Biomedical Scientist | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6211404/430-CC2493A |
Summary
Microbiology Biomedical Scientist
Department: Pathology - Microbiology
Band 5
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Microbiology Department at Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is part of an ever-growing UKAS accredited Pathology Department.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, energetic, and highly motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our Microbiology laboratory team with demonstratable competency and experience at the required level.
The ideal applicant for this role will need to be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, familiar with Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems with a genuine desire to further their learning and provide a safe service at the highest standard.
The laboratory has recently undergone a phase of modernisation with technology such as, Maldi-TOF, Biomerieux Biofire, Vitek, Bactec FX 400, Beckman DXI, DiaSorin Liaison, IQ100 Sprint analysers, Cepheid GeneXpert, Samba II, Roche Cobas, DS2, and Automate.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in the current core, late afternoon, and on call shift system, thus providing a 24/7 service 7 days a week including weekends, and public holidays.
Interview: 29.4.24
The laboratory processes over 220,000 sample requests per year, the Department is accredited for HCPC/IBMS training and is currently working towards acquiring UKAS accreditation status.
The department provides good opportunities for CPD and ongoing education/training relevant to the job role will be supported. The laboratory is also a part of South 4 Pathology Partnership Network and works very closely with other Network laboratories.
If you think this opportunity for you, call us for an informal chat.
For more information, please contact Rizalea Echaluse, Chief BMS or Robyn Haughian Senior BMS on 01908 995781.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
The post holder will be part of a team of a Biomedical Scientists delivering a diagnostic Microbiology Service analysing and reporting on patient samples (blood, urine, faeces and other materials) to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, effective resource management.
The post holder will prioritise their own workload, communicate with senior laboratory staff, clinicians, and patients.
The post holder will undertake their responsibilities within the Bacteriology, Serology, Molecular, Mycology, Parasitology sections of the laboratory to meet all required national and local standards.
The post holder will work with complete patient confidentiality in line with the departments/ Trusts policy on Data Protection Act 1998.
The post holder will be expected to work alone or as part of a team providing a 24-hour laboratory cover throughout the year as required, this will include covering the core, late and night shifts including weekends and public holidays.
Alternatively, if at a later stage the department decides to implement an on-call service in place of the 24-hour on-site service, participation is expected.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Apr 2024