Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
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Position Overview & Specifications
An enhanced relocation package may be available for the right candidate.
Experienced staff will be expected to participate in the out of hours roster once fully trained and competent.
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About our Pathology Service
The Pathology Clinical Delivery Group (CDG) is based across both Colchester and Ipswich Laboratory Hospital locations and our vision is to deliver innovations, high-performing pathology services that is focussed on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services.
Our service is clinically led and designed to achieve the benefits of scale that can be achieved by working together, while remaining close enough to our customers to meet their needs and support the excellent clinical care provided by our hospitals.
We are committed to attracting and retaining the best pathology staff and if you want to work with us to develop your own career and help us achieve our vision then we would like to hear from you.
- Process specialist investigations in department.
- Provide specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales
- Provide specialist service e.g. training, problem solving for specialist requirement
- Work independently and lead on specialist area as directed by Lead BMS
- Act as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff
- Work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service
- Supervise and/or train less experienced staff in own area of work
- Maintain and promote professional image of the pathology department.
- Where required, to lead and supervise a section of the laboratory.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Key Duties of the role:
- Technical and scientific
- Communication
- Information resources
- Quality/Governance/Risk Management
- Education, Training and Development
- Leadership and line management responsibilities
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology roles across East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,706 - £40,588 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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