Description
Spire Bushey Hospital are looking for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic team on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be expected to work in Microbiology
At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion, and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues.
Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire’s leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. The hospital offers a premium service in key areas of complex healthcare including orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care, and gynaecology.
Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre – based on Centennial Park in Elstree - just 5 minutes from the main hospital site.
Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will work as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, performing a range of microbiological techniques to support the clinical diagnosis of infectious diseases in accordance with established SOPs.
They will be expected to contribute to the delivery of training in line with the departmental training policy and to support Senior staff in maintaining a high-quality, efficient and effective service.
Once fully trained, the post holder will participate in the departmental shift rota, which includes weekend, bank-holiday and on-call duties.
Requirements
- You must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with no restrictions on practice
- You must be experienced in Microbiology
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Medical Microbiology or equivalent, or working towards
- Awareness of serological and molecular techniques
- Experience of verification and validation processes
- 2 years’ experience post state registration experience is essential
- Excellent communication skills
Contract
- 6-month Fixed term contract
Working Pattern
- Shifts include 09:00- 17:00 and 12:00 - 20:00, plus Saturday and Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park