Associate Service Manager

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to lead the Virology Laboratory Service based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. You will drive professional leadership and operational excellence in a UKAS accredited laboratory serving NHS Scotland Health Boards.

The post requires extensive senior Virology experience, ISO15189:2022 knowledge, and collaboration with governance leads, training teams, and safety officers. The role is anchored at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Extensive experience as a Biomedical Scientist with senior level experience in Virology or a related microbiology discipline in a hospital.
• Knowledge of ISO15189:2022 and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Virology Laboratory Service within a UKAS accredited Medical Laboratory.
• Provide professional, scientific leadership and ensure service delivery aligns with governance and safety standards.
• Work with the Diagnostics Laboratories Executive Team and report to the Clinical Laboratory Manager.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Biomedical Scientist

Senior Virology experience

ISO 15189:2022 knowledge

Education

MSc or equivalent

Job description

Associate Service Manager

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This is an opportunity for a highly experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Diagnostics Laboratories team as Virology Associate Service Manager working within accredited Medical Laboratories which provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside, North-East Fife, South Grampian and specialist diagnostics and clinical services across all NHS Scotland Health Boards.

The Diagnostics Laboratories are based in Ninewells Hospital, a large Teaching hospital and Medical School in Dundee, and a multidisciplinary laboratory at Perth Royal Infirmary (PRI). The department is a UKAS accredited Medical Laboratory and holds both IBMS and PSD Scotland training approval.

This post holder will be responsible for managing and leading on all aspects of the Virology Laboratory Service and must have extensive previous experience of working as experience within a UKAS accredited Medical Laboratory.

The post holder will have a considerable degree of autonomy and will be responsible for delivering professional, scientific and leadership within Virology. They will work as part of the Diagnostics Laboratories Executive Team and report directly to the Clinical Laboratory Manager. They will also work closely with Clinical and Governance Leads, Service Managers, Training team, Quality Managers and Health and Safety Officers. The post will be based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.

Requirements

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Extensive experience as a Biomedical Scientist, with significant experience at a senior level within Virology or a Microbiology related discipline in a hospital environment
• MSc or equivalent M-Level Qualification (SCQF 11)
• Knowledge and skills to ensure full service compliance with the ISO15189:2022 standard and all regulatory requirements

All staff within Diagnostics Laboratories are actively encouraged to develop their skills and progress in their careers within a supportive and progressive environment.

Enquiries to: Alisson McPherson, Clinical Laboratory Manager

Tel: [phone] (Direct Dial) / 01382 660111 Ext 36718

Email: [e-mail]

Hours of work: 36 hrs per week

Job Interview Guarantee Scheme: If you wish to participate and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements.

NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.