Regional Head of Laboratory Operations

Job responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide microbiology support to MMMP, Northwest Health Protection Teams and Local Authorities
• Provide expert microbiology advice during outbreaks and incidents of communicable disease.
• Contribute to development of regional guidelines and policies.
• Provide community and health care associated infection surveillance data.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Selection process details

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience and/or skills and capabilities outlined in the essential criteria.

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the 10 essential criteria listed, and this will be in the form of a:

• Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application

• Up to 1500-word Statement of Suitability

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

Please note that you will only be assessed on the essential criteria listed within the advert and not all those listed in the job description.

The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essentialcriteria

• Meets some essential criteria

• Meets no essential criteria

Piles Meets all essentialcriteria and Meets some essential criteriawill be moved through to the shortlisting stage.

Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

• State registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

Please do not exceed 1500 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered.

Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview (competency based)

You will be invited to a (single) remote interview.

Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is being offered as office/lab based at our site in Manchester.

If based at one of our labs, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Essential criteria 1

Essential

• State registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

Essential criteria 2

Essential

• MSc in Biomedical Science, Microbiology or Biological Sciences

Essential criteria 3

Essential

• Significant postgraduate practical, technical and theoretical experience in Medical Microbiology and Medical Laboratory Sciences

Essential criteria 4

Essential

• Extensive knowledge and expertise in various managerial fields, including finance, HR, business, project management, planning, leadership, procurement etc., gained by lengthy experience

Essential criteria 5

Essential

• In-depth working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas, as appropriate

Essential criteria 6

Essential

• An understanding of microbiology and its application in clinical practice and public health

Essential criteria 7

Essential

• Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing systems and processes to initiate change in laboratory

Essential criteria 8

Essential

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex facts and situations, leading to appropriate judgements and decisions

Essential criteria 9

Essential

• Ability to motivate others, encourage teamwork, delegate, get the best out of people and ensure that all staff reach their full potential, facilitating the development of staff

Essential criteria 10

Essential

• Thorough knowledge of laboratory health and safety legislation and practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).