Job summary
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has re-designed its Pathology services with new state-of-the art equipment and new laboratory, and with a new Lab Info Management System being installed later this year. An opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist/Training Lead within the field of Microbiology is now available.
As Training Lead the individual will be responsible for the development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes within the Microbiology laboratory. The post holder will ensure that all staff are trained and competent to meet user, service, regulatory, accreditation and professional requirements.
The post holder will lead in training strategy, competency assessment, quality improvement related to training, and support for workforce development across all staff groups.
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will also be highly skilled in microbiological investigations and able to carry out complex investigations on patient samples to diagnose infective disease and monitor the treatment of patients. They will also lead teams of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Support Staff to deliver a patient-orientated medical laboratory service to contribute to efficient and effective care.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out investigations on samples of tissue and body fluids to diagnose disease and monitor the treatment of patients.
- Assist in the provision of reliable and accurate analytical data
- Lead teams of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants, on a rotational basis, to deliver, within budget, a patient-orientated medical laboratory service to contribute to efficient and effective care.
- To safely and efficiently manage a designated section within the laboratory to approved standards and protocols, in a safe and efficient manner so that all work in the area is performed accurately and in a timely manner.
- To provide and assist in the training of personnel within the Department.
- To ensure the effective and efficient management of staff and resources on a daily basis
- To contribute to sickness management of staff and recruitment of new staff
- To contribute to reviewing and writing of procedures.
The co-ordination, organisation and delivery of training, induction, continuing professional development (CPD) and competency assessments in the department.
Liaising with managers and external training personnel to ensure that all members of the team are trained and competent to meet user, regulatory, accreditation and professional requirements
- Providing leadership in progressing training strategy, departmental improvements and workforce development.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Education to MSc level or equivalent in Microbiology or related subject
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Qualification or formal training in education, training or leadership
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post registration
- Experience in managing and supporting staff development initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to use data and feedback to drive continuous improvement in training delivery
- Strong knowledge of ISO 15189
Desirable
- Proven experience in designing, delivering and evaluating training programmes within a healthcare or complex organisational environment
- Experience in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) or e-learning development tools
- Experience supporting IBMS portfolios, STP trainees, and/or apprenticeships
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstration of advanced practical analytical skills including troubleshooting and escalation of issues
- Demonstration of ability to train different staff groups, in a variety of processes/ways
- Ability to work under pressure within a complex environment
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, organisation and leadership skills
- Demonstrates implementation/maintenance of training frameworks
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficient in using digital learning platforms and Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstration of commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in education and training
Desirable
- Competent IT skills, word processing, spread sheets and database software
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Education to MSc level or equivalent in Microbiology or related subject
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Qualification or formal training in education, training or leadership
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post registration
- Experience in managing and supporting staff development initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to use data and feedback to drive continuous improvement in training delivery
- Strong knowledge of ISO 15189
Desirable
- Proven experience in designing, delivering and evaluating training programmes within a healthcare or complex organisational environment
- Experience in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) or e-learning development tools
- Experience supporting IBMS portfolios, STP trainees, and/or apprenticeships
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstration of advanced practical analytical skills including troubleshooting and escalation of issues
- Demonstration of ability to train different staff groups, in a variety of processes/ways
- Ability to work under pressure within a complex environment
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, organisation and leadership skills
- Demonstrates implementation/maintenance of training frameworks
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficient in using digital learning platforms and Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstration of commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in education and training
Desirable
- Competent IT skills, word processing, spread sheets and database software
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
