Team leader, Microbiology

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Band 7 Biomedical Scientist with experience or a keen interest in Pathology IT to work within the Microbiology department, Salisbury District Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Manage and be in technical charge of a section of the Microbiology service.
• Check all aspects of the quality of teamwork, detect problems and take remedial action as necessary.
• Manage daily staff rotas for Biomedical Scientists, trainee scientists, students and support staff.
• Efficiently manage the training and supervision of Biomedical Scientists, trainees and support staff, fostering continual learning.
• Lead the IT systems within the laboratory and manage the laboratory information service for own specialty.
• Ensure technical standards are maintained through internal and external QA schemes in accordance with ISO 15189:2022 and UKAS accreditation.
• Support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service.
• Participate in the provision of the out of hours service (weekends and bank holidays).

Qualifications

• Hold registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a Biomedical Scientist.
• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
• MSc in a relevant subject, Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS), or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a UK Microbiology laboratory (preferred).
• Knowledge of UKAS and experience in a HCPC approved microbiology laboratory.
• Evidence of IT experience and knowledge of laboratory IT systems.
• Ability to train, mentor, and provide technical guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of £49,387 to £56,515 per annum (pro rata if part time).
• Minimum 35 days paid holiday (pro rata for part time).
• Generous pension scheme.
• On site benefits including car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.