Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist

• Participate in audit processes, drug trials, research projects, as required
• Participate in and monitor Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining UKAS ISO15189 accreditation
• To attend regular departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication with the department

• Ensure that personal work activity is managed to make effective use of time and maintain an adequate supply of laboratory consumables

• Registration with the Health Profession Council
• Undertake on-going training and development and update Professional Development Plan, as required by the Laboratory Manager (or Head/Lead Biomedical Scientist)
• Undertake in the training, supervision, co ordination and monitoring of Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants, Clinical and Medical Staff, Nursing staff and students in accordance with nature of a large teaching hospital

• Assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples received and liaises with senior technical staff for action or advice following departmental sample acceptance policy
• Ensure data integrity when entering demographics and results into the laboratory information system.
• Perform sample preparation, processing bodily fluids and materials, including highrisk specimens and reagent preparation following protocols.
• Analysis of biological samples including more complex/ specialist investigations requiring a high level of skill
• Preparation and interpretation of identification tests and antimicrobial susceptibility tests
• Use and maintenance of manual and sophisticated automated equipment
• Assist with the development of new methods and implementation of new technology
• To work in high risk Containment Level 3 laboratories following local code of practice within these facilities
• To assist in disposal of tissue and patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines
• To assist in monitoring and maintain appropriate stock levels and facilitate deliveries
• To be competent in the use of microscopes for identification of microorganisms
• Exercise judgement and interpretation to validate results and generate laboratory reports in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The validation process includes analytical and clinical validity
• Extraction of nucleic acid from biological samples to enable amplification and determination of microbial targets
• Analyses of biological samples by a variety of methodologies to detect microbial antigens and antibodies to those antigens.
• To ensure prompt notification or referral of unusual and urgent results to Consultant microbiologist or senior BMS staff or Infection Control team as appropriate
• To refer unusual or unfamiliar events to senior technical staff for action or advice
• To report by telephone urgent results to medical or nursing staff, GPs and other hospitals
• To assist in providing a results service to wards, GPs and other hospitals.

• To be registered with the Health Professions Council
• To be adaptable to change and to work flexibly in all sections of the laboratory
• Attend courses and maintain appropriate levels of training as necessary. Maintain high professional standards at all times by continual professional development, keeping upto date with advances in Medical Microbiology and changes in technology.
• To maintain effective communication with line managers and to demonstrate a positive attitude to the work of the laboratory and other members of the team
• Support the out of hours service provision, in addition to participating in working as part of a small team, to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Job holder will be required to work within a rotational shift pattern which may include shifts throughout the department, 24 hours a day / 7days per week, to meet service needs

• IBMS Specialist Diploma (from 2005) or IBMS fellowship in Medical Microbiology.
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject such as biomedical science / microbiology or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area in a laboratory
• Good all-round knowledge of medical microbiology
• Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
• Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
• Clear and effective communicator with strong writing, reporting, and presentation skills, able to explain ideas accurately and concisely to a range of audiences
• Able to analyse and interpret information, anticipate and assess issues, and recommend appropriate action
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to unexpected demands
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to draw out key messages from complex information
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively, even under tight and changing deadlines
• Able to maintain confidentiality and build trust

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development
• Adaptability,flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change

• Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• 1,250 word Supporting Statement

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria

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• Application form and Supporting statement

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• Questions on Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities