Senior Biomedical Scientist

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, quality-focused individual with strong leadership skills for the post of Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Virology laboratory at Hull University Teaching Hospitals.

The successful applicant will be a qualified BMS, with MSc, or equivalent and will be responsible for the day-to-day operational running of a section of the Virology department.

The post holder is part of the management team responsible for delivering a clinical laboratory service that achieves the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust.  You will be directly responsible to the Chief Biomedical Scientist in accordance with departmental and Trust policies and procedures.

Applicants must be state registered with the HCPC and have extensive post registration experience in Virology.

The Virology laboratory has a wide test repertoire including a range of molecular testing.

The wide variety of work and expertise available at Hull University Teaching Hospitals provides an ideal environment for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to develop. This is a challenging post for an enthusiastic, well-motivated, forward thinking individual who will be expected to make a significant contribution to the development of the department.

The position will include weekend, late shifts and bank holidays.

Interviews for this post will be held face to face with no remote option available.

Main duties of the job

Full details provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification but includes:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of one of the designated areas of the laboratory.
• An in depth scientific knowledge of all areas of Virology.
• Responsible for managing a small team of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
• Maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
• Undertake analytical, technical and administrative trouble-shooting to ensure a reliable fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service is delivered.
• Train, develop and motivate staff to meet service requirements.
• Communicate with other senior laboratory staff and clinicians, and service users from within the trust and from external sources.
• Responsible for day-to-day organization, maintenance of work flow and any particular responsibilities associated with their designated sections.
• Maintain at all times high standards and quality and an up to date knowledge of virology and current working practices within the diagnostic laboratory.
• Demonstrate experience of compliance with standards as required within work duties such as UKAS and other relevant professional and legislative bodies.
• Participate in recruitment, selection and induction of staff

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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