Job Description

The successful candidate will assist in managing the delivery of a robust Microbiology laboratory service to ELHT. Some duties include:



Will work as a key member of the Departmental Management Team, which is responsible for the effective operational management and strategic direction of Microbiology at ELHT.

Lead on sections within the laboratory.ill work in partnership with the Lead Biomedical Scientist, Laboratory Operations Manager and other senior staff, to develop and promote efficient and effective systems and processes in the management of the resources including finance, staff, information, equipment and space.

Will take a proactive role in the continuing provision of a high quality and responsive service meeting UKAS accreditation requirements (ISO 15189).

Will promote the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within Microbiology.

To assist in first line management for Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory assistants

Will actively participate in departmental meetings within Microbiology.



To lead on the sections which includes managing the day to day aspects of those sections (and the wider service), to ensure that the needs of service users and performance targets are consistently met.



The post is full time (37.5h/w) and a flexible working approach will be required. The successful candidates will be required to work as part of the BMS team and will participate in the evenings, weekends, Bank Holiday and on call rotas.



More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.