Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Molecular Pathology

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to drive the maternity recruitment and retention strategy. The role involves collaboration with various healthcare professionals to enhance workforce experience and retention. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and relevant qualifications, contributing to a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Leadership/management qualification required or willingness to undertake.
• Teaching and assessing in practice qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead on maternity recruitment and retention strategy.
• Work closely with midwifery teams to enhance workforce experience.
• Manage projects to support recruitment and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching and assessing in practice

Relationship building

Conflict management

Recruitment experience

Education

Master’s Degree or level 7 equivalent

Current NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife

Job description

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Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Molecular Pathology, Royal Tunbridge Wells

Client:

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Location:

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

The post holder will lead on the delivery of the maternity recruitment and retention strategy and act as an expert on recruitment and best practice to deliver on the programmes of work related to Midwifery workforce, recruitment and retention.

They will work closely with Midwifery Teams, working in partnership with Human Resource colleagues, the Divisional Directors of Nursing, Director of Midwifery, Corporate Nursing Quality, Lead Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses & Midwives and Pastoral Care, Workforce Matron and HR. The post holder will lead on projects to develop new roles, innovative ways of working, and programmes to support the recruitment and retention of staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the Practice Development and Professional Midwifery Advocates team, to enhance experience of work and promote retention in the maternity workforce for preceptorship, early career and late career midwives.

Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.

We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in West Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital is near Tunbridge Wells and became part of the Trust in October 2024. It focusses on planned care and has two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day care beds, diagnostic services including X-ray, MRI, CT and endoscopy, and a number of consultation and treatment rooms.

In the 2023 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK ()

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible

Person specification

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or level 7 equivalent or equivalent experience or working towards
• Leadership/management qualification or working towards, or where not held, willingness to undertake on appointment
• Teaching and assessing in practice qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Current NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife

Experience

• Proven knowledge of managing recruitment and developing workforce plans acquired through training or experience.
• Understanding of healthcare policy and its implications on engagement.
• Formal and informal teaching experience
• Ability to build influential relationships at all levels within and outside the organization regarding recruitment and retention
• Experience of recruitment and partnership working
• Experience of conflict management
• Management experience and leading a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with e-rostering and safe care
• Knowledge of National Legislation around Safe Staffing
• Experience managing international attraction campaigns within a high-volume setting
• Experience in recruitment and resourcing market
• Experience in an acute healthcare setting

Knowledge

• Knowledge of national maternity agenda and NHS issues
• Understanding of risk management principles
• Knowledge of KPIs used within maternity
• Awareness of local targets and performance dashboards
• Evidence-based clinical knowledge
• Knowledge of workforce planning, modeling, and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of overseas recruitment practices and leading successful programs