Job summary
The post-holder is a highly experienced, state registered Biomedical Scientist and leads a large team of scientists and support staff.
The Chief BMS has technical scientific responsibility for Microbiology laboratory, and deputises for the Laboratory Service Manager and Quality Manager.
Ensure quality of technical processes and day to day management of the laboratory service. Support and deputise for Laboratory Service Manager.
Main duties of the job
- Lead Chief BMS for maintenance and development of methodologies and technologies.
- Co-ordinator of training & development.
- Deputy to Laboratory Service Manager.
- Deputy to Quality Manager.
- To assist with managing the daily running of the diagnostic laboratory.
- To develop the microbiology service.
- To provide expert scientific advice on these developments and methodologies.
- To provide leadership by managing, appraising, selecting, and recruiting staff for the department and to liaise with head of Clinical Services.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Chief Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Chief Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- State registered Biomedical Scientist HCPC
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Management Qualification
- Health and Safety Qualification
- Training Qualification
- Experience of change management and service development
- Participates in CPD
Desirable
- Fellow of Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Managing Health Services Diploma
- Has Status of Chartered Scientist award by the IBMS
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint & Microbiology IT Systems.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant experience of management or supervision in a medical microbiology laboratory.
- Competent in organising own workload and managing priorities.
- Problem solving ability
- Knowledge of risk management
- Supervisory management skills
- Good time management
- Awareness of health policies and the changing NHS environment
- Planning and organisational skills - able to plan and assist with strategic development of department
- Ability to withstand pressure of work
- High level of technical expertise
- Experience of managing service development
- Awareness of potential conflict and the ability to deal effectively with all types of conflict.
- Able to lead a team
- Able to recognise the demands of the role and the effects of decisions on others
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Excellent decision making skills
- Negotiating skills
- Ability to identify learning needs in others
- Presentation/training skills
- Report and procedure writing skills
- Involvement in teaching strategies.
- Excellent communicator - Written and verbal, able to give formal presentations to large groups
Desirable
- Ability to deputise for a BMS 4 and take responsibility for the output of a section of the laboratory
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Self-confident
- Sense of humour
- Sensitive and empathic
- Embraces core values
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives Ability and willingness to undergo further training and continual professional development
- Responds to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. The ability to be flexible in undertaking all duties demanded of the Grade. Experience in responding to requests made by consultants and service users. Ability to predict future technologies and service changes
- Experience of research and audit
- Good understanding and experience of laboratory audit procedure to comply with quality standards. Evidence of interest or research in a related topic.
- Ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly, and professionally at all levels. Adopt a courteous, approachable, and helpful manner when dealing with customers, staff and the public
- Ability to receive and relay messages accurately.
- Ability to lead effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to delegate appropriately.
- An understanding of current professional issues Experience of partnership working
Desirable
- Ability to deliver presentations effectively
Other Requirements
Essential
- Maintain Confidentiality of patient information at all times
- Demonstrate flexibility with regard to reasonable requests to occasionally adjust duties and hours worked.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- State registered Biomedical Scientist HCPC
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Management Qualification
- Health and Safety Qualification
- Training Qualification
- Experience of change management and service development
- Participates in CPD
Desirable
- Fellow of Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Managing Health Services Diploma
- Has Status of Chartered Scientist award by the IBMS
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint & Microbiology IT Systems.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant experience of management or supervision in a medical microbiology laboratory.
- Competent in organising own workload and managing priorities.
- Problem solving ability
- Knowledge of risk management
- Supervisory management skills
- Good time management
- Awareness of health policies and the changing NHS environment
- Planning and organisational skills - able to plan and assist with strategic development of department
- Ability to withstand pressure of work
- High level of technical expertise
- Experience of managing service development
- Awareness of potential conflict and the ability to deal effectively with all types of conflict.
- Able to lead a team
- Able to recognise the demands of the role and the effects of decisions on others
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Excellent decision making skills
- Negotiating skills
- Ability to identify learning needs in others
- Presentation/training skills
- Report and procedure writing skills
- Involvement in teaching strategies.
- Excellent communicator - Written and verbal, able to give formal presentations to large groups
Desirable
- Ability to deputise for a BMS 4 and take responsibility for the output of a section of the laboratory
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Self-confident
- Sense of humour
- Sensitive and empathic
- Embraces core values
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives Ability and willingness to undergo further training and continual professional development
- Responds to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. The ability to be flexible in undertaking all duties demanded of the Grade. Experience in responding to requests made by consultants and service users. Ability to predict future technologies and service changes
- Experience of research and audit
- Good understanding and experience of laboratory audit procedure to comply with quality standards. Evidence of interest or research in a related topic.
- Ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly, and professionally at all levels. Adopt a courteous, approachable, and helpful manner when dealing with customers, staff and the public
- Ability to receive and relay messages accurately.
- Ability to lead effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to delegate appropriately.
- An understanding of current professional issues Experience of partnership working
Desirable
- Ability to deliver presentations effectively
Other Requirements
Essential
- Maintain Confidentiality of patient information at all times
- Demonstrate flexibility with regard to reasonable requests to occasionally adjust duties and hours worked.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Chester and Wirral Microbiology Service
11 Bassendale Road
Wirral
CH62 3QL
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
