Healthcare Scientist Practitioner

Job Location	Colindale
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	27,690 - 32,203 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Contract , full-time 11 months

Job Description

The UK Health Security Agency exists to protect and improve the nations health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. We do this through world-leading science, knowledge and intelligence, advocacy, partnerships and the delivery of specialist publichealth services. We are an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care, and a distinct delivery organisation with operational autonomy. We provide government, local government, the NHS, Parliament, industry and the public with evidence-basedprofessional, scientific and delivery expertise and support. We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresentedin our workforce.UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this throughcelebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.Food and Environmental Proficiency Testing Unit (FEPTU) provides external quality assessment (EQA) schemes (also known as proficiency testing (PT) schemes) for food, water and clinical microbiology laboratories throughout the United Kingdom, and also worldwide.Results reported by microbiology laboratories often play a significant role in health protection and managing public health incidents; tools such as EQA/PT is essential for laboratories to be able to demonstrate that their results are accurate, reliable andreproducible.Essential Criteria

Degree in biological/biomedical science/food/water microbiology or a related subject OR equivalent experience
GCSE or equivalent qualifications at grade C or above in English and Maths
Evidence of continual professional development
Good level of experience of laboratory Microbiology testing
Food & water microbiological laboratory experience
Understanding of quality management systems, especially in relation to UKAS Accreditation
Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety requirements and procedures
Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden
unexpected demands
Excellent time management skills with the ability to
prioritise work and work unsupervised
Evidence of interest in people and quality of service
Ability to integrate into a team
Evidence of use of computer software packages
Able to concentrate for long periods of time
An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Desirable Criteria

Evidence of continual professional development
Food & water microbiological laboratory experience
Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
Have skills for supporting project work and management

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