A six-month post supplied through NHS Professionals' staff bank for North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, in the microbiology section of the laboratory at University Hospital of North Tees. The work centres on validating kits and sterility samples, reading and recording results, and identifying microorganisms. The senior role also supervises assistant technical officers, covers the chemistry section when needed, and oversees stock, deliveries and waste handling.
What the job involves
- Supervise assistant technical officers in the microbiology section
- Provide supervisory cover for the Senior Assistant Technical Officer (Chemistry) when required
- Validate microbiology kits and sterility test samples against laboratory procedures
- Read and record test kit and sterility results, documenting them accurately on IT systems
- Perform identification tests on microorganisms using instrumental and classical techniques
- Carry out basic sample examinations, microbiological checks and agar plate reading
- Check submitted samples and supporting documentation are suitable
- Monitor incubation temperatures and storage conditions through the Tutela system
- Prepare customer deliveries accurately and make them available to drivers on time
- Manage consumable and equipment stock, maintain laboratory equipment and keep the environment clean and safe
- Dispose of microbiology and laboratory waste in line with Trust requirements
- Maintain records and filing; report deviations, change controls and out-of-specification results, progressing corrective actions
What's required
Qualifications
- GCSE English, Maths and Science
Experience
- Experience working in a microbiology laboratory
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of microbiology and laboratory procedures
- Computer literacy
- Effective communication, teamwork, supervisory and organisational skills
Nice to have
- NVQ Level 2 in a laboratory environment
- GMP QC laboratory experience
What's offered
- Learning and development opportunities for career progression
- Flexible and committed shifts
- Wellbeing resources
- Paid annual leave
- Work across more than 50 partner NHS Trusts
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