FAQs
What qualifications are required for the Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology position?
Applicants must be HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with strong post HCPC registration experience in a diagnostic laboratory and have completed the specialist portfolio in Microbiology. Consideration may also be given to candidates newly HCPC registered with strong Microbiology experience.
Where is Stoke Mandeville Hospital located?
Stoke Mandeville Hospital is located on the edge of the market town of Aylesbury, North-West of London in central Buckinghamshire.
What kind of shift system does the laboratory operate?
The laboratory operates a seven-day rota, and qualified Biomedical Scientists are expected to participate in the shift system to ensure continuity of care for patients in the Trust hospitals.
What technology will I be working with in the Microbiology department?
The laboratory is equipped with advanced technologies including Mast Urisystem, Serosep EntericBio, BD Bactec and MGIT, Bruker MALDI ToF, Biomerieux FilmArray, Cepheid GeneXpert, BD Kiestra, BD Phoenix, BD Max, Thermo QS5, Kingfisher, Cobas 4800, Abbott Alinity, Liaison XI, and Geenius.
Will I have opportunities for training and development?
Yes, you will be expected to actively participate in training and development for technical, medical, and support staff, as well as being proactive in your own development and the service.
What employee benefits does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer?
Benefits include learning and development opportunities, flexible working options, generous annual leave entitlement, pension, access to NHS discount schemes, and health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy workforce.
How does the Trust support diversity and inclusion?
The Trust is committed to promoting inclusion and creating a workplace where differences are valued, ensuring that all colleagues feel they belong and are treated with dignity and respect.
Who can I contact for more information about the job?
For further details or informal visits, you can contact Alison Semmens, Senior Biomedical Scientist, at alison.semmens@nhs.net or by calling 01296 315321. Alternatively, you can contact Dave Pritchard at 01296 316392/315321.
Is there potential for career progression with this role?
Yes, as part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities that support your career progression.
What are the Trust's core values?
The Trust's core values, known as CARE, are to Collaborate, Aspire, Respect, and Enable.