Senior Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; In loco; GBP 43.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Flexible working

Descrizione del lavoro

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead supervision of diagnostic tests in the Microbiology laboratory at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The post includes coordinating lab sections, staff training, and quality assurance, with emphasis on maintaining HCPC standards.

The role requires HCPC registration, an IBMS specialist microbiology qualification and at least five years NHS microbiology experience, with full-time hours and some shift variation

Competenze

• IBMS Specialist in Microbiology or equivalent.
• IBMS approved MSc or Higher Specialist Diploma.
• Member of the IBMS.

Mansioni

• Supervise routine and specialised diagnostic tests on potentially infectious samples (manual and automated).
• Coordinate day-to-day running of lab sections and solve complex analytical problems.
• Handle highly infectious material and validate results for release to Medical Microbiologists.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Training & staff development

Quality management knowledge

Excellent teamwork

Strong analytical skills

Formazione

IBMS Specialist in Microbiology

IBMS MSc or Higher Specialist Diploma

Member of the IBMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Biomedical Scientist post in the Microbiology laboratory at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, part of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The role covers supervising diagnostic testing on samples that may carry infection and coordinating sections of the lab. Alongside bench work, the post holder leads training and workforce development as Training Officer, working full time at Band 7 with weekend, bank holiday and some late, early or on-call shifts. Applicants need HCPC registration, an IBMS specialist microbiology qualification and at least five years of NHS microbiology experience.

What the job involves

• Supervise routine and specialised diagnostic tests on potentially infectious patient and environmental samples, by manual and automated methods
• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day running of lab sections, solving complex analytical problems
• Handle highly infectious material, interpret results and take responsibility for their validity
• Lead, coordinate and support training activities in the department as Training Officer
• Technically validate electronic reports before release to Medical Microbiologists
• Complete non-conformance records and escalated to the Quality Manager and Laboratory Manager as required
• Develop, maintain and review Standard Operating Procedures with the Laboratory Manager and Quality Manager
• Co-ordinate the IBMS Certificate of Competence portfolio assessment for Trainee BMSs
• Develop and deliver training programmes, competency assessment schemes and the departmental CPD programme
• Provide specialist technical advice on results, sampling and turnaround times to medical staff and service users
• Take part in the quality management system, UKAS and HCPC accreditation, and act as Microbiology Audit Officer
• Carry out bench duties to support service demand and maintain own technical competence

Qualifications

• IBMS Specialist in Microbiology or equivalent
• IBMS approved MSc or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma
• Member of the IBMS

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• At least 5 years in an NHS microbiology laboratory post
• Supervisory experience
• Training, mentoring and staff development experience

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of current training requirements for Healthcare Scientists
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Advanced knowledge of microbiology laboratory processes and workflow
• Ability to work competently across all sections of the laboratory
• Ability to lead and motivate staff

Other

• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and conflicting demands
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to organise section workload on a day-to-day basis

Nice to have

• Experience of recruiting staff
• Formal NHS training, such as interview, appraisal, equipment or IT training
• Understanding of health and safety in a microbiology laboratory
• Experience working at senior level in microbiology
• Awareness of accreditation and quality management systems, including UKAS accreditation
• Understanding of validation, verification and implementation of new methods
• Certificate of Expert Practice: Training, or equivalent
• ILM Level 3 or above, or equivalent

What’s offered

• Flexible working, as a Timewise accredited flex positive employer