Biomedical Scientist Team Manager - Education and Training

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Carlisle is looking for a Biomedical Scientist Team Manager. This role involves overseeing training, managing staff, and supporting diagnostic work in Virology and Immunology. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc in biomedical science, HCPC registration, and strong supervisory skills. A commitment to continuous development and the ability to perform under pressure are essential. The position requires flexibility and may involve weekend work on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• Staff supervision within an NHS laboratory.
• Extensive relevant technical/clinical techniques.
• Commitment to CPD and flexible working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training and education aspects of the laboratory team.
• Coordinate delivery of the Virology/Immunology service.
• Support diagnostic workload using a wide range of testing.

Skills

Technical competence

Effective communication

Leadership

Advanced troubleshooting

Training formulation and evaluation

Education

BSc in biomedical science or equivalent

HCPC registration

MSc in healthcare science or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Biomedical Scientist Team Manager - Training and Education Facilitator in Virology/Immunology

The Virology, Immunology and Microbiology departments that make up Infection Sciences are looking to further develop our test repertoire using the platforms available. We have a small, enthusiastic and friendly team with a good reputation who are a key part of acute service provision within North Cumbria. This busy department services internal and external customers and requires individuals to work under pressure with accuracy. Applications are invited from HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists with a keen interest in training and education. A strong background in Immunology and/or Virology is essential, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with the pathology team and senior staff within the wider hospital. Support is available to further develop your management skills. There will be a commitment to weekend working on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

• Oversee the training and education aspects of the laboratory team and coordinate and monitor the work of rotating staff. This includes ensuring completion of training logs, competence assessments, investigating training resources, maintaining associated documents on eQMS, coordinating IBMS portfolios and participating in the departmental appraisal scheme for staff.
• Work alongside the Virology and Immunology team managers to coordinate the delivery of the Virology/Immunology service and deputise for the operational manager in their absence.
• Support the diagnostic workload (approximately 140,000 virology/immunology tests per year) using a wide range of automated serological testing across both disciplines and molecular platforms onsite. We are a referral centre for Aspergillus, Farmers Lung and Avian precipitin work.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of “safe, high quality care every time”:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

We are committed to supporting a diverse, inclusive and compassionate workplace. Across the North East and North Cumbria we aim to be the greenest region in England by 2030, and all staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job description and requirements

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for the full information regarding the role and the essential/desirable criteria.

Important visa and recruitment information

Applicants should check eligibility to be employed in the UK prior to applying. The Government’s immigration policies are subject to change. If applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or the Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible posts. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post and costs may be met by the candidate via salary deduction where applicable.

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc in biomedical science or equivalent; HCPC registration; MSc in healthcare science or equivalent.
• Desirable: Foundation management certificate or equivalent; IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

Experience

• Essential: Staff supervision within an NHS laboratory; extensive relevant technical/clinical techniques and methodologies; quality, finance, staffing and risk assessment policies and procedures.
• Desirable: Audit experience.

Knowledge

• Essential: CPD with portfolio; specialist knowledge in area of practice; EQA and IQA procedures; complex analytical systems; stock management; equality legislation and best practice.
• Desirable: Equality impact assessment; quality management; CPA standards; trust and department H&S procedures.

Skills and aptitudes

• Essential: Technical competence to supervise in any section; effective communication; advanced troubleshooting; leadership; training formulation and evaluation; rota/work planning; deputising for the operational manager; ability to review findings and manage people.
• Desirable: Ability to perform complex statistical analysis of data and interpretation.

Personal circumstances and other requirements

• Essential: Commitment to CPD; flexible working patterns; ability to travel independently between hospital sites.
• Desirable: Driving licence.

Disclosure and sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS submission will be required. DBS costs may be met via salary deduction where applicable.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for current requirements.

Employer details

Employer: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY