Biomedical Scientist B5/6 Microbiology

To perform microbiological processing and direct microscopy of clinical samples.

To examine culture plates for the presence of pathogenic organisms and to carry out routine and specialist diagnostic testing to identify and confirm recognised pathogens.

To perform antibiotic testing of pathogens following departmental standard operating procedures.

To perform microscopic examination for infertility investigation screening

To maintain a high quality of work within the Department and perform quality control procedures

To submit test results as required for the purpose of internal and national Quality Control Schemes

To operate as a lone worker for the department - outside core hours, at weekends and on late night rotas and be required to report clinically significant results directly to hospital staff.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.