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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital-based health services to residents of Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas such as Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, and parts of north-east Sussex. The Trust offers specialist services, including Oncology and Ophthalmology, across a wider region. Fordcombe Hospital, located near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024, focusing on planned care with two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day care beds, and diagnostic services such as X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy, alongside consultation and treatment rooms.
At MTW, we are committed to fostering a culture that allows staff to reach their full potential, offering career growth and development opportunities. We value the unique contributions of each employee in delivering the highest quality care to our patients. As a diverse employer, we actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds and perspectives, believing that this diversity strengthens our organisation.
The NHS offers over 350 different career paths, with roles ranging from direct patient care to vital support services. The Trust provides flexible shift patterns and operates a successful Staff Bank for ad-hoc paid shifts. We also offer volunteer opportunities, and all vacancies are advertised on our website, where applications must be submitted online. In the 2023 NHS staff survey, our employees voted us the second most recommended NHS Trust in the South East.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults, and appropriate pre-employment checks are conducted on all recruits in order to comply with Safeguarding requirements.
As a user of the 'two ticks' symbol (positive about disabled people), we are committed to employing disabled people, and disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy they apply for will be invited to attend interview and considered on their skills and abilities. If you are shortlisted for interview, our invitation will ask you to let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, - please do ensure that you advise us if this is the case, as we are keen to facilitate your request and ensure that your interview with Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a positive experience.
In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible-working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
Senior Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Health and Safety lead
Accepting applications until: 08-Nov-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 08-Nov-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Maidstone Hospital
- Address
- Hermitage Lane
- Town
- Maidstone
- Postcode
- ME16 9QQ
- Major / Minor Region
- Kent
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: hours to be worked across 7 day week
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekend shifts to be worked approx 1:4. with approx 2 bank holiday shifts per year. current pattern both Saturday and Sunday moving to alternate Sat or Sun from summer 2025Participation in the on call rota is expected.)
Salary
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Microbiology
Job overview
The Microbiology Department at Maidstone Hospital are looking for an experienced Advanced Specialist Microbiology Biomedical Scientist with an interest in Health and Safety to join the team. Experience of CL3 regulations is essential but study for qualifications will be available. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of health and safety within the department working in a small team with the Head BMS and the CL3 lead to deliver a safe working environment which conforms to all required regulations. The post involves development and maintenance of COSHH and Risk Assessments, production and delivery of training materials, monitoring and recording of relevant PPM records as well as remaining a central part of the microbiology BMS team taking responsibility on a rotational basis for a laboratory section. You will be an integral member of the senior MTW team as we work across Kent within the emerging Kent and Medway Pathology Network, shaping the future. The post holder will be given protected time to undertake their H&S and other senior responsibilities.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Advert
Lead for H&S reporting to the HBMS who has the responsibility for H&S .
Working within the microbiology Senior team shaping the future of the department.
Performing as a SBMS undertaking required laboratory work on a regular basis across a 7 day pattern. Day to day responsibility for a section of the department and the staff assigned to it.
Participation in the bacteriology on call rota
Working for our organisation
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 at Standard 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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- IBMS Specialist Diploma Microbiology
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- IOSH managing safely
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of comprehensive microbiology experience
- Evidence of leading a team
- Evidence of H&S training
- Evidence of intermediate to high use of microsoft packages
Desirable criteria
- Use of Qpulse
- Use of Winpath enterprise
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of writting COSHH and risk assesment
- Experience of working within CL3 facilities and understanding of H&S requirements
- Minimum 3 years post IBMS Specialist Diploma or 5 years post HCPC Registration
- Evidence of training and supervising a team
- Comprehensive knowledge of microbiology, serology and molecular testing techniques
- Experience with quality control and assurance programmes.
Desirable criteria
- Capable of providing a single-handed microbiology ‘on call’ service
- Experience of HSE CL3 inspection
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- sandra Hobden
- Job title
- head Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01622 224040
- Additional information
Brian Louden SBMS 01622 224040
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