David Moma
Aberystwyth
Summary
Experienced professional with extensive expertise in blood cultures, sterile fluids, genital/gynae/GUM, respiratory/TB/spits, and general bacteriology. Proficient in antibiotic sensitivity testing, quality control, and quality management systems. Skilled in both manual and automated culture plate reading, identification techniques, and operational knowledge of LIMS platforms. Demonstrated ability to work independently with on-call duty experience. Adept at using automation and analysers to enhance laboratory efficiency. Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability in all tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Public Health Wales NHS
Aberystwyth
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Bench rotation across all bacteriology benches: CSF & Sterile fluids (Ascitic/Synovial/Peritoneal) - cell count and differentials, Blood culture, Wounds, Genitals, MRSA & CPO, Spits, Urines, Enterics and Parasitology
- Routine, Weekends & On-call duties
- I identified and saved-up isolates from flagged-positive blood cultures for typing services to promote the Welsh ARGENT (Antimicrobial Resistance & Genomic Typing) project
- I contributed to the verification process of Ascitic/Peritoneal fluids on the Sysmex UF-5000
- I processed EQA samples (NEQAS, BMS Micro) thereby promoting the laboratory’s performance and quality
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Southwest Pathology Services/Synlab
Taunton
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Manual culture plate reading of 24h and 48h Wounds (superficial wounds, line site, swabs, placental swabs, ear/eye/nose swabs etc.), Pus/Drain fluids, Tissues, Abscesses and Deep-seated wounds, screening swabs for MRSA/MSSA and CPEs
- Automated plate reading of urines and screening swabs
- I sustained a continued service delivery by adopting manual work patterns during the replacement project of the ageing BD Kiestra TLA system and installation of the new BD Kiestra TMT system and Synapsys
- Contributed to the department’s excellent scores and improved performance in EQA schemes
- I supported the department in achieving its UKAS re-accreditation to ISO 15189 standards
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Public Health Wales NHS
Swansea
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Manual plate reading of 24h and 48h Wounds, Screens (MRSA/MSSA, CPO, VRE), gram staining and reporting films, including ASTs
- I contributed to sustaining a continuous service delivery by covering staff shortage/gaps during weekend shifts
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Hereford
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Bench rotation: PCR/Molecular testing for respiratory viruses, Routines/General Bacteriology, Blood culture, Antibiotic sensitivity testing and reporting (EUCAST), Quality control and acceptance testing, Urines (manual microscopy) including urinary antigen testing for Legionella pneumophilia and Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterics/Faeces, H
- Pylori antigen testing, Respiratory/TB (Cat 3)
- Improved service delivery through training newly employed and less experienced staff to gain full competencies
Advanced (Senior) Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 7
East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Ipswich
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Duty Manager/Team Manager – supervised and coordinated the activities of 28-30 staff - MLAs/Aps & BMSs, monitored the performance of routine quality checks, authorised and validated results, investigated and resolved non-conformances/errors and implemented corrective/preventative actions, annual leave request administration, bench cover for Genitals/GUM, Urines, MRSA & MSSA benches
- Promoted collaboration amongst team members whilst fostering an efficient and productive work environment, appraisals, and annual reviews to assess staff performance
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Hereford
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Bench rotation: PCR/Molecular testing of respiratory viruses (SARS-CoV-2, FLU-A/B and RSV), Routines/General Bacteriology, Blood culture, Faeces/Enterics (GPP PCR)
- Participated in On-Call/Out-of-hours duties covering covid testing, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services to protect public health during the pandemic
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Royal Liverpool Hospital
Liverpool
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Performed prompt point-of-care testing and sexual health screening tests (HIV testing, GC and Chlamydia, Pregnancy testing, Trichomonas screening, BV, and asymptomatic candidiasis
- Improved service delivery for prompt and efficient patient management during clinic visits
Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 5
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Cosham
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Microscopy, culture, and sensitivity testing of various specimens across General Bacteriology, Genitals, Blood Culture, MRSA/MSSA screening, CPE and VRE screen, Enteric Bench at Containment Level 3, Parasitology (faecal microscopy and concentration methods), including the training of less experienced MLAs, APs and BMSs
- I completed witness audit/examination by UKAS inspectors in assigned work areas enabling the department to attain UKAS accreditation
- Identified areas for improvement in the laboratory’s analytical process whilst promoting quality assurance by reviewing and reporting IQAs and EQAS (NEQAS, Lab Quality)
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Processed samples for MRSA/MSSA screening, MRSA batch reading and sensitivity reporting, including daily quality control checks of test reagents for routine bench use
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Surrey
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Automated plate reading (Kiestra TLA) for MRSA and sensitivities, including rapid diagnostic testing for GDH/Toxins A+B in C
- Difficille and H
- Pylori antigen in faeces
- I completed witness audit/examination by UKAS inspectors in assigned work areas enabling the department to attain UKAS accreditation
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) – NYSC
St. Luke’s Hospital Anua
Nigeria
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Performed routine and specialist microbiology tests covering microscopy, culture, and sensitivity, autoclaving and media preparation
- Supported night on-call duties in Haematology & Blood Transfusion thereby ensuring availability of blood products to promote safe blood transfusion
Medical Laboratory Scientist – Graduate Intern Trainee
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
Nigeria
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Assisted in conducting laboratory analysis on different clinical sample types rotating through various units (Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, Chemical Pathology, Haematology & Blood Transfusion, and Histopathology) under the supervision of Senior Medical Laboratory Scientists
- I gained full competencies with the ability to work independently thereby satisfying mandatory training requirements to attain full registration status with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
Education
IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice - Leadership and Management
Ulster University
01.2022 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Salford
Manchester 01.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Medical Microbiology
Rivers State University
Nigeria 02.2008 - 11.2011
Skills
- Blood Cultures
- Sterile fluids
- Genital/Gynae/GUM
- Respiratory/TB/Spits
- General Bacteriology
- Screens
- Urines
- Enteric/Stool
- Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing
- Quality Control
- Lone working
- On-call duty
- Quality Management Systems
- Automation
- Analysers
- Manual culture plate reading
- Automated culture plate reading
- Identification techniques
- Operational knowledge of LIMS platforms
Affiliations
- Institute of Biomedical Science, MIBMS 415317
- Health & Care Professions Council, Registered Biomedical Scientist BS70194
- The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Custom
BS70194
Timeline
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Public Health Wales NHS
01.2024 - 11.2024
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Southwest Pathology Services/Synlab
08.2023 - 12.2023
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Public Health Wales NHS
10.2022 - 07.2023
IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice - Leadership and Management
Ulster University
01.2022 - 07.2022
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Wye Valley NHS Trust
10.2021 - 08.2022
Advanced (Senior) Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 7
East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
04.2021 - 10.2021
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Wye Valley NHS Trust
11.2020 - 04.2021
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Royal Liverpool Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2020
Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 5
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
10.2017 - 10.2019
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
09.2017 - 10.2017
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology) Band 6
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
07.2017 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Salford
01.2016 - 05.2017
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) – NYSC
St. Luke’s Hospital Anua
09.2014 - 08.2015
Medical Laboratory Scientist – Graduate Intern Trainee
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
10.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Medical Microbiology
Rivers State University
02.2008 - 11.2011
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