Job Description

The department of Microbiology and Virology is made up of several specialist. The post holder will contribute to the provision of an effective clinical diagnostic testing and advice service to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners and other legitimate users of the service. This will involve assisting an Operational Site Manager with operational continuity by supervising, organising, and directing Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Practitioners (HCSPs), maintaining work standards and performance levels day to day in assigned sections of the department as part of a team. The post holder will be primarily responsible for training and development of the Microbiology and Virology technical team.



Participating in practical work and imparting specialist knowledge in clinical technical situations is also required.Responsibilities: To design, produce and implement a department training programme for Biomedical Scientist, Healthcare Science Associate and Healthcare Science Assistant To verify individual IBMS portfolios prior to submission for assessment To participate in Trust careers conventions and visit schools to promote Biomedical Science as a STEM ambassador. To organise and participate in relevant science events such as Biomedical Science and Healthcare Science Week To be a member of local and regional Training and Education Groups To organise and participate in interviews for trainee Biomedical Science placement students from local universities, To directly supervise the Healthcare Science support team. To ensure appropriate diagnostic tests are performed, and results validated using judgement and expertise. To interpret laboratory results and apply these to ensure individual patient needs are met.



To participate in the section Quality Assurance programmes, investigate situations and instigate remedial action and report such events to the Operational Manager. There may be a requirement for Advanced BMS grades to rotate through different sections. To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to the Department Health and Safety Officer.



To ensure adequate supplies of consumables and that equipment is in good working order. Supervision of Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science practitioners, Students, Junior Doctors and other visitors. To ensure effective communication within the department and liaise with external colleagues such as Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention and Control, Patient Services Coordinators and UK Health Security Agency. The Advanced Biomedical Science will participate in out of hours rotas.



They will be asked to provide cover for Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday duties in the department as required.