Job summary
The Microbiology laboratory at Cambridge provides services to Addenbrooke's, Royal Papworth, and the E&N Herts Hospitals, as well as other NHS Laboratories in the surrounding district. The laboratory is committed to active research and epidemiological interests, and works to UKAS ISO 15189 standards. It also has strong teaching interests.
Addenbrooke's Hospital, located on the outskirts of the university city of Cambridge, is one of the top hospitals in the UK and a thriving NHS Foundation Trust. It is closely associated with leading educational providers including the University of Cambridge, and is a major centre for biomedical research and education.
You will be responsible for supervising bench work of a team within the laboratory, which includes processing of microbiological specimens and related tasks such as isolation, identification, interpretation and reporting of results in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures. As a member of the middle management team, you will take a specialised lead role at senior BMS level within the department. This may include quality, health and safety, IT, CL3, training, or expertise in a specialized area of microbiology such as mycology or parasitology.
Main duties of the job
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:
- Advising staff regarding technical difficulties.
- Participating in implementing and suggesting changes to work practices and procedures.
- Selection of appropriate test profiles for samples received according to agreed protocols.
- Analysis of cultures, determination of antibiotic susceptibility and biomedical identification of micro-organisms.
- Performance of immunological and other assays to investigate microbial infection and management of therapeutic agents.
- Screening and interpreting test results (including those from regional specialties within the hospitals served) and communicating findings to senior colleagues and medical microbiology staff.
- Technical validation of reports for clinical authorisation.
- Under strict protocols authorisation of reports for release to other departments, wards, general practitioners, and other customers.
- Participating in provision of out of hours on-call service (lone-working).
- Participating in Senior BMS rotation through all sections of the department.
For full job responsibilities and person specification please refer to the attached Job Description.
About us
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Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Range of health and wellbeing support
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Selection process details
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:
You will be required to complete an application form and a statement of suitability of up to 1250 words. This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria please do provide evidence of how you meet this.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.
STAGE 2 INTERVIEW :
This competition will involve an interview either face to face or by video.
As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
Please note, as part of the interview process, you may be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation or take a test.
Expected Timeline:
Advert close: 16th May 2024 at 23:55. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Interviews:TBC
Please note these dates could be subject to change.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Selection process details
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:
You will be required to complete an application form and a statement of suitability of up to 1250 words. This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria please do provide evidence of how you meet this.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.
STAGE 2 INTERVIEW :
This competition will involve an interview either face to face or by video.
As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
Please note, as part of the interview process, you may be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation or take a test.
Expected Timeline:
Advert close: 16th May 2024 at 23:55. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Interviews:TBC
Please note these dates could be subject to change.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- FIBMS or equivalent
- Maintains professional competence in biomedical sciences.
- Understands quality assurance principles and procedures.
- Knows and understands laboratory safety requirements and procedures.
- Relevant experience of working in a microbiology laboratory
- Registered to HCPC
Desirable
- CPD registration and certification
- Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing systems and initiate change in laboratory practice.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- FIBMS or equivalent
- Maintains professional competence in biomedical sciences.
- Understands quality assurance principles and procedures.
- Knows and understands laboratory safety requirements and procedures.
- Relevant experience of working in a microbiology laboratory
- Registered to HCPC
Desirable
- CPD registration and certification
- Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing systems and initiate change in laboratory practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
