Team leader, Microbiology

Job overview

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.

The successful candidate will:

Hold registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a Biomedical Scientist. Have a BSc  in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent. Have a MSC in a relevant subject,  Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS) or equivalent experience. Experience in a UK Microbiology laboratory is preferred.

Have responsibility to manage a sections of the Microbiology Laboratory, ensuring that all designated tasks are completed. They will use professional judgment to support and advise requesting clinicians upon effective diagnosis and treatment to improve patient management.

To have a knowledge and understanding of Pathology IT systems.

Ensuring that quality management systems are maintained and implemented to maintain UKAS accreditation.

Participate in provision of the out of hours service (weekends and Bank Holidays) is expected.

Main duties of the job

To manage and be in technical charge of a sections of the Microbiology service. Required to check all aspects of the quality of teamwork, to detect problems and take appropriate remedial action where necessary. Manage daily staff rotas for work allocation for  Biomedical Scientists, new staff, students and support staff.

To efficiently manage the training and supervision of Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff in the department, develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills as required by the changing needs of the service. To foster a culture of continual learning. You will have great communication skills and leadership qualities to empower your team in a complex and busy department.

To be the lead for the IT systems within the laboratory.

Manage the laboratory information service for own specialty on a daily basis allowing service users/clients access to accurate and updated patient test results.

To ensure technical standards are maintained through internal and external QA schemes in accordance with ISO 15189:2022 standards for accreditation.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.