Biomedical Scientist Extended Working Day

Job Description

Extended Working Day, Band 6 Biomedical Scientist, Virology:

Are you an experience Band 6 BMS with a good quality and training background who is not getting the job satisfaction you derserve

Do you want to gain invaluable experience working in a busy hospital laboratory working on both diagnostic provision and service development, with an emphasis on continued quality improvement

Do you want to be recognised and valued for the work that you do

We are seeking a proactive, motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Biomedical Scientist (BMS) to work in the Virology section of the Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas Hospital. The successful candidate would be expected to hold HCPC State Registration as a BMS, as well as have completed the specialist Virology portfolio or equivalent.The post holder would be expected to join a team that works an average 37.5 hours/week and be prepared to work as part of an extended working day (EWD) rota that includes week day Core (09:00am to 17:30pm), Early (08:00am to 16:30pm), and Late (11:30am to 20:00pm) shifts and Weekend/Bank Holiday (09:00am to 17:00pm).Infection Sciences Virology is UKAS accredited and have a large team of staff consisting of 6 B7 senior BMS, 10 B6 BMS, 3 B5 BMS and 15 B3 MLAs. Virology consists of two sections; serology and molecular. The serology section is highly automated, using up to date analysers such as the Abbott Architect (including SARS-CoV-2 IgG testing), Diasorin Liaison/XL and the Biomerieux Vidas 3 as well as a selection of manual assays. The molecular section uses the QiaSymphony extraction platform, Qiagility sample handler, ABI 7500 Real-Time and Aus Diagnostics EasyPlex and HighPlex instruments (respiratory panels and SARS-CoV-2). HIV, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B viral loads are currently performed on the Cobas AmpliPrep/TaqMan system, but we are switching anytime soon to the Abbott Alinity M instrument). Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Trichomonas, Mycoplasma genitalium and SARS-CoV-2 molecular assays are performed on the Hologic Panther platforms. The lab also supports the Trust as a High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID) – Respiratory unit via the Infection Sciences Microbiology CL3 suite, provides a diagnstic service for ECMO patients and has been performing COVID-19 serology and RNA testing since the beginning of the global pandemic.Your development and learning:You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the ViAcademy through which you can receive funding for advanced qualifications.Through our Innovation Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Women’s Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Children’s Hospital and the newly opened Cancer Centre on the Guy’s site.You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!To learn more about this opening, please see contact details below or simply apply through the application process.For further details / informal visits contact:Jane MullenVirology Operations Manager