Laboratory manager

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Microbiology laboratory manager to lead their team and ensure high-quality diagnostic services. This role involves managing budgets, overseeing quality management standards, and leading service development. Suitable candidates must have an MSc in Microbiology or related field and significant leadership experience. The position offers a chance to contribute to a transformative healthcare service.

Qualifications

• MSc in Microbiology or a related field is essential.
• In-depth experience working at a senior level in Microbiology.
• Management experience in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Microbiology service and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Manage departmental budgets and financial performance.
• Oversee quality management standards and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Management of Microbiology Procedures

Communication

Education

MSc in Microbiology or related subject

HCPC Registration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Microbiology laboratory manager to lead our Microbiology team. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to a service undergoing significant digital and workflow transformation. You will play an active part in leading on day-to-day diagnostic services while also contributing to the development of the department.

This post is ideal for an experienced Biomedical Scientist who can lead the Microbiology department and is also interested in supporting change, quality improvement, and the future of digital diagnostics.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the operational management of the Microbiology Department - managing, motivating and effectively leading the technical and support staff in the delivery and development of a high quality safe service to users within the Trust and externally such as GPs. The post holder is expected to bring innovation and highly developed, specialised skills to the role.

Responsible for Quality Management within the department and participation in Quality Management across the departments of Pathology. Responsible for ensuring the Microbiology department meets UKAS ISO15189:2022 Quality standards, and complies with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) requirements for category 3 facilities.

As a registered Biomedical Scientist make interpretive judgements using Masters (MSc) Degree level of Biomedical Sciences and management skills to ensure the service meets local and national standards.

About Us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Lead the Microbiology Service with a culture which embeds the principles of a high quality professional service and ensures the delivery of services which are safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led achieving financial balance. Accountable for the financial performance of Microbiology Services and monitoring the delegated management of individual departmental budgets.

Represent the Microbiology Department, Pathology Services, and the Trust as required, both locally and nationally. Working with the Clinical Leads to lead and direct the clinical and managerial services of the Department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• MSc. In Microbiology or related subject / FIBMS or equivalent knowledge
• HCPC Registration
• Management experience and knowledge of specialist Microbiology procedures to higher specialist diploma level or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience, participation in CPD, managerial qualifications, short courses and on-going specialist training.
• Up to date evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Desirable:

• Formal general management qualification
• Project Management qualification
• A recognised health and safety qualification / evidence of Health & Safety training
• Evidence of training in change management

Experience

Essential:

• In-depth experience of working at a senior level within the discipline
• Track record of leading and achieving significant changes
• Leadership of service development
• Experience in the recruitment of staff
• Experience in Delivering staff training and staff development

Desirable:

• Experience of budget and project management
• Experience of Quality Management System assessments
• Experience of Health & Safety Executive inspections
• Operating as a deputy manager

Additional information: Disclosure and Barring Service Check - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship - Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration - Applicants must have current UK professional registration.