Technical Manager for Molecular/ Infectious Disease - Serology Service

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service in Wishaw is seeking a qualified individual to oversee staff and operations within the Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology services. The role requires an MSc in Biomedical Science and HCPC registration, along with management experience. Applicants will be responsible for service delivery and training within the serology laboratory across multiple hospitals. A focus on budgeting, quality management, and interpersonal skills is essential, with opportunities for professional development. Join a dynamic team in a full-time, permanent role.

Benefits

Minimum of 27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Work-life Balance policies

Qualifications

• Registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) is mandatory.
• MSc in Biomedical Science and or Higher Specialist in Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development to a highly developed, specialist level.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff within the Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology services.
• Responsible for service and maintenance of automated analysers.
• Manage the budget for reagents and supplies for the services.

Skills

Management experience

Interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of clinical laboratory medicine

Ability to train and mentor staff

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

Registration with the Health Professions Council

Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science

Job description

The Role

• Manages staff within the Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology services including personal development, CPD, discipline and equipment selection on behalf of the lead Biomedical Scientist.
• Responsible for service and maintenance of all automated analysers for the Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology service in Lanarkshire.
• Responsible for the budget for reagents and supplies for the Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology services.
• Responsible for the delivery of NHS Lanarkshire policy for the Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology services in conjunction with the Lead Consultant Microbiology and Biomedical Scientist Lead for Microbiology.
• Responsible for delivery of training and development for all grades of Biomedical Scientist and support staff within Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology.
• Responsible for service delivery of Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology laboratory services across the three acute hospitals of NHS Lanarkshire on behalf of the Lead Biomedical Scientist.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we’ll need you to bring

• Registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) is mandatory.
• MSc in Biomedical Science and or Higher Specialist in Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology
• Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
• Management experience and knowledge appropriate to the post is required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development to a highly developed, specialist level including clinical & scientific skills and service development.

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It would be great if you also have

• FIBMS by Fellowship examination or MSc in Biomedical Science
• or Higher Specialist Examination
• Band 7 experience.
• Higher specialist knowledge of the theoretical and practical procedures of quality management and leadership.
• Experience and knowledge of UKAS/MHRA/HFEA
• In depth scientific knowledge of a discipline of clinical laboratory medicine.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to train and mentor other members of staff.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experienced in managing budgets
• Experience in delivering change

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Microbiology within University Hospital Wishaw.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Becky Jeffrey, Senior Biomedical Scientist on [e-mail]

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Hughes, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)

• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

• Occupational health services

• Employee counselling services

• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.

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