist portfolio in microbiology
- Evidence of continued professional development to postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Ongoing training, such as mycology, parasitology, advanced instrument and BSAC courses
Registration & licences
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Experience
- At least 3 years post-HCPC-registration experience in a UK microbiology laboratory (the introduction says 2 years)
- Previous experience working as part of a team
Skills & knowledge
- Advanced and highly developed microbiology techniques
- Basic molecular diagnostic techniques
- Good knowledge of health and safety legislation as applied in pathology
- Good knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice
- Ability to work with minimum supervision after state registration
- Ability to validate results for clinical use, identify micro-organisms and interpret diagnostic tests
Nice to have
- MSc in Microbiology
- Experience with BDMax, BD BACTEC, BD Viper, WASP, Vitek MS, Vidas, Cobas, Sedimax or MAST Uri analysers
- Good molecular diagnostic techniques
- Good scientific numeracy
- Capable of working under pressureCapable of working in difficult environmental conditions
What’s offered
- Staff development
- Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
- Auto-enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service
- Onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation
- Internal Occupational Health department
- Free confidential psychological support through an Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite parking from £50 a year
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
