Assistant Healthcare Scientist - London, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency
UK Health Security Agency
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London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Salary:

- £24,489 - £25,066
Job grade:


  • Administrative Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Health Professionals
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
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Location

  • Colindale, LondonAbout the job

Job summary:


This post will attract a market pay supplement, details of which to be discussed at the interview stage.


The newly formed Sexually Transmitted Infections Reference Laboratory are looking to recruit a well-motivated, enthusiastic individual to work in a busy laboratory environment.

The post-holder must be pro-active, reliable and professional at all times.

Duties will include working as part of a team within the STI reference laboratory to support the delivery of specialist and reference services, national antimicrobial surveillance programmes,_ _and research into characterisation of antimicrobial resistance in bacterial STIs and diagnostic development work.

Applicants must have GCSE English, Maths and Science (or equivalent).

Previous experience of working or studying in a bacteriology or a molecular microbiology laboratory environment using computerised data systems, together with knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety requirements and procedures is essential.

Previous experience of working on STI microbiology and/or antimicrobial resistance is desirable.


Location:


Laboratory Based role - Colindale site, London

Sexually Transmitted Infections Reference Unit
- *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*_


Job description:


As the Assistant Healthcare Scientist
your main responsibilities will include:
This is a laboratory-based role.

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:


  • To undertake basic microbiology and molecular laboratory duties under supervision guided by standard operating procedures, protocols or systems of work based on training provided, and taking into account the operational requirements of the laboratory.
  • To be responsible in providing an efficient, effective and timely reference and surveillance functions
  • Assist in providing an efficient, effective and timely reference and surveillance functions
  • To be able to use the LIMS and perform general laboratory duties and to complement other members of the team. To seek further development for which training will be given.
  • To assist with maintaining quality and safety systems
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.

The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Please see the attached Job Description for further information.


Person specification:


Essential:


  • Experience of working or studying in a laboratory including using Pre Analytical techniques applicable to Bacterial, Serological or Molecular methods
  • Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety requirements and procedures.
  • Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills ensuring accuracy
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Able to follow standard operating procedures.
  • Educated to GCSE in English, Maths and Science or equivalent.

Desirable:


  • Educated to a level (or BSc)/NVQ level 3 standard or equivalent to Diploma level in Laboratory and Technical Activities (LATA)
  • Experience or Knowledge of antimicrobial resistance or sexually transmitted infections
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.

Benefits:


Working for the UKHSA

Benefits

  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
  • Range of health and wellbeing support
Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices, 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More, Help with Costs, GOV.UK

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Selection process details:


STAGE - APPLICATION & SIFT:

Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.


STAGE - INTERVIEW
This stage will involve an interview in person at the Colindale site.

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