Lead Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks a dynamic Microbiology Team Leader to manage a large team and contribute to operational strategies. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Scientist with extensive experience and leadership abilities in Microbiology. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of diagnostic services amidst significant funding for transformation. Join us in our commitment to provide excellent care and continued improvement for our patients.

Qualifications

• Registered Scientist with the HCPC, with specialist knowledge and significant experience in Microbiology.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in engaging service users and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team of Biomedical Scientists and Support Staff.
• Contribute to operational, workforce, and finance strategies.
• Engage in the planning and design of future Microbiology services.

Skills

Effective leadership skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Interpretation of performance data

Education

Registered Scientist with the HCPC

Degree and post-graduate study in a relevant field

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s Pathology Centre are looking for a dynamic, caring, and enthusiastic leader to join our Microbiology Team. This role requires values-based leadership of a large team of Biomedical Scientists, Support Staff, and Secretarial team.

The individual will also be a key contributor to the overall operational, workforce and finance performance and strategy of the department, working closely with our other Pathology leaders and wider colleagues. Microbiology is a vibrant team, continually looking at approaches to develop innovative ideas and ways of working, ensuring our services continue to match the rapid pace of growth in diagnostic advances.

The successful applicant will be working closely with other members of the Pathology leadership team to deliver a quality, patient‑focused service. The applicant will be a Registered Scientist with the HCPC, with highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience. They will have professional knowledge acquired through degree, post‑graduate study, and significant experience in this specialist field to MSc Level or equivalent.

If you are looking for new opportunities and challenges in a management role, then this post could be for you. You will need to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of Microbiology; effective leadership skills with experience of managing multi‑disciplinary teams; effective communication; be able to interpret and present performance and business data; be able to advise senior managers of risks and issues; and solve operational and day‑to‑day management issues using previous experience and own initiative. You will need to have a strong collaborative approach and the ability to engage service users, partners, commissioners, and other key stakeholders.

You will be joining us at an incredibly exciting time as, having been awarded more than £300 million government funding, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is about to undergo a major transformation as part of our Hospitals Transformation Programme. This will present an opportunity for the post‑holder to take a leading role in the planning, design, and development of the future Microbiology Service.

The SaTH Pathology Centre is also in the process of forming a Network with our colleagues at the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service, and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital. This will provide great opportunities for shared‑learning, innovation, and improvement in the region.

Our vision, ‘To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,’ is not just a statement; it’s a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values – Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted – we’re determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let’s make a difference together!

Microbiology is a vibrant team, continually looking at approaches to develop innovative ideas and ways of working, ensuring our services continue to match the rapid pace of growth in diagnostic advances. The successful applicant will be working closely with other members of the Pathology leadership team to deliver a quality, patient‑focused service.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Waqqas Usmani
Job title: Pathology Lead Scientist
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 261000 ex1336