Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 421-LTUCC-3115S
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate District Hospital
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Non-Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered, Non-Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our highly skilled and motivated Microbiology team at Harrogate District Hospital. The Microbiology team at Harrogate is highly regarded as having an excellent reputation with service users. The focus of the department is on delivery of a high quality service, with patients at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to achieve excellence every time.
The team at Harrogate is small and friendly, requiring a high degree of team work and co-operation from its members; so candidates should be prepared to be part of the close knit environment fostered in the department.
The ideal candidate will have proven post-registration experience within Microbiology and meet the full criteria of the Non-Specialist BMS Band 5 Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
Our well established Microbiology department processes approximately 150,000 samples per year. The comprehensive clinical service includes bacteriology, serology, molecular microbiology, mycology and parasitology. The department utilises several different platforms; such as BD BacTec FX, Sysmex UF5000, bioMerieux Biofire, DiaSorin Liaison XL and Cepheid GeneXpert.
The candidate must have previous experience working in a clinical microbiology laboratory. They must be a team player and have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of general microbiology; including manual sensitivity testing, mycology, molecular techniques, virology / serology systems and automated urine analysis. The LIMS (WinPath, Clinisys) is connected to electronic requesting and reporting. The department holds full UKAS accreditation and utilises the QPulse document management system.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week; however, part time may be considered. In addition, once deemed competent, the post holder will be contracted to take part in the out of hours service (17:30 - 21:00 on weekdays; 12:45 - 21:00 on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays) and the weekend and Bank Holiday service (09:00 - 12:45).
Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will support teaching and development of all staff groups in the department, as well as participate in all aspects of quality management to assist continuing UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 standards.
For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
- IBMS accredited BSc degree or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Membership to the IBMS
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 12 months post-registration experience in a UK Clinical Microbiology laboratory
- At least 12 months experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory
- Broad and specialist experience of clinical Microbiology procedures
Desirable criteria
- Experience in manual sensitivity testing, specifically using EUCAST guidelines
- Experience in mycology
- Experience in molecular techniques
- Experince in virology / serology systems
- Experience in automated urine analysis
- Experience in multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience in conducting audits
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Sound technical and scientific knowledge of diagnostic microbiology
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues in pathology
- Knowledge of UKAS accreditation for clinical laboratories
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge into practice
- Ability to provide frequent prolonged concentration
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of IT in a pathology environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to provide and receive complex information whilst communicating with other healthcare professionals
- Possess high levels of manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination
- Good analytical skills
- Ability to observe and interpret complex result data
- Good organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- Good interpersonal skills
- Persuasion and empathy skills
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Self-motivated
- Interest in and enthusiasm for improving the laboratory service
- Able to prioritise and respond flexibly to changing demands within the department and corporate agenda
- Committed to continuous self-development
- Committed to equal opportunities
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Positive outlook
- Adaptability and flexibility
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Kirrane
- Job title
- Microbiology Section Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 55 3075
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