Technical Manager for Molecular​/Infectious Disease - Serology Service

Technical Manager for Molecular/Infectious Disease - Serology Service

Apply for the Technical Manager for Molecular/Infectious Disease - Serology Service role at NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

• Manages staff within the Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology services including personal development, CPD, discipline and equipment selection on behalf of the lead Biomedical Scientist.
• Responsible for service and maintenance of all automated analysers for the Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology service in Lanarkshire.
• Responsible for the budget for reagents and supplies for the Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology services.
• Responsible for the delivery of NHS Lanarkshire policy for the Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology services in conjunction with the Lead Consultant Microbiology and Biomedical Scientist Lead for Microbiology.
• Responsible for delivery of training and development for all grades of Biomedical Scientist and support staff within Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology.
• Responsible for service delivery of Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology laboratory services across the three acute hospitals of NHS Lanarkshire on behalf of the Lead Biomedical Scientist.

• Registration with the HCPC is mandatory.
• MSc in Biomedical Science and/or Higher Specialist in Molecular/Infectious Disease Serology.
• Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
• Management experience and knowledge appropriate to the post.
• Evidence of continuing professional development to a highly developed, specialist level including clinical & scientific skills and service development.
• FIBMS by Fellowship examination or MSc in Biomedical Science or Higher Specialist Examination.
• Band 7 experience.
• Higher specialist knowledge of the theoretical and practical procedures of quality management and leadership.
• Experience and knowledge of UKAS/MHRA/HFEA.
• In-depth scientific knowledge of a discipline of clinical laboratory medicine.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to train and mentor other members of staff.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Experienced in managing budgets.
• Experience in delivering change.

Contract type:
Permanent

Full time

37 hours per week

Microbiology within University Hospital Wishaw.

Shortlisted candidates may also be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• Occupational health services.
• Employee counselling services.
• Work‑life balance policies and procedures.

Becky Jeffrey, Senior Biomedical Scientist – Becky.

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Recruitment enquiries:
Jennifer Hughes, Recruitment Administrator – jennifer.hu (include job title and reference number in your email).