Senior Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Blackburn is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead the Microbiology laboratory team. You will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with UKAS standards, and manage staff while promoting continuous improvement in service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a relevant master's degree and extensive knowledge of microbiological techniques. Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (H.C.P.C).
• MSc (Biomedical Science) and/or F.I.B.M.S or equivalent required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of microbiological techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of sections within the laboratory.
• Ensure quality and responsive service meeting UKAS accreditation.
• Assist in first line management for Biomedical Scientists.

Skills

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (H.C.P.C)

Comprehensive knowledge of microbiological techniques

Clear and accurate written and verbal communication

Effective keyboard skills and experience in Microsoft Office

Ability to work in a busy environment

Experience in the supervision of staff

Education

MSc (Biomedical Science) and/or F.I.B.M.S or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic molecular techniques

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

The successful candidate will assist in managing the delivery of a robust Microbiology laboratory service to ELHT. Some duties include:

• Will work as a key member of the Departmental Management Team, which is responsible for the effective operational management and strategic direction of Microbiology at ELHT.
• Lead on sections within the laboratory.ill work in partnership with the Lead Biomedical Scientist, Laboratory Operations Manager and other senior staff, to develop and promote efficient and effective systems and processes in the management of the resources including finance, staff, information, equipment and space.
• Will take a proactive role in the continuing provision of a high quality and responsive service meeting UKAS accreditation requirements (ISO 15189).
• Will promote the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within Microbiology.
• To assist in first line management for Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory assistants
• Will actively participate in departmental meetings within Microbiology.

Main duties of the job

To lead on the sections which includes managing the day to day aspects of those sections (and the wider service), to ensure that the needs of service users and performance targets are consistently met.

About us

The post is full time (37.5h/w) and a flexible working approach will be required. The successful candidates will be required to work as part of the BMS team and will participate in the evenings, weekends, Bank Holiday and on call rotas.

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (H.C.P.C)
• MSc (Biomedical Science) and/ or F.I.B.M.S or equivalent
• Able to work in a busy environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of, and skills in the application of, microbiological techniques and procedures
• Experience in the supervision of staff at various grades
• Effective knowledge of legislation and regulation relating to relevant safety and quality standards
• Effective keyboard skills and experience in working with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience of current analysers and methodologies in use within the Trust
• Experience of diagnostic molecular techniques
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service including weekends, bank holidays and on call
• Effective skills in the motivation/supportive of others
• Actively seeks to develop personal knowledge and skills and teach others
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Able to deal with information confidentially
• Able to work extra hours on occasions and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked

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.