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Microbiology Technical Officer
| Posting date: | 02 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,530.00 to £29,114.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26530.00 - £29114.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2025 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK2 7JE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9362-25-0282 |
Summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities To perform a range of technical and support work for in the section including site testing, processing of samples for TVC determination, Preservative Efficacy testing, LAL testing and enumeration/ identification of plates using established procedures. To maintain a high quality of work within the Department and perform quality control procedures in accordance with the Quality System. To submit test results as required for the purpose of internal and National Quality Control Schemes. Disposal of laboratory waste in accordance with protocols. Communications To communicate with QCNW staff, staff from within the Trust and other users of the QCNW service. Responsibility for Patient Care To help ensure safety and efficacy in pharmaceutical products prepared in hospitals throughout the North West of England. Planning and organising To adhere to work scheduling as directed. Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources To help supervise laboratory assistants to ensure that established laboratory protocols are followed. To operate set up and check specialised laboratory equipment for correct performance. To maintain stocks of reagents and consumables required for analytical work. To work as economically as is practicable at all times. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation To contribute to improvements in LEAN work practices. To contribute to Health and Safety improvements within the laboratories. Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership To assist Laboratory Assistants in the performance of their duties, according to established protocols. Responsibilities for Teaching and Training To assist in the training and development of laboratory assistants within the QCNW laboratory. Responsibilities for data and information resources To assist in data processing as required. Research, Development and Audit To assist in internal audit as required Physical Skills and Effort Some light lifting and moving duties are included. VDU work The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.