BMS Team Manager - Cellular Pathology

Salisbury Nhs Foundation Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to lead multiple sections of the service, ensuring quality, supervising staff and trainees, and maintaining high standards of patient care in a busy department.

The role includes managing daily rotas, supporting training, and upholding ISO 15189:2022 accreditation standards within a collaborative team environment. Working hours are Monday to Friday 8am–5:30pm.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent communication and leadership in a busy department.
• Experience in training and supervising Biomedical Scientists and trainees.
• Familiarity with ISO 15189:2022 accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily staff rotas and work allocation for Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
• Maintain technical standards and ensure QA across sections of the service.
• Support training and professional development of team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Staff rota management

Education

BSc in Biomedical Sciences

MSc in a relevant subject

HCPC registration

Job description

To manage and be in technical charge of multiple sections of the service. Required to check and maintain all aspects in quality of the work, to detect problems and take appropriate remedial action where necessary. Manage daily staff rotas for work allocation for Biomedical Scientists, new staff, students, and support staff.

To support the training and supervision of Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff in the department, develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills as required by the changing needs of the service. To foster a culture of continual learning. You will have great communication skills and leadership qualities to empower your team in a complex and busy department alongside the training officer.

To ensure technical standards are maintained through internal and external QA schemes in accordance with ISO 15189:2022 standards for accreditation.

To manage the servicing, calibration and validation of the equipment and instruments in the department.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service.

Laboratory working hours, Monday to Friday 8am to 5:30pm.

Hold registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a Biomedical Scientist. Have a BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent. Have a MSC in a relevant subject, Member of the Institute of Biomedical Science (MIBMS) or equivalent experience.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.