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Teitl cyflogwr
Trainee Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology)
Band 6 (Annex 21)
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The microbiology department at Maidstone Hospital has 2 new specialist training posts available for HCPC registered staff who wish to undertake the IBMS Specialist Diploma in microbiology.
These posts have been created to expand our team to allow us to move to 7 day working and maintain the requirements of our respiratory testing pathway.
There are 2 posts available: one full time 37.5hrs per week and the second part time 30hrs per week (to be worked across 4 full days). The successful candidates will embed their generic Registration training within a microbiology laboratory and then work jointly on specialist competency across all areas of bacteriology, serology, respiratory and enteric CL3 and GUMD molecular sections whilst completing the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. Our expectation is that the portfolio and relevant competencies will be completed within a 2 year window. On completion of 50% the successful candidate will move off of the annexe salary to bottom spine point of Band 6 and remain capped there until award of the IBMS Specialist Diploma.
The post holder will be expected to join the microbiology 'on call' rota at the end of the first year.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To work under supervision in all areas of microbiology whilst completing relevant practical competency assessment and related sections of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. On completion of competency in each area to then work unsupervised as a Registered Biomedical Scientist in these areas taking responsibility for the area andtraining of Medical Laboratory Assistants on a day to day basis.
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.
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.
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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 Sandard 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
- BSc Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved)
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Member of IBMS
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to pipette small volumes
- Command of written and spoken English
- Basic use of Microsoft packages
Meini prawf dymunol
- Use of Qpulse
- Use of telepath or winpath enterprise
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of working in a medical microbiology department
- Evidence of working within a team
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
- 01622224040
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Sarah Sparks Training Officer 01622 224040
Rhestr swyddi gyda Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector