Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
- Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation.
- Be able to work on a shift rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week
- Participate in the on-call rota
- To communicate, as appropriate, using information technology
- To direct more junior staff regarding technical and work issue
- Dealing with telephone enquiries from nurses, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, giving technical advice on results and use of the service
- Appropriate recording of Inventory management within the section to ensure accurate stock management.
- To assist in effective verbal and written communication by qualified and unqualified staff
- Report any issues to an appropriate person
We look forward to you joining our close-knit Microbiology family. The environment is busy - but you will embrace this and enjoy the challenge of working to tight turn-around-times and targets. You will go home after your working day knowing you have made a positive difference to the patients we serve.
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Person specification Qualifications & Education Essential criteria- HCPC registered with significant experience in Microbiology
- Uses continuing professional development as a means of self- development
- IBMS membership
- Experience of working in a microbiology clinical pathology laboratory.
- Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories
- Understand the components of a quality management system
- Understanding of laboratory quality issues
- Problem solving ability
- Familiar with Pathology LIMS
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.
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