Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The Microbiology department at Maidstone Hospital have a permanent post available for Specialist Biomedical Scientists (BMS band 6) following promotion of the existing post holder.

We would ideally prefer you to have IBMS Specialist Diploma and at least three years post HCPC registration experience in a microbiology department , however we would be happy to receive applications from HCPC registered candidates working towards the IBMS Specialist diploma, or an MSc in Microbiology, as training can be provided. There may be an opportunity for newly qualified graduates with an IBMS accredited degree on a 12 month fixed term post to train to complete the IBMS Registration portfolio and then move to substantive on successful completion of HCPC Registration.

The department has the following main pieces of equipment: Biomeriuex Blood culture analysers and Vitek 2, Mast Urisystem, Bruker Maldi ToF, Enteric bio PCR for bacteria, viruses and some parasites, Perkin Elmer and Bruker Hain molecular equipment for CoVid, TB and Aspergillus PCR,Roche 4800, BD Midget, Abbott Architect and Biomerieux Vidas for serology. Telepath LIMS.

All HCPC Registered staff will be expected to rotate through all sections of the department and join the on call rota following suitable competency assesment.

In return we offer an interesting and challenging role within the friendly microbiology team. We pride ourselves on being a UKAS 15189:2012 accredited laboratory offering a high quality service to both hospitals and GPs. Specialties covered include : paediatrics, haemato oncology. opthalmology, general surgery and medicine, orthopaedics and sexual health.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.

We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atStandard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date: TBC