Job Description

Job Title: Senior Pharmaceutical Microbiologist

Trust:North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Location: University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick Road, Stockton -On-Tees, TS19 8PE

Pay Rates: 20.15 per hour exc WTD

Why might this job interest you?

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are currently seeking an organised and motivated candidate to fulfil a Senior Pharmaceutical Microbiologist opportunity within the team at the University Hospital of North Tees under a long-term placement contract. Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills looking to embark on a new opportunity within the NHS? If so, we would like to hear from you today!

What you can add:

Provide specialised pharmaceutical microbiology advice within all aspects of pharmaceutical manufacture and Good Manufacturing Practice related areas. Job includes deputising for the Head Microbiologist in the representation of the service and customers at regional and national level on aspects of pharmaceutical microbiology.

Provide specialist pharmaceutical microbiology advice to customers of the service regarding preparation of sterile and non-sterile medicinal products paying particular attention to minimising the risk from micro-organisms within the production environment. This will include developing test protocols and how to deal with failures against standards.

Participate in the validation of existing microbiological methods within the laboratory and undertaking research and development into new methods in line with the needs of the service.

Produce scientific reports and submit papers for peer review from the research performed.

To release microbiology results from the laboratory in line with current procedures and provide expert advice on these as required.

What you'll need:

Bachelor's degree in microbiology.

Ability to communicate effectively to a range of professionals.

Ability to carry out microbiological testing accurately and precisely.

Minimum 3 years' experience in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Quality Systems including working within a regulated pharmaceutical production environment.

Experience of developing cost-effective methods and validating pharmaceutical microbiology methods.

Experience of writing up scientific data for publication.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

Relevant Qualifications

Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care

- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay

to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements

at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help -

access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle

- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities

via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards

, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community

means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply

Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 20.15 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 81396