Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL090125
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (PA) Pro rata
- Closing
- 06/02/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 28/02/2025
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to advertise a 12 month fixed term maternity cover in the Microbiology laboratory at Southampton General Hospital.
The role would be working core hours, Monday-Friday 09:00-17:30.
We are looking for a specialist BMS with extensive knowledge in all aspects of Bacteriology.
The laboratory provides a full clinical diagnostic service including parasitology, mycology, an extensive AST section, and provides TB testing for several hospitals.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In the case of high volume of applications the job advert may close early.
- IBMS Specialist diploma in Medical Microbiology required or equivalent experience in a clinical diagnostic lab
- Extensive post-registration experience
- Support the day to day running of the section and a point for enquiries from junior staff
- Strong training experience of staff a wide range of grades
- Strong understanding of Quality Control testing
- Demonstrates inclusivity and accommodates and supports colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of current CPD activities
- Significant previous experience in a medical laboratory
- IBMS specialist portfolio (in relevant discipline) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- IT competency (hospital IT systems, Outlook, Microsoft)
- Experience in a large acute hospital laboratory
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Able to work autonomously Data analysis
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Philippa D'arcy-Grover
- Job title
- Hiring Manager
- Email address
- philippa.d'[email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381206408
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