Responsibilities
- To undertake the reception, sorting, numbering, booking in and preparation of Virology samples for analysis, including interpretation of clinical details and deciding which investigations are most appropriate.
- To validate and report results from a range of assays and interpret comments using judgement in determining and initiating further tests that may be required.
- To perform molecular and serological analysis on a variety of samples, identifying any abnormal results and taking appropriate actions.
- To process blood and serum samples by automated or manual methods, analysing and reporting results and interpretive comments.
- To bring any significant or aberrant results to the attention of departmental senior staff and medical staff as appropriate.
- To provide specialist technical advice to medical team regarding the results obtained.
- To actively participate in the maintenance and basic troubleshooting of automated laboratory equipment, report any faults and non‑compliances to a senior member of staff and take prompt and appropriate action in response to unexpected situations.
- To participate in the department Quality Assurance programmes and report any non‑compliant events to a senior member of staff.
- To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for you, colleagues and visitors, adhering to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, risk assessments and SOPs) and report any non‑compliances.
- To supervise, teach and train students, unqualified staff, Specialist Registrars or visitors, and cover for absent colleagues.
- The Registered BMS will participate in Virology out of hours rotas when sufficiently experienced, providing cover for Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.
- The Registered BMS will be expected to be competent to take part in on‑call working and provide out‑of‑hours cover during the week, on weekends and bank holidays.
Qualifications
Applicants must have an accredited degree in Biomedical Science, be registered with the HCPC or be working towards such status and be eager to learn and participate in continuous professional development. Candidates should ideally have experience in Virology. Applications for a Trainee BMS position will be considered from candidates with a IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a period of on‑the‑job training while completing an IBMS Registration Training Portfolio, which will result in the award of an IBMS Certificate of Competence on successful verification. This typically takes approximately 12 months and will enable application for HCPC registration.
Essential Requirements
- Accredited BMS degree (BSc in Biomedical Sciences or other subject approved by IBMS & accredited by HCPC or in progress)
- Health & Care Professions Council registration as BMS (or commencing pathway to becoming state registered)
- CPD engagement
- Computer literacy
- Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH
- NHS laboratory experience
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Communication skills
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Keyboard skills and some technical skills
- Additional responsibilities e.g. manual handling, first aid
- Awareness of the role of Healthcare Science Practitioner / Biomedical Scientist
- Specialist training courses
- Knowledge of virology
- Aware of ISO 15189 and evidence of its importance
Additional Information
The Microbiology & Virology team processes 1.8 million samples per year and acts as a regional reference laboratory for specialist testing such as TB and mycology. The department is UKAS accredited ISO 15189 (2022) and is IBMS and National School of Healthcare Science accredited for training, with participation in CPD encouraged.
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- To undertake the reception, sorting, numbering, booking in and preparation of Virology samples for analysis, including interpretation of clinical details and deciding which investigations are most appropriate.
- To validate and report results from a range of assays and interpret comments using judgement in determining and initiating further tests that may be required.
- To perform molecular and serological analysis on a variety of samples, identifying any abnormal results and taking appropriate actions.
- To process blood and serum samples by automated or manual methods, analysing and reporting results and interpretive comments.
- To bring any significant or aberrant results to the attention of departmental senior staff and medical staff as appropriate.
- To provide specialist technical advice to medical team regarding the results obtained.
- To actively participate in the maintenance and basic troubleshooting of automated laboratory equipment, report any faults and non‑compliances to a senior member of staff and take prompt and appropriate action in response to unexpected situations.
- To participate in the department Quality Assurance programmes and report any non‑compliant events to a senior member of staff.
- To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for you, colleagues and visitors, adhering to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, risk assessments and SOPs) and report any non‑compliances.
- To supervise, teach and train students, unqualified staff, Specialist Registrars or visitors, and cover for absent colleagues.
- The Registered BMS will participate in Virology out of hours rotas when sufficiently experienced, providing cover for Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.
- The Registered BMS will be expected to be competent to take part in on‑call working and provide out‑of‑hours cover during the week, on weekends and bank holidays.
Qualifications
Applicants must have an accredited degree in Biomedical Science, be registered with the HCPC or be working towards such status and be eager to learn and participate in continuous professional development. Candidates should ideally have experience in Virology. Applications for a Trainee BMS position will be considered from candidates with a IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a period of on‑the‑job training while completing an IBMS Registration Training Portfolio, which will result in the award of an IBMS Certificate of Competence on successful verification. This typically takes approximately 12 months and will enable application for HCPC registration.
Essential Requirements
- Accredited BMS degree (BSc in Biomedical Sciences or other subject approved by IBMS & accredited by HCPC or in progress)
- Health & Care Professions Council registration as BMS (or commencing pathway to becoming state registered)
- CPD engagement
- Computer literacy
- Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH
- NHS laboratory experience
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Communication skills
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Keyboard skills and some technical skills
- Additional responsibilities e.g. manual handling, first aid
- Awareness of the role of Healthcare Science Practitioner / Biomedical Scientist
- Specialist training courses
- Knowledge of virology
- Aware of ISO 15189 and evidence of its importance
Additional Information
The Microbiology & Virology team processes 1.8 million samples per year and acts as a regional reference laboratory for specialist testing such as TB and mycology. The department is UKAS accredited ISO 15189 (2022) and is IBMS and National School of Healthcare Science accredited for training, with participation in CPD encouraged.
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