Biomedical Scientist
UK Health Security Agency
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the largest microbiology departments in England as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist.
Severn Pathology is a collaboration between UKHSA and North Bristol NHS Trust.
The microbiology partnership provides comprehensive routine services and specialist services to a wide range of hospitals across the Southwest and beyond and also assists in any UKHSA co-ordinated responses or activity of a national/international nature, e.g. Bioterrorism incident or major disease e.g enteric outbreaks, COVID-19, SARS.
The department employs around 120 staff and has a workload in excess of 1 million specimens covering major clinical specialties including respiratory medicine, transplantation, burns, renal medicine, urology & pediatrics.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered BMS with post-registration experience and understanding in clinical Microbiology. Experience of using automated and manual molecular analysers and knowledge of the methodologies and techniques involved would be desirable. The post holder will work as part of the laboratory team, providing a high level of microbiological analysis in order to provide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and treatment.
Job description
The department embraces all aspects of a modern clinical bacteriology service combining traditional methodologies with laboratory automation.
It has a friendly atmosphere with good team spirit and offers the opportunity for you to develop personally and professionally.
The postholder will:
- Undertake on-going training and development and update Professional Development Plan, as required by the Laboratory Manager or Lead Biomedical Scientist.
- Be required to assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples received and liaises with senior technical staff for action or advice following departmental sample acceptance policy.
- Ensure data integrity when entering demographics and results into the laboratory information system.
- Perform sample preparation, processing bodily fluids and materials, including high.
- Analyse biological samples including more complex/ specialist investigations requiring a high level of skill.
- Work in high-risk Containment Level 3 laboratories following local code of practice within these facilities
- Evidence of previous supervision, health and safety and quality systems is essential as you will be responsible for supervising of junior staff in the department.
- Candidates will be encouraged to take a role in the development of training plans for all grades of staff as candidates will be expected to assist in the delivery of departmental training plans and competency assessment.
- The candidate will have played a role in the registration of trainee Biomedical Scientists with experience of completing the IBMS portfolio for registration. Opportunities for CPD are actively encouraged and supported. You should be a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Participate in audit processes, drug trials, research projects, as required.
- Participate in and monitor Quality Assurance and Quality Control, activities and assist the department in maintaining UKAS accreditation.
- To attend regular departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication with the department management.
- Ensure that personal work activity is managed to make effective use of time and maintain an adequate supply of laboratory consumables.
- Assist with the development of new methods and implementation of new technology.
This is not an exhaustive list please see Job description document for full list of duties and criteria.
Person specification
Essential criteria
You will be assessed on the below 7 essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description:-
- Biomedical Science (BMS) degree or equivalent academic achievement ratified by the IBMS
- State registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Experience of using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Able to train less qualified or experienced staff
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- Skills for communication on complex information, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
- Technically adept at relevant laboratory procedures
This role is based at:
Bacteriology Department,
National Infection Services, UKHSA Southwest Laboratory Science Quarter Southmead Hospital,
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
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Selection process details
Selection Process:
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and capabilities outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
Competency-based assessments
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on essential criteria, and this will be in the form of
• an Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)
• a 750-word Statement of Suitability.
This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
The application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Stage 2: Interview
Competency based
You will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.
As part of the selection process, you will be asked to take a Short Microbiology Knowledge Test.
Face to Face interviews
If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).
Reasonable Adjustments
The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone.
To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you.
An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work.
This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should:
Contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs.
You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
International Police check
If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period.
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Your application may be rejected and/or you may be subject to disciplinary action if evidence of plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as your own.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Paula Smith
- Email : Paula.Smith@ukhsa.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : Recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk
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