Biomedical Scientist Microbiology Quality Manager

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. As a Quality Manager, you will oversee laboratory operations, implement quality systems, and ensure compliance with standards, all within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS microbiology at a specialist level.
• Experience with managing quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise diagnostic investigations on infectious samples.
• Coordinate daily operations ensuring high standards.
• Conduct audits and maintain quality systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working skills

Analytical problem solving

Quality Management System knowledge

CPD participation

Education

HCPC registration

MSc in Biomedical Science or IBMS Fellowship

Diploma in Quality Management

Job description

Biomedical Scientist Microbiology Quality Manager

Employer: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 20 Jun 2025

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Discipline: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Quality Control/QA
Position Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Result Type: Jobs

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly team as a Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Microbiology department at Worcester Royal Hospital. This post is for the position of Quality Manager.

The post holder will manage a section of the laboratory on a rotational basis with other senior staff and will be responsible for implementing, controlling, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS). They will also help develop the microbiology department to ensure continual service improvement and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The role involves 37.5 hours per week, with weekend and bank holiday work, and potential shift and on-call duties.

Main duties of the job

• Supervise routine and specialized diagnostic investigations on potentially infectious samples using manual and automated techniques.
• Coordinate daily operations of laboratory sections, solving complex analytical problems to ensure high standards of work are maintained safely and efficiently.
• Provide specialist technical advice to medical staff, patients, and service users regarding test validity, reference ranges, sampling, and turnaround times.
• Maintain and continually improve the QMS.
• Conduct audits as a nominated Microbiology Audit Officer, including vertical, horizontal, and examination audits.

About us

Our purpose: Putting Patients First. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of local and specialized hospital services across three sites. With over 7,000 staff, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient-centered care and achieving our vision of working in partnership to provide the best healthcare. We value flexible working and are accredited as a Timewise organization.

Job description

See attached full job description file for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Effective team and individual working skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting deadlines.
• Assertive yet diplomatic.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• MSc in Biomedical Science or IBMS Fellowship
• Diploma in Quality Management

Experience

• Experience in NHS microbiology at a specialist level.
• Experience with quality management systems.

Skills and Knowledge

• CPD participation
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of UKAS accreditation standards

Additional info

Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further details available on our website.