Band 5 Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,964 - £43,780 pa pr incl Inner London HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2024 |
| Location: | Tooting, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6582745/200-STG-713139-6582745-DK |
Summary
Microbiology at SWLP is looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic, friendly team as a Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5). You will be deployed in Bacteriology. The department offers the latest equipment in the Microbiology field with three Kiestra lines, MALDI-ToF technology, Uri-system, BD FX and MGIT, BD Phoenix, EntericBio, Liaison XLs and new state of the art molecular diagnostic instruments.
The department also offers an extensive screening programme for latent TB for the London region.
The post holder will be expected to have good knowledge and experience of working in a clinical laboratory, with a completed IBMS registration portfolio.
You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 shift system which includes weekend, night, late and bank holiday working as part of hours.
Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website
As a Band 5 biomedical scientist you will rotate through various sections of Bacteriology laboratory, under the supervision of the Senior BMS. The laboratory is UKAS accredited.
After a period of suitable training you will take full part in a 24/7 rota including nights, late shifts and weekends.
South West London Pathology is a pathology partnership between Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond
Please follow the link below for further information on working for SWLP
https://www.swlpath.nhs.uk/
South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four Hospital Trusts – St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust – designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust’s service and providing them within a single organisation.
The Microbiology department at St George’s has state of the art equipment, offering full laboratory automation and a vast array of molecular platforms. The laboratory prides itself on its innovative and progressive approach to Microbiology.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Please note that this vacancy may close before the current listed closing date if enough suitable applications are received.
This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024
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