Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

The post holder will work as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, performing a range of microbiological techniques to support the clinical diagnosis of infectious diseases in accordance with established SOPs.

They will be expected to contribute to the delivery of training in line with the departmental training policy and to support Senior staff in maintaining a high-quality, efficient and effective service.

Once fully trained, the post holder will participate in the departmental shift rota, which includes weekend, bank-holiday and on-call duties. The service is progressing towards a 24/7 shift model.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

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Work as an HCPCregistered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, contributing to the effective delivery of departmental services.

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Support the Manager and Senior Biomedical Scientists in implementing and maintaining a cohesive, wellcoordinated service in collaboration with the departments clinical lead.

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Apply the departmental quality policy and work towards achieving agreed quality objectives.

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Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of UKAS standards, using the established Pathology Quality Management System to support quality cycles and audits required for ISO 15189 compliance.

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Act as deputy for the Senior Biomedical Scientist when required.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

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