Senior Biomedical Scientist​/Team Manager - Infection Sciences

Job summary

We are seeking
an experienced Microbiology Biomedical Scientist Team Manager (Training) to
join the Infection Sciences Laboratory at Jersey General Hospital. This is a key senior position within the
Infection Sciences team, with primary responsibility for Microbiology service
delivery and training. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in
providing high-quality diagnostic services while supporting the development of
our workforce and laboratory systems.

Applicants
must be HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists.
Have a minimum of 6 years' post-registration experience. Hold an MSc,
Fellowship, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent qualification in
Medical Microbiology. Demonstrate
extensive experience in diagnostic microbiology and laboratory management. Have a strong commitment to staff
development, quality improvement, and service excellence. The post is full-time and includes
participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota.

Our
well-equipped laboratory maintains a comprehensive diagnostic microbiology
service and is equipped with a MALDI-ToF, BACTEC and a Gene Xpert. The
department is UKAS accredited and an IBMS-approved training laboratory, with a
long-standing reputation for developing staff and supporting professional
advancement.

Main duties of the jobLead a team of specialist biomedical scientists and support staff, and oversee training, competency assessment and continuing professional development for the infection sciences laboratories, to guide the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, protecting the health of islanders.

The post holder will:

Manage and support staff within the Bacteriology Laboratory.

Perform and oversee diagnostic testing across all sections of the bacteriology service, requiring extensive knowledge of microbiological investigations.

Act as the department's Training Officer, supporting staff undertaking the IBMS Specialist Portfolio and other development programmes.

Work alongside the Health & Safety Biomedical Scientist Team Manager and Quality Manager to provide technical leadership for the Bacteriology service.

Lead and contribute to:

Staff training and competency assessment

Audit programmes

Verification and validation activities

Management of laboratory documentation

Investigation and management of non-conformances

Quality improvement initiatives

Support the Laboratory Manager in the operational management of Infection Sciences, ensuring service continuity and effective risk management.

About us Jersey

Step into a world where breath-taking scenery unfolds, where safety and inclusivity thrive and where miles of sandy beaches beckon during warm summers and mild winters.

Jersey is idyllically situated between England and France. As an Island it offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful coastline with a great beach vibe, plus quaint and quiet countryside. A small population with clear parish identities, our Islanders benefit from true community spirit and a relaxed lifestyle.

Our Organisation We want you to be your best, and we know that to achieve this we need to support the whole you. That's why our offer is much more than pay and pension. A career with the Jersey Public Service comes with a range of benefits, as well as offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of Islanders.

When you join us, you're stepping into a role where your work makes a real difference - and where you'll be recognised, supported, and empowered along the way. We offer various benefits and initiatives designed to help you grow, thrive, and balance your personal and professional life, which reflects our commitment to being an extraordinary place to build your career.

Details Date posted
07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
71,038.46 to 79,133.77 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberK
0011-26-41731

Job locations

Government Of Jersey Jersey General Hospital St. Helier Jersey Channel  IslandsJE1 3QS
Jersey Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead a team performing a range of advanced infection and molecular sciences analyses on a
variety of samples, giving advice on appropriate techniques, to guide and contribute to clinical
diagnoses, treatments and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.

Manage the work of a laboratory specialism, using personal knowledge, experience and
interpersonal skills, to meet urgent clinical need and agreed turnaround times, and contributing
to the control of infection, preventive programmes, and hospital bed…