Job overview

A vacancy has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team within the Microbiology department at Barnsley Hospital, which forms part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with a flexible approach to work. Participation in the out of hours service is a compulsory requirement, once deemed competent in all relevant areas. 

Applicants must possess an IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences, have relevant experience in a single discipline Microbiology laboratory, and hold current registration with the HCPC (Band 5/Band 6 BMS). Ideally, candidates will have completed the IBMS Specialist diploma (Band 6 BMS) or be ready for assessment. 

We will also consider applicants without a specialist portfolio or extensive experience if no suitable band 6 level applications are received. In these circumstances, we would appoint to AFC band 5. 

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.

Main duties of the job

To carry out complex analytical and processing procedures 

To be responsible for the production of accurate and timely Laboratory testing 

To maintain high scientific and technical standards 

Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training 

Adhere to all Trust, SYBP and Departmental Policies 

Perform a range of Microbial analytical methodologies in bacteriology, serology, parasitology, mycology and molecular techniques including current media and analysers

Develop specialist Microbiology knowledge to enable interpretation of a wide range of complex patient investigations. 

Develop manual dexterity skills in order to perform accurate and precise processing and analysis.

Interpretation of clinical information for relevant detection and / or identification of pathogens. 

 Interpretation of pathogen antibiotic sensitivity to effect patient treatment of diagnosed infections. 

To plan own workload effectively and efficiently to ensure section workloads

Concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing the analysis 

To work within the biological safety Containment level 3 laboratories whilst adhering to health & safety requirements.

To assist in a specialist area such as Quality, Health and Safety, Internal Quality Control, Audit training etc.

Working for our organisation

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership (SYBP) is a partnership between the five Acute Trusts within the ICS footprint, hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. By coming together as a single service SYB Pathology will ensure all patients and clinicians across the ICS footprint receive equitable access to high quality, innovative pathology services, providing the best clinical outcomes.

SYBP are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.

We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Microbiology
The SYB Microbiology department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic service that assists in the diagnosis of infections in inpatients, outpatients, and General Practitioners across SYB. It also offers specialist testing to other hospitals outside the SYBP network.