Specialist 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.

• To participate in the analytical work of all aspects of the microbiology department to ensure that the most efficient microbiology service is provided for the users of the department.
• To work as part of the team, or independently, processing specimens and producing accurate relevant diagnostic results, by the interpretation of clinical information and specimen type against the organisms isolated or detected.
• To initiate and interpret microscopy examinations, complex biochemical profiles, agglutination patterns and antibiotic sensitivity patterns as necessary.
• To make judgements and initiate follow up tests as required.
• To authorise diagnostic results using judgement and departmental guidelines ensuring they are correct, complete and clear and are within the departmental guidelines.
• To refer to more senior Scientific/ Medical staff as required.
• To be responsible to the Lead BMS for maintaining good standards of discipline, dress, timekeeping and behaviour of subordinate staff.
• To discuss with staff the expected outcomes of training and development activities prior to training events and afterwards to discuss actual outcomes.
• To assist staff to transfer, develop and use the new skills acquired.
• To ensure the departments quality standards are maintained.

Essential

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

Essential

• Experience of most areas of diagnostic microbiology
• Laboratory experience and advanced knowledge of all areas of medical microbiology including bacteriology, parasitology and mycology
• Able to perform technically advanced procedures where applicable
• Able to provide judgment on a range of complex problems

Essential

• Technically proficient
• Able to communicate complex information to clinicians and other users to advise on tests performed and results obtained
• Good hand eye coordination for technically demanding procedures
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Well organised