Senior Biomedical Scientist – IT Specialist Microbiology

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Wirral is seeking an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist. The role involves conducting scientific investigations in infectious diseases, managing laboratory data systems, and supervising staff. Ideal candidates will be state-registered and possess significant experience in biomedical science. Join a dynamic team dedicated to high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in biomedical science and diagnostic investigations.
• Ability to manage laboratory information systems effectively.
• Capability to supervise skilled and unskilled staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide Biomedical Scientists and support personnel.
• Hold technical responsibility for a section of the laboratory.
• Ensure operation as part of the 24/7 service.

Skills

Biomedical Science expertise

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Supervision and training of staff

Education

State registration as Senior Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Overview

The post-holder is a highly experienced, state registered Senior Biomedical Scientist and performs scientific investigations in the diagnosis of infectious diseases. The role also includes managing the information and computer systems used by the Microbiology service. Additionally, acting as information Officer in respect of requests for data searches on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Involved in the daily supervision of Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
• Has technical responsibility of a section of the laboratory. Scientists in this grade take charge of a section of work and will be expected to supervise and train qualified and unqualified staff.
• They may also work unsupervised as part of the 24/7 service.

Context

Please see attached Job description for further information about the IT Specialist- Senior Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Organisation

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nadia Duggan
Job title: Microbiology Service Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01244 362499

Please contact me if you have any queries about this role or wish to arrange a visit.