Job overview

Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

(0.78 WTE - 29.25 hours/week)

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Microbiology Biomedical Scientist team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust on a permanent contract. This opportunity offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated, focused and enthusiastic HCPC registered BMS to further develop their specialist knowledge and skills in Microbiology in a highly commended, and UKAS accredited environment.

The Department is seeking a an individual with suitable qualifications, experience, and a keen interest in Microbiology to support the Laboratory operations

Please note candidates must be HCPC registered

Candidates must have post registration experience of working in a microbiology laboratory

Main duties of the job

Currently Microbiology consists of Consultant Microbiologists, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

It is a well equipped, highly automated laboratory that includes:  MALDI-TOF, BACTEC FX, MGiT TB system, Hologic Panther. PHOENIX identification and susceptibility systems, Cepheid (MRSA, TB, GC, CHLAM, CPE, FLU, CDIFF), Biofire Filmarray and UF-5000 for urinalysis.

Work load is over 300,000 requests per year with samples received from both hospital patients and the community via GP surgeries.

Your role would include: contribution within the Microbiology laboratory, as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, in the provision of a high quality cost effective clinical service and the development of the service in line with departmental objectives; to fully communicate these improvements to all grades of staff and to train members of staff accordingly.

You will perform routine procedures involving scientific, technical, and interpretive work to aid clinicians in the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The Department is keen to develop all staff and Continuing Professional Development would be wholeheartedly supported by Laboratory Medicine to enable you to reach your full potential.

Oncall, weekend and early/late shift may be required as a routine part of the role.

Working for our organisation

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. The CQC has rated us as Good with Outstanding leadership. We have good clinical performance and sound operations that are rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment.