Senior Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to oversee scientific investigations and manage laboratory staff. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced and capable of handling technical responsibilities within the laboratory. The role also necessitates effective management of information and computer systems within the Microbiology service. This position supports essential diagnostics for infectious diseases.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced state registered Senior Biomedical Scientist.
• Ability to manage information and computer systems in Microbiology service.
• Supervisory skills for managing staff in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
• Take technical responsibility for a section of the laboratory.
• Work unsupervised as part of the 24/7 service.

Job description

Overview

The post-holder is a highly experienced, state registered Senior Biomedical Scientist who performs scientific investigations in the diagnosis of infectious diseases. The role also includes managing the information and computer systems used by the Microbiology service.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the daily supervision of Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
• Has technical responsibility for a section of the laboratory; takes charge of a section of work and will supervise and train qualified and unqualified staff.
• May also work unsupervised as part of the 24/7 service.

Further information about the Senior Biomedical Scientist position is available in the attached job description.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with a coastline and countryside surroundings. It is one of the largest acute Trusts in the North West of England, employing over 6,000 staff and serving a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. The Trust has approximately 855 beds with a turnover in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links and excellent access to major cities including Liverpool, Chester, Manchester and neighbouring North Wales.