Microbiology Specialist Biomedical Scientist (INTERNAL)

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To perform routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient and environmental samples which may contain potentially infectious material. Interpret and report routine laboratory tests, using judgment, knowledge and experience to determine the significance of specialist tests microbiological cultures from individual patients and develop reports accordingly.

To maintain the laboratory's quality systems to meet UKAS requirements (ISO 15189 standards)

To adhere to Trust and Laboratory safety policies, using protective equipment and control measures required.

To communicate effectively with all members of the microbiology team, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information regarding investigations and results.

To be responsible for the cost effective use of consumables and equipment in the immediate work area.

To facilitate and lead on training for the Microbiology Department by supporting, monitoring and delivering training to all staff (support, MLA, Trainee BMS and BMS's) with direction and support from senior staff.

To maintain state registration (HCPC) as a condition of employment and maintain high professional standards by ensuring own continuing professional development is maintained.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to agreed set objectives

To participate in Microbiology seven day working and on-call duties

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent BMS position in a friendly, busy and dedicated Microbiology Service. This post will be a band 6 position and the post holder MUST have HCPC registration. Applicants for this post will hold a MSc or specialist in Microbiology or are actively enrolled and working towards completing this qualification.The post holder will work in all areas of the Microbiology Laboratory which also includes serology/virology and molecular testing.

On-call and weekend working are also compulsory elements of the posts. You will need to be able to work under pressure and on your own initiative. Training will be provided to support the person in the post.

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.