Band 6 Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
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- England,South West,Somerset,Somerset West and Taunton
- full-time
- £37,339 - £44,962 per annum
Job Description:
Job Title: Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Location: Southwest Pathology services, Taunton, Lisieux Way, Somerset
Salary: £37,339 to £44,962 Per Annum + £5,000 joining bonus and £1,500 wellbeing allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Core hours, Monday to Sunday, 08:30 – 17:00
Are you an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with expertise in Clinical Bacteriology? Join our team of passionate professionals at Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) in Somerset and make a difference in the field!
Taunton nestles between the Quantocks, the Blackdown Hills and Exmoor, all of which are areas of outstanding natural beauty.
This is prime territory for a wealth of outdoor activities including road and mountain biking, hill walking and horse riding. Nearby North and South coasts offer surfing, kiting, sailing and world-class beaches.
About the Role:
Our Bacteriology team operates a 24/7 service working predominantly at the Hub Laboratory, Lisieux Way, Taunton.
You will have the opportunity to work in a laboratory which takes a leading technological approach with state-of-the-art 3rd Generation Kiestra TMT system, Bruker MALDI-ToF and Phoenix M50 AST. The department supports testing for the local NHS trust and primary care providers.
Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.
At SPS (a member of the Synlab group of laboratories), we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. We offer a Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles.
In addition to a competitive pay structure, we offer a joining bonus of up to £5,000 and access to SYNLAB benefits scheme.
SPS maintains a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all staff members. This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth.
Responsibilities:
As a Biomedical Scientist within the Bacteriology team, you will perform and interpret routine and specialist testing providing patient centred scientific excellence whilst maintaining high quality standards in accordance with ISO15189.
You will supervise, mentor and support other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants within your department, sharing your knowledge, experience and passion for your work.
As a registered Biomedical Scientist, you will have the responsibility of maintaining fitness to practice and participate actively in CPD. SPS will commit to support you in developing your skills and knowledge in line with your professional growth and our business interests.
Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of those within our community that we serve.
About you:
Qualifications:
If you have the following qualifications and skills, then we’d love to hear from you:
*HCPC registration, with or without, post registration experience working in a busy Clinical Bacteriology department.
*Excellent working knowledge and hands on experience working with Kiestra, BacTec, MALDI-Tof and automated AST platforms.
*A good understanding of the clinical significance of the results you are producing backed by
*Experienced Band 5 BMS who have commenced their Specialist Portfolio will be considered.
Please note we will be unable to consider international candidates that require sponsorship.
Previous unsuccessful candidates need not apply.
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist, Microbiologist may also be considered for this role.
Location: Southwest Pathology services, Taunton, Lisieux Way, Somerset
Salary: £37,339 to £44,962 Per Annum + £5,000 joining bonus and £1,500 wellbeing allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Core hours, Monday to Sunday, 08:30 – 17:00
Are you an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with expertise in Clinical Bacteriology? Join our team of passionate professionals at Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) in Somerset and make a difference in the field!
Taunton nestles between the Quantocks, the Blackdown Hills and Exmoor, all of which are areas of outstanding natural beauty.
This is prime territory for a wealth of outdoor activities including road and mountain biking, hill walking and horse riding. Nearby North and South coasts offer surfing, kiting, sailing and world-class beaches.
About the Role:
Our Bacteriology team operates a 24/7 service working predominantly at the Hub Laboratory, Lisieux Way, Taunton.
You will have the opportunity to work in a laboratory which takes a leading technological approach with state-of-the-art 3rd Generation Kiestra TMT system, Bruker MALDI-ToF and Phoenix M50 AST. The department supports testing for the local NHS trust and primary care providers.
Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.
At SPS (a member of the Synlab group of laboratories), we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. We offer a Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles.
In addition to a competitive pay structure, we offer a joining bonus of up to £5,000 and access to SYNLAB benefits scheme.
SPS maintains a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all staff members. This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth.
Responsibilities:
As a Biomedical Scientist within the Bacteriology team, you will perform and interpret routine and specialist testing providing patient centred scientific excellence whilst maintaining high quality standards in accordance with ISO15189.
You will supervise, mentor and support other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants within your department, sharing your knowledge, experience and passion for your work.
As a registered Biomedical Scientist, you will have the responsibility of maintaining fitness to practice and participate actively in CPD. SPS will commit to support you in developing your skills and knowledge in line with your professional growth and our business interests.
Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of those within our community that we serve.
About you:
Qualifications:
If you have the following qualifications and skills, then we’d love to hear from you:
*HCPC registration, with or without, post registration experience working in a busy Clinical Bacteriology department.
*Excellent working knowledge and hands on experience working with Kiestra, BacTec, MALDI-Tof and automated AST platforms.
*A good understanding of the clinical significance of the results you are producing backed by
*Experienced Band 5 BMS who have commenced their Specialist Portfolio will be considered.
Please note we will be unable to consider international candidates that require sponsorship.
Previous unsuccessful candidates need not apply.
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist, Microbiologist may also be considered for this role.
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