Healthcare Scientist Biomedical Scientist BMS

Job Description

** Fixed Term / Secondment until 30th September 2021**Joining the award winning Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and the Microbiology team has never been at a more rewarding time; throughout our Trust we are investing in our staff and expanding our facilities. This coupled with our recent survey results; that 97% of friends and family would recommend NNUH to a family member, an impressive statistic and one that staff at NNUH are incredibly proud to be part of! The Microbiology Team is seeking a Biomedical Healthcare Scientist (BMS) to increase this statistic even further!The department itself, provides a UKAS accredited to ISO15189 Microbiology diagnostic and clinical support service to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, James Paget Hospital, 5 Clinical Commissioning Groups as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance, covering all aspects of Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology, Serology and Molecular diagnostics. We are also an IBMS approved training laboratory which is currently equipped with systems such as MALDI-TOF, Vitek, Sysmex UF5000, BacT/ALERT, MIGIT TB, EntericBio, Cepheid, WASP. LIMS is provided by TelepathThe successful Biomedical Healthcare Scientists for this post will work autonomously in Microbiology and be required to perform a range of tests in Bacteriology, Virology and Serology. In addition to this, your related tasks will include isolation, identification and interpretation of results and subsequently reporting these results in accordance with Laboratory policies.You should hold an IBMS-accredited Biological Sciences degree or equivalent qualification and have a current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), ideally with a specialist diploma or equivalent clinical laboratory experience.This is truly an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and supportive department on either a fixed term, secondment or bank contract basis, because we firmly believe in giving our staff the flexibility to suit their lifestyle and allow more time to spend in our beautiful county.You’ll be based a matter of minutes from Norwich City Centre which can truly boast it has something to offer for everyone and where more than three quarters (77%) of people say they love their job. It’s retained a strong identity and history whilst expanding its food offerings down the famous cobbled streets and at the award winning Best British Market. All the while allowing you to travel across Norfolk with ease to further afield, be that London is just 2 hours by train or car and less than 30 minutes to the beautiful coastline of North Norfolk. With excellent schooling, picturesque scenery, affordable house prices and purple flag safety, a life spent in Norfolk, is truly a life well spent.So come and join TeamNNUH and our Journey to Outstanding.** If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported. **** full or part time hours **Open for applications: 26th May 2021Close for applications: 2nd June 2021For further details / informal visits contact:Reenesh PrakashEPA Microbiology Network ManagerTel:Email: REENESH.PRAKASH@nnuh.nhs.uk