Specialist Microbiology Biomedical Scientist | Pathology Department | Spire Bushey Hospital | Private Hospital | 6 Month Fixed Term Contract | 37.5hrs per week, Full-Time

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 (not limited):
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.

Who we're looking for:

• 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

Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.