The Microbiology department is seeking an enthusiastic, HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team.

You will be responsible for the diagnosis of infectious diseases by the application of microbiological, serological and molecular technology using microscopy, culture, rapid identification techniques and antigen/antibody-complex and nucleic acid detection methods.

Main duties of the job

Diagnostic work includes examination of urine, faeces, sputum, cerebrospinal fluid, swabs of infected sites, pus, tissue, aspirated and drained fluids, and blood/serum. Specimens for the screening of sexually transmitted infections are also investigated.

Good organisational and communication skills will be required along with up-to-date knowledge of microbiology. You should have enthusiasm and have the ability to work on your own or as part of a team. You are required to train more junior members of the team and play supportive role to the Senior BMS'. You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of professional expertise and quality.

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Appropriate BSc degree (as recognised by the IBMS)
• Experience in NHS diagnostic laboratory

Desirable

• Specialist Diploma in Microbiology/Virology or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development and maintenance of up to date knowledge of new technologies and methodologiesE

Desirable

• Post registration experience in Microbiology

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

PAH

Harlow

CM20 1QX

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292-6608984-CCS