Technical Manager - Microbiology

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

• Manages staff within the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology 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 TB/Bacteriology/Mycology service in Lanarkshire.
• Responsible for the budget for reagents and supplies for the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services.
• Responsible for the delivery of NHS Lanarkshire policy for the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services in conjunction with the Lead Consultant for Microbiology and Biomedical Scientist Lead for Microbiology.
• Responsible for delivery of training and development for all grades of Biomedical Scientist and support staff within TB/Bacteriology/Mycology.
• Responsible for service delivery of TB/Bacteriology/Mycology laboratory services across the three acute hospitals of NHS Lanarkshire on behalf of the Lead Biomedical Scientist.

• Responsible for delivery of the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services for NHS Lanarkshire maintaining the level of service necessary for the high standard of patient care which NHSL Hospitals provide including management and supervision of qualified and unqualified staff working in these areas. This person has responsibility for interpreting policies in relation to this service.
• The post holder will represent NHS Lanarkshire TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services at Regional and National meetings where policies are agreed. This individual plays the lead role for Biomedical Science in the areas of TB/Bacteriology/Mycology, establishing a safe and effective service. This is especially important in the accurate and timely detection of highly infectious organisms and those that are highly resistant to antibiotics.
• Establish scientific and technical procedures in accordance with Hospital and regulatory requirements. Monitor compliance within the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services and take action to improve or maintain performance as required. Advises the Lead Biomedical Scientist on the above.
• This post may have site management responsibility.
• Management responsibility for laboratory staff governance, counselling, sickness absence, annual leave, performance evaluation, and disciplinary issues in accordance with the established policies of NHSL on behalf of the lead Biomedical Scientist.
• Recommend, evaluate and implement new equipment, analytical methods, laboratory procedures and organisational changes as necessary in consultation with the Lead Biomedical Scientist and Clinical Lead for the service.

• Registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.
• MSc in Biomedical Science and or Higher Specialist in TB/Bacteriology/Mycology
• Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
• Management experience and knowledge appropriate to the post is required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development to a highly developed, specialist level including clinical & scientific skills and service development.

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave…