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Base pay range
Job Title: Microbiology Biomedical Scientist Team Manager
Location: Essex
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 + £5,000 Joining Bonus
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
About the role
At Pathology First, we are looking for a talented Microbiology Biomedical Scientist Team Manager (Training Lead) to join a supportive and team-oriented laboratory based in our HUB in Basildon. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will be instrumental in shaping our training programs, mentoring the next generation of scientists, and directly influencing the future of microbiology services at one of Europe\'s largest clinical diagnostics companies.
We are proud to be the first lab in the UK to offer some of our BMS staff the opportunity to read bacterial cultures from home, using cutting-edge BD Kiestra Synapsys technology. Expertise/competence/working experience in Microbiology is essential for this role.
Responsibilities
* To provide clinical analytical services for patients and service users
* To manage day-to-day staffing in area of responsibility to ensure safe service delivery and maintenance of TATs
* To be involved in, and in some cases responsible for, service developments
* To supervise and ensure training and competency assessment of staff in area of responsibility
* To carry out appraisal of staff
* To participate and in some cases be responsible for recruitment of staff
* To be responsible for QC and QA in area of responsibility, ensuring non-conformances are investigated, documented and changes to practice identified where necessary
* To participate in and undertake audit
* To be responsible for writing and maintaining SOPs in area of responsibility
* To report, investigate and monitor errors and incidents as per policies
* To have oversight of reports released from area of responsibility
* To authorise default fail queues for area of responsibility (i.e. reports not sent to consultant authorisation)
* To be responsible for risk and COSHH assessments in area of responsibility
* The post holder will be responsible for developing and co-ordinating training across Pathology First for laboratory based staff to support multi-site and cross-disciplinary working
* The post holder will work closely with the Operations Manager for Strategic Development and BMS Team Managers with Training Lead responsibilities to ensure the delivery of key objectives
* The post holder will be involved in not only ensuring we have a competent workforce today, but that we can develop a workforce to meet future requirements and have a training and development programme to support staff progression
About you
* HCPC registered and Specialist portfolio or equivalent in Microbiology
* Management qualification to ILM level 3 or relevant experience
* MSc / FIBMS (by examination) / IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma and is currently in possession of Fellowship Class of the IBMS or equivalent experience
* Able to work across 3 different sites in a 24-7 work environment if required
* Able to work with a high degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills and good problem-solving skills
* Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems and computer applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Statistical Packages
* Working knowledge of Microbiological manual and automated techniques and practices
* Working knowledge of Molecular biology techniques and platforms
Benefits and commitments
* External candidates will be entitled to a joining bonus of £5,000
* For Band 7 - 8c roles, a discretionary team performance bonus payment worth up to 5% of salary per annum
About Us
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering. We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce. We promote a culture of continuous personal development with opportunities for learning and clear career pathways. SYNLAB UK & Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. Please note we will be unable to consider international candidates that require sponsorship.
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with relevant experience may be considered for similar roles (e.g., Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist, Microbiologist).
Additional information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Medical Practices
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