Lead Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology Team in Newtown

UKHSA provides strategic leadership and vision for protecting and improving the nation’s health. Its ambition is to lead nationally and enable locally a transformation in the health expectations of all people in England, regardless of where they live and the circumstance of their birth. It will achieve this through the application of research, knowledge and skills. UKHSA is an executive agency of the Department of Health and is a distinct delivery organisation with operational autonomy to advise and support government, local authorities and the NHS in a professionally independent manner.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises bench work of a team within the laboratory in processing of microbiological specimens and related tasks including isolation, identification, interpretation and reporting of results in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures.
• Supervises BMS, trainees, support workers and other junior grade staff within a team.
• Liaise with more senior grade BMS and medical staff concerning microbiological investigations and other tasks to be performed, including explanation of results to ward and other clinical staff.
• Liaise with Quality Manager and Training Officer for quality and training issues.
• Liaise with external bodies including NHS staff and commercial companies.

Location and Services:

The Microbiology laboratory at Cambridge is the East of England Region for UKHSA currently providing services to Addenbrooke’s, Royal Papworth and the E&N Herts Hospitals, the surrounding district and other NHS Laboratories. It has active research and epidemiological interests. Set on the outskirts of the university city of Cambridge, Addenbrooke’s Hospital is one of the top hospitals in the UK and a thriving NHS Foundation Trust. Addenbrooke’s is closely associated with leading educational providers including the University of Cambridge and is a major centre for biomedical research and education.

Employer Statement:

We pride ourselves as an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promotes equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA’s ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.