Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology)

The Microbiology team at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital is looking for a highly enthusiastic individual to join the department. Ideally the post holder will be HCPC registered looking to further develop their career in Microbiology. We receive in excess of 190,000 samples a year across bacteriology, virology and serology. Post holder will be expected to work flexibly across these areas and will receive supervision appropriate to their level of competence. The post holder will be required to participate in working patterns that facilitate the delivery of a 7 days per week service.

We will consider exceptional candidates who do not currently have their HCPC registration but are willing to work towards achieving this. Candidates who do not currently hold their registration will start on a reduced salary until qualified., The post holder will be committed to develop and update specialist theoretical, practical and IT knowledge, to maintain essential competences, as part of their continual Professional Development utilising training courses and other means.

Participate in internal and external quality control and correct any minor non-conformity and report any major non-compliance events to appropriate staff members.

To work within HSE and departmental Health and Safety regulations and be aware of Hazards, Risk Assessments and COSHH evaluations before starting all procedures.

The post holder will utilise information computer technology (ICT) on a daily basis to accurately input test requests, authorise and issue laboratory reports.

Works within SOPs and policies to ensure high quality data, thus maintaining the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases. Recognises data quality problems and brings to the attention of senior staff.

The individual will have excellent hand to eye co-ordination to support their role in microscope analysis and the operation of complex automated and non-automated equipment.

The job involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. body tissues, body fluids including CSF, blood, faeces, sputum and unpleasant smells. The job will include handling chemicals and solvents some of which are hazardous.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.