Job summary
Carries out a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens. Makes interpretive judgements using post graduate level knowledge of Biomedical Sciences, with the benefit of a minimum two year's post HCPC registration experience and an IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology. Prepares and issues reports used to guide the clinical management of patients. Will have an oversight of a section of the department. Will demonstrate skills and knowledge required for the safe handling of hazardous chemical and biological materials. Is able to concentrate for extended periods of time to successfully complete complex investigations.
Main duties of the job
A permanent vacancy has arisen within Microbiology.
The Microbiology team have been very flexible and adapted to changing service needs through the the pandemic. Following training the successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of routine and out of hrs service. Shift participation between 8am and 8 pm, 5 days a weeks, working 9am-5.30pm on weekends and bank holidays and participating in covering the overnight service provision, all on a rotational basis.
Communicate with patients and members of staff including, Consultant Microbiologist, members of other departments, Occupational Health Department, GU Health Advisors and Infection Control Team.
The Microbiology department is within the Pathology Department at KGH and part of the Family Health Division.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with HCPC
- IBMS Specialist competency portfolio
Knowledge
Essential
- 2 years post registration specialist experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised outside of core hrs
Experience
Essential
- Ability to train other staff eg trainee BMS's
Desirable
- Use of laboratory computer software
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of results relating to patient care
Skills
Essential
- Participation in CPD
- Ability to maintain high level of concentration
- Being able to work as a member of a team
- Knowledge of health and safety in the lab
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of care, maintenance and trouble shooting of equipment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Rd
Kettering
NN16 8UZ