Specialist Biomedical Scientist- Microbiology
| Posting date: | 10 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,339.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37339.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2024 |
| Location: | Basildon, SS14 3BY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0307-24-0097 |
Summary
Role specific - Automation Laboratory - Kiestra TLA, MRSA and Urogenital Sections To be experienced in set-up and use of Kiestra automation To monitor workflow in area of responsibility, adjusting protocols to ensure smooth throughput of work and in-line with best practice To work in conjunction with Team Manager for automated ID, AST, wound swabs, providing cover as required Role specific - Automation Laboratory Automated ID, AST, reading room and wound swab sections To be experienced in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of automated systems for ID and AST (Maldi-Tof and BD Phoenix) To act as key contact and laboratory link for Infection Control To work in conjunction with Team Manager for Kiestra TLA, MRSA and Urogenital Sections, providing cover as required Role specific - Manual Bacteriology CL3, Mycology and Waste Management To be experienced in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of liquid TB culture platform (BD MGIT) To ensure correct procedures are adhered to with regard to handling of CL3 and Schedule 5 organisms To oversee autoclave room, ensuring safe practice is adhered to To work in conjunction with Team Manager for Blood culture, Sterile body fluid, Faeces, Environmental sections, providing cover as required To act as Health and Safety Lead for the department, ensuring COSHH and risk assessments are performed and maintained. Providing reports to Quality Lead for inclusion in Quarterly Management Report Role specific - Manual Bacteriology Blood culture, Sterile body fluid, Faeces, Environmental sections To be experienced in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of blood culture platform (BD FX) in ESLs and Hub To oversee training and competency assessment of staff loading / unloading BD FX at ESLs To work in conjunction with Team Manager for CL3 and Mycology and waste management, providing cover as required Role specific - NAATs and urinalysis To be experienced in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of automated systems for NAATs (Hologic Panther) To be expert in set-up, use and advanced trouble shooting of automated system for urine microscopy (IQ200 sprint) To be expert in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of automated system GeneXpert To work in conjunction with Team Manager for Serology, providing cover as required Role specific Serology To be experienced in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of automated and semi-automated systems for serology (Beckman-Coulter DXi, AU5812, VIDAS, DS2) To work in conjunction with Team Manager for NAATs and urinalysis, providing cover as required At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. That's why we're thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles. Additionally, for band 5 & 6 roles, where night shift is part of the role requirements, you will receive enhanced night shift payment.