Senior Microbiology Team Leader – Lab Operations

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Team Leader/Senior Biomedical Scientist to oversee the bacteriology section. The role includes managing day-to-day operations, staff, equipment, and HR issues, with a focus on high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.

The post requires HCPC registration, MSc in microbiology (or equivalent), and leadership experience in clinical microbiology.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• MSc in microbiology or working towards
• IBMS portfolio experience and assessors
• Experience in microbiology and leadership
• Ability to train staff and support portfolios

Responsibilities

• lead a technical section in bacteriology and direct day-to-day analytical provision
• ensure equipment and staff readiness; manage rosters and HR issues
• provide and coordinate specialist clinical technical services including research and audit
• develop the section in line with departmental objectives
• lead training and instruction of staff in the lab

Skills

HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

Specialist Portfolio

Advanced microbiology experience

Training and supervision of IBMS Portf

Knowledge of bacteria/ micro-organisms

Out-of-hours flexibility

Communication skills

Values: Compassion, Openness, Excell.

Team leadership / HR management

Education

MSc in microbiology

MSc or FIBMS

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Team Leader/Senior Biomedical Scientist to oversee the bacteriology section. The role includes managing day-to-day operations, staff, equipment, and HR issues, with a focus on high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.

The post requires HCPC registration, MSc in microbiology (or equivalent), and leadership experience in clinical microbiology.