We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly, hardworking team at Ipswich Hospital, supporting the Microbiology service.
About the Microbiology Laboratory
The laboratory offers comprehensive microbiological diagnostics, including bacteriology, serology, parasitology, TB, and molecular testing. With over 50 staff members, we collaborate closely with our Colchester Microbiology laboratory to perform a wide range of traditional and automated tests.
Our Vision
To deliver an innovative, high-performing service focused on providing high-quality results for effective patient care.
Our Approach
Clinically led, our service aims to leverage the benefits of scale through teamwork to meet the needs of our service users and support excellent clinical care across our hospitals.
Staff Development and Career Growth
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top pathology staff. You will play a key role in developing the Microbiology team and supporting their careers.
Role Responsibilities
1. Lead Biomedical Scientist for a specialist area
2. Manage and coordinate daily team activities
3. Drive service improvements
4. Process specialist investigations, ensuring quality and accuracy of results
5. Provide expert advice to clinicians on test appropriateness and timing
6. Offer specialist services such as training, troubleshooting, and problem-solving within your area
7. Work flexibly to meet service needs, including possible extended hours and participation in a 24/7 service
Work Environment and Safety
The role involves contact with human body fluids, tissues, and hazardous chemicals, including blood, pus, urine, feces, and respiratory secretions.
Additional Information
Our pathology department is part of the East Coast Pathology Network. Learn more about our pathology services here. We serve nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex, providing care through hospitals, community clinics, and in patients' homes.
We offer numerous staff benefits, including training, flexible working, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments, 27 days annual leave (pro-rata), NHS discounts, and wellbeing programs.
Our digital transformation, including a partnership with Epic, aims to improve hospital life for staff and patients by implementing a leading electronic patient record system.
Join Us
If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills, we would love to hear from you. For more about living and working here, visit this video. For full role responsibilities, see the attached job description.
This vacancy closes on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.
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