Biomedical Scientist

• To perform the diagnostic microbiology examination and reporting of specimens received in order to aid patient treatment and care.
• To use interpretive skills on culture plates and complex analysers combined with the Laboratory Information Management Computer System in order to deliver the diagnostic microbiology service to our users.
• The diagnostic work of the department includes processing, for example, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, urine, faeces, sputum, tissues and diverse secretions.
• Processed samples are then interpreted for the presence of pathogens, these could be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic.

Essential

• Experienced team member.
• Experience of most areas of diagnostic microbiology.
• Laboratory experience and advanced knowledge of all areas of medical microbiology including bacteriology, parasitology and mycology.

Essential

• Good interpretive skills at bench level.
• Able to perform technically advanced procedures where applicable.
• Able to provide judgment on a range of complex problems.
• Ability to develop serological and molecular techniques and interpretation skills if not already acquired.
• IT literate.
• Good at multi-tasking.
• Able to plan day to day organization of area of work.
• Able to communicate complex information to clinicians and other users to advise on tests
• Able to use and maintain equipment.
• Good hand eye coordination for technically demanding procedures.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Good team member.
• Ability to train other staff.

Essential

• Registered BMS, registered with HCPC.
• BSc Hons degree.
• Has completed either the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Microbiology.
• Willing to undergo relevant training to ensure sound relevant knowledge.