Job summary
The Microbiology Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join us as a Team Leader in Bacteriology. You will be well motivated, have proven technical and communication skills and have extensive clinical microbiology knowledge.
As a UKAS accredited laboratory you will be working with a team dedicated to providing a quality driven service which encompasses all areas of Microbiology. Serving the Royal Preston Hospital, Chorley District General Hospital and Preston and South Ribble General Practice, the workload is varied, busy and always interesting.
Pathology across the region is changing and we need someone with the leadership abilities to help steer the department forward over the coming months and years, while supporting the friendly and professional environment we think is so important within our Team.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist you will have the responsibility of managing and supervising the day to day activities of the Bacteriology section of the department
You will ensure a high quality technical service utilising your knowledge and experience to co-ordinate a team of biomedical scientists and laboratory support staff.
An important part of the role is to effectively trouble shoot issues to ensure the smooth running of the section.
Working closely with the Lead Biomedical Scientist and other Senior staff you will be expected to train staff, and undertake quality assurance tasks to monitor and maintain the quality system within the department to UKAS 15189 standards.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
- To liaise and co-work with other team leaders to ensure efficient delivery of the service.
- To direct staff regarding technical and work issues.
- Discussion of test problems and possible solutions with the Lead BMS, and to relay solutions to other members of staff
- Dealing with telephone enquiries from nurses, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, giving technical advice on results and use of the service.
- Liaise by telephone with engineers for analytical equipment to facilitate fault diagnosis and repair or replacement of parts to enable continuation of service if possible without engineers visit.
- Regularly meet with section staff to discuss current departmental and section issues
- Responsible for Inventory management within the section to ensure efficient operation and continuity of service, ensure replenishment of stocks.
- Assist in the selection of new and replacement equipment
For more information please see the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
- To liaise and co-work with other team leaders to ensure efficient delivery of the service.
- To direct staff regarding technical and work issues.
- Discussion of test problems and possible solutions with the Lead BMS, and to relay solutions to other members of staff
- Dealing with telephone enquiries from nurses, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, giving technical advice on results and use of the service.
- Liaise by telephone with engineers for analytical equipment to facilitate fault diagnosis and repair or replacement of parts to enable continuation of service if possible without engineers visit.
- Regularly meet with section staff to discuss current departmental and section issues
- Responsible for Inventory management within the section to ensure efficient operation and continuity of service, ensure replenishment of stocks.
- Assist in the selection of new and replacement equipment
For more information please see the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical sciences (hons) degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Specialist portfolio in clinical Microbiology (or equivalent)
- MSc in Clinical Microbiology or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Training Qualification
- Quality Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed technical and scientific skills in clinical microbiology
- Experience as a microbiology specialist in a clinical microbiology laboratory
- Experience of troubleshooting analytical and technical problems
- Detailed understanding of quality assurance
- Good knowledge of health and safety regulations and risk assessments
- Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings.
- Experience of working within a team
- Full understanding and experience of clinical microbiology accreditation requirements to ISO 15189 standard
- Quality management experience
- Proven ability to manage resources effectively.
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of relevant equipment
- Experience of providing training to other staff groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical sciences (hons) degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Specialist portfolio in clinical Microbiology (or equivalent)
- MSc in Clinical Microbiology or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Training Qualification
- Quality Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed technical and scientific skills in clinical microbiology
- Experience as a microbiology specialist in a clinical microbiology laboratory
- Experience of troubleshooting analytical and technical problems
- Detailed understanding of quality assurance
- Good knowledge of health and safety regulations and risk assessments
- Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings.
- Experience of working within a team
- Full understanding and experience of clinical microbiology accreditation requirements to ISO 15189 standard
- Quality management experience
- Proven ability to manage resources effectively.
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of relevant equipment
- Experience of providing training to other staff groups
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).
