Technical Manager - Microbiology

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Biomedical Scientist lead for TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services spanning three acute hospitals. You will oversee staff development and service delivery, ensuring high-quality patient care in line with NHS policies.

Key responsibilities include budget management for reagents, equipment, and supplies, and representing the service at regional and national forums. A strong CPD record and MSc in Biomedical Science are essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.
• MSc in Biomedical Science or Higher Specialist in TB/Bacteriology/Mycology.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services across NHS Lanarkshire's three acute hospitals.
• Line management responsibility for 20 to 40 staff.
• Oversee service maintenance of all automated analysers in TB/Bacteriology/Mycology.
• Budget responsibility for reagents and supplies for these services (>£250,000).
• Represent the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services at regional and national meetings.

Skills

HPC registration

Management experience

CPD

Biomedical science leadership

Clinical & scientific skills

Education

MSc Biomedical Science

Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science

Job description

About The Organisation

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.

About The Organisation

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.

The Role

Manages staff within the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology 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 TB/Bacteriology/Mycology service in Lanarkshire. Responsible for the budget for reagents and supplies for the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services. Responsible for the delivery of NHS Lanarkshire policy for the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services in conjunction with the Lead Consultant for Microbiology and Biomedical Scientist Lead for Microbiology. Responsible for delivery of training and development for all grades of Biomedical Scientist and support staff within TB/Bacteriology/Mycology. Responsible for service delivery of TB/Bacteriology/Mycology laboratory services across the three acute hospitals of NHS Lanarkshire on behalf of the Lead Biomedical Scientist.

In This Key Role, You Will

• Responsible for delivery of the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services for NHS Lanarkshire maintaining the level of service necessary for the high standard of patient care which NHSL Hospitals provide including management and supervision of qualified and unqualified staff working in these areas. This person has responsibility for interpreting policies in relation to this service.
• The post holder will represent NHS Lanarkshire TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services at Regional and National meetings where policies are agreed. This individual plays the lead role for Biomedical Science in the areas of TB/Bacteriology/Mycology, establishing a safe and effective service. This is especially important in the accurate and timely detection of highly infectious organisms and those that are highly resistant to antibiotics.
• Adherence to policies and procedures relevant to all areas of work in accordance with Departmental, Directorate, Hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Line management responsibility for 20 to 40 members of staff across three acute sites.
• Responsible for operation of supplies and equipment budget for the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services to a value of greater than £250,000.

What You'll Bring

• Registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.
• MSc in Biomedical Science and or Higher Specialist in TB/Bacteriology/Mycology
• 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.

What We Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

• Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.