Job Title
Biomedical Scientist Team Manager – Infectious Sciences
Location
Taunton
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum + Performance bonus
Job Type
Full Time, Permanent
Overview
We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist Team Manager to join our Infectious Sciences team at Southwest Pathology Services. This role is ideal for an individual who wishes to expand their experience in teaching, mentoring, and operational management, especially if these opportunities are limited within their current role.
Main Duties
- Rotate through all areas of the Laboratory in Infectious Sciences as required, performing duties in accordance with local working practices, maintaining high professional standards and complying with Health and Safety regulations.
- Perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations autonomously, providing patients results within agreed quality standards and turnaround times under the supervision of senior staff.
- Work independently, implement and propose changes to procedures for own work area. May serve as lead specialist.
- Continue personal development through academic and/or practical experience.
- Provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
- Maintain HCPC standards of conduct required to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
- Provide technical advice to clinicians regarding test appropriateness and timescales.
- Assist and carry out duties in Health and Safety, audit, training, incident reporting and quality assurance/quality control.
- Operate within a 7‑day per week rota, including weekend working, on‑call and bank holiday rotas, with corresponding pay enhancements.
About You
Essential Criteria
- MSc Degree accredited by the Healthcare Professions Council and IBMS.
- HCPC Registration.
- Completed IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology/Virology or equivalent (if registration post 2004).
- Management qualification to ILM level 3 or relevant experience.
Desirable Criteria
- IBMS Membership.
Candidate Profile
Candidates with experience or titles such as Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist or Microbiologist may also be considered for this role.
