Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientist- Microbiology

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist, Bacteriology Band 5 or Band 6 dependant upon experience or qualifications

Location: Southwest Pathology services, Taunton, Lisieux Way, Somerset

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.

We are seeking individuals who dedicated to providing a high-quality testing service and are enthusiastic about mentoring and sharing their knowledge.

We reward the commitment and loyalty of our Band 2 – Band 6 staff through an additional monthly well-being payment of £125 and Christmas and Summer parties. Higher grade staff are part of the bi-annual business target bonus scheme.

Take the next step in your career and be part of our innovative and dynamic organisation.

Description:

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.

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

SPS are committed to support dedicated and engaged Band 5 applicants looking to complete a Specialist Portfolio. SPS offer automatic progression to Band 6 upon successful completion of the Specialist portfolio.

About Us

SPS is part of the SYNLAB UK & Ireland network of laboratories who work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology testing service.

We operate in increasingly diverse employment environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff are vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.