Overview
In this role you will join the Microbiology team as a Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Quality Officer to lead quality governance and staff development. You will work to maintain ISO 15189 accreditation and support UKAS activities, ensuring safe, high-quality diagnostic services. You will collaborate with the Senior Specialist BMS team to strengthen the department's quality culture and drive continuous improvement. This position supports patient care at a university trust that emphasises learning, development and wellbeing.
Pay / Benefits
- Wellbeing Programme for staff
- buddy system for new members
- Disability Confident Employer (Level 2)
- Veteran Aware Trust
- opportunities for professional development
- staff networks
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, training and supervision of staff
- Act as Quality Officer for Microbiology
- Maintain and develop quality management systems and accreditation processes
- Support or lead UKAS assessments and implement quality improvements
- Contribute to the department's quality culture and delivery of high-quality diagnostic services
Key requirements
- HCPC registration
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or Fellowship of the IBMS
- Extensive post-registration experience in NHS diagnostic microbiology (5+ years)
- Desirable: IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Quality
- Desirable: experience with UKAS assessments and Quality Management Systems
- leadership
- clear communication
- commitment to diversity and inclusion
- quality management systems
- UKAS accreditation processes
- ISO 15189 standards
Specialist Biomedical Scientist and Departmental Quality Officer in Brighton employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
