Medical Technical Officer - Band 3 | North Bristol NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 29 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2024 |
| Location: | Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | North Bristol NHS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6252019/339-SRD4538 |
Summary
Job Title: Medical Technical Officer – Permanent.
Grade: AfC Band 3.
Directorate: Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Core Clinical Services.
Location/Base: Bristol, Southmead Hospital.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Medical Technical Officer to join an existing, highly experienced, multi-disciplinary team.
The successful applicant will be based in the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, which is recognised as a centre of excellence for both R&D and specialist service provision in the area of antimicrobial chemotherapy.
The post-holder will work primarily on supporting more senior staff, assisting in the day to day work of the specialist assay service provided by the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory.
Both laboratory work and clerical work will be undertaken including sample analysis, result communication by telephone and computer data entry . We will offer full training, encouragement and support.
The successful applicant is likely to have a science background and preferably experience of working in a laboratory
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our
services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Working as part of a team and under the direction of more senior staff, to assist in the day to day work of the specialist assay service provided by the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory.
To undertake data entry and associated clerical duties.
To undertake routine maintenance and diagnostic checks on specialist equipment. To assistant in the procurement, provision and management of laboratory supplies. The specific duties carried out will depend on the allocated area of work.
To participate in the preparation and processing of clinical specimens for antibiotic assay and under supervision, to communicate results back to the users of the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory.
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 May 2024