SUMMARY

The Biomedical Scientist within the Bacteriology service with the UKHSA will be working 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. The post holder will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day running of an area in a section of the laboratory, to be able to rotate through all the different sections in the laboratory and to supervise and train other less experienced and qualified staff. They would be expected to assist in any UKHSA coordinated response or activity of a national/international nature, e.g. a Bioterrorism incident or a major disease outbreak, e.g. SARS. To participate in the provision on out-of-hours services

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• State registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Demonstrate extensive post-registration experience in Bacteriology- minimum of 2 years.
• Competency on all laboratory benches.
• A good understanding of basic theoretical and practical microbiology.
• Ability to work unsupervised in all areas of a bacteriology laboratory.

• To 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.
• To process the clinical specimens received and to undertake the related tasks in the various sections of the laboratory, undertaking reading, reporting and the interpretation of results in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• To adhere and contribute to the delivery of the Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS).
• To read and interpret cultures and determine the antibiotic susceptibility and identification of micro organisms.
• To be able to interpret and report on routine and specialist Bacteriology laboratory tests, in accordance with laboratory protocols and commensurate with grade.
• To use equipment in a safe and responsible manner.