Infectious Diseases BMS Specialist - Lead & Innovate

SYNLAB España; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance £1,500 per annum

Job summary

Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Infection Sciences team in Taunton. This permanent, full-time role requires HCPC registration and IBMS Specialist Portfolio, with opportunities to work on advanced diagnostics and contribute to patient care.

You will rotate across bacteriology, parasitology, virology, molecular and mycology, participate in seven-day service rotas, and benefit from a training budget and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio is required.
• Demonstrated leadership in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations to provide patients' results within quality standards and turnaround times under supervision.
• Lead a designated area within Infection Sciences and drive service development while ensuring compliance with standards and policies.
• Provide training and professional leadership to junior staff and assistants.
• Provide technical advice to clinicians on test appropriateness and timescales.
• Support personal development through academic or practical experience.

Skills

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Leadership

Tools

KiestrA platform

Job description

Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Infection Sciences team in Taunton. This permanent, full-time role requires HCPC registration and IBMS Specialist Portfolio, with opportunities to work on advanced diagnostics and contribute to patient care.

You will rotate across bacteriology, parasitology, virology, molecular and mycology, participate in seven-day service rotas, and benefit from a training budget and clear progression paths.