Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Microbiology
- Gradd
- Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol: hours to be worked across 7 day week
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (weekend shifts to be worked approx 1:4. with approx 2 bank holiday shifts per year. current pattern both Saturday and Sunday moving to alternate Sat or Sun from summer 2025Participation in the on call rota is expected.)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 359-6707998-T1
- Cyflogwr
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Maidstone Hospital
- Tref
- Maidstone
- Cyflog
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 08/11/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Senior Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Health and Safety lead
Band 7
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Microbiology Department at Maidstone Hospital are looking for an experienced Advanced Specialist Microbiology Biomedical Scientist with an interest in Health and Safety to join the team. Experience of CL3 regulations is essential but study for qualifications will be available. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of health and safety within the department working in a small team with the Head BMS and the CL3 lead to deliver a safe working environment which conforms to all required regulations. The post involves development and maintenance of COSHH and Risk Assessments, production and delivery of training materials, monitoring and recording of relevant PPM records as well as remaining a central part of the microbiology BMS team taking responsibility on a rotational basis for a laboratory section. You will be an integral member of the senior MTW team as we work across Kent within the emerging Kent and Medway Pathology Network, shaping the future. The post holder will be given protected time to undertake their H&S and other senior responsibilities.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Lead for H&S reporting to the HBMS who has the responsibility for H&S .
Working within the microbiology Senior team shaping the future of the department.
Performing as a SBMS undertaking required laboratory work on a regular basis across a 7 day pattern. Day to day responsibility for a section of the department and the staff assigned to it.
Participation in the bacteriology on call rota
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- IBMS Specialist Diploma Microbiology
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- HCPC registration
Meini prawf dymunol
- IOSH managing safely
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of comprehensive microbiology experience
- Evidence of leading a team
- Evidence of H&S training
- Evidence of intermediate to high use of microsoft packages
Meini prawf dymunol
- Use of Qpulse
- Use of Winpath enterprise
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of writting COSHH and risk assesment
- Experience of working within CL3 facilities and understanding of H&S requirements
- Minimum 3 years post IBMS Specialist Diploma or 5 years post HCPC Registration
- Evidence of training and supervising a team
- Comprehensive knowledge of microbiology, serology and molecular testing techniques
- Experience with quality control and assurance programmes.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Capable of providing a single-handed microbiology ‘on call’ service
- Experience of HSE CL3 inspection
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- sandra Hobden
- Teitl y swydd
- head Biomedical Scientist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01622 224040
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Brian Louden SBMS 01622 224040
Rhestr swyddi gyda Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector