Job Description

The post-holder is a highly experienced, state registered Biomedical Scientist and leads a large team of scientists and support staff.The Chief BMS has technical scientific responsibility for Microbiology laboratory, and deputises for the Laboratory Service Manager and Quality Manager.Ensure quality of technical processes and day to day management of the laboratory service. Support and deputise for Laboratory Service Manager.Main duties of the job

• Lead Chief BMS for maintenance and development of methodologies and technologies.
• Co-ordinator of training & development.
• Deputy to Laboratory Service Manager.
• Deputy to Quality Manager.
• To assist with managing the daily running of the diagnostic laboratory.
• To develop the microbiology service.
• To provide expert scientific advice on these developments and methodologies.
• To provide leadership by managing, appraising, selecting, and recruiting staff for the department and to liaise with head of Clinical Services.

About usAll new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of xc2xa3337m.The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.Date posted02 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalaryxc2xa353,755 to xc2xa360,504 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number408-25-294Job locationsChester and Wirral Microbiology Service11 Bassendale RoadWirralCH62 3QLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Chief Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Chief Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH.Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• State registered Biomedical Scientist HCPC
• Master's degree or equivalent
• Management Qualification
• Health and Safety Qualification
• Training Qualification
• Experience of change management and service development
• Participates in CPD

Desirable

• Fellow of Institute of Biomedical Sciences
• Managing Health Services Diploma
• Has Status of Chartered Scientist award by the IBMS

Knowledge and SkillsDesirable

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint & Microbiology IT Systems.

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Significant experience of management or supervision in a medical microbiology laboratory.
• Competent in organising own workload and managing priorities.
• Problem solving ability
• Knowledge of risk management
• Supervisory management skills
• Good time management
• Awareness of health policies and the changing NHS environment
• Planning and organisational skills - able to plan and assist with strategic development of department
• Ability to withstand pressure of work
• High level of technical expertise
• Experience of managing service development
• Awareness of potential conflict and the ability to deal effectively with all types of conflict.
• Able to lead a team
• Able to recognise the demands of the role and the effects of decisions on others
• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Excellent decision making skills
• Negotiating skills
• Ability to identify learning needs in others
• Presentation/training skills
• Report and procedure writing skills
• Involvement in teaching strategies.
• Excellent communicator - Written and verbal, able to give formal presentations to large groups

Desirable

• Ability to deputise for a BMS 4 and take responsibility for the output of a section of the laboratory

Personal AttributesEssential

• Self-motivated
• Self-confident
• Sense of humour
• Sensitive and empathic
• Embraces core values
• Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives Ability and willingness to undergo further training and continual professional development
• Responds to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. The ability to be flexible in undertaking all duties demanded of the Grade. Experience in responding to requests made by consultants and service users. Ability to predict future technologies and service changes
• Experience of research and audit
• Good understanding and experience of laboratory audit procedure to comply with quality standards. Evidence of interest or research in a related topic.
• Ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly, and professionally at all levels. Adopt a courteous, approachable, and helpful manner when dealing with customers, staff and the public
• Ability to receive and relay messages accurately.
• Ability to lead effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to delegate appropriately.
• An understanding of current professional issues Experience of partnership working

Desirable

• Ability to deliver presentations effectively

Other RequirementsEssential

• Maintain Confidentiality of patient information at all times
• Demonstrate flexibility with regard to reasonable requests to occasionally adjust duties and hours worked.

Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• State registered Biomedical Scientist HCPC
• Master's degree or equivalent
• Management Qualification
• Health and Safety Qualification
• Training Qualification
• Experience of change management and service development
• Participates in CPD

Desirable

• Fellow of Institute of Biomedical Sciences
• Managing Health Services Diploma
• Has Status of Chartered Scientist award by the IBMS

Knowledge and SkillsDesirable

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint & Microbiology IT Systems.

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Significant experience of management or supervision in a medical microbiology laboratory.
• Competent in organising own workload and managing priorities.
• Problem solving ability
• Knowledge of risk management
• Supervisory management skills
• Good time management
• Awareness of health policies and the changing NHS environment
• Planning and organisational skills - able to plan and assist with strategic development of department
• Ability to withstand pressure of work
• High level of technical expertise
• Experience of managing service development
• Awareness of potential conflict and the ability to deal effectively with all types of conflict.
• Able to lead a team
• Able to recognise the demands of the role and the effects of decisions on others
• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Excellent decision making skills
• Negotiating skills
• Ability to identify learning needs in others
• Presentation/training skills
• Report and procedure writing skills
• Involvement in teaching strategies.
• Excellent communicator - Written and verbal, able to give formal presentations to large groups

Desirable

• Ability to deputise for a BMS 4 and take responsibility for the output of a section of the laboratory

Personal AttributesEssential

• Self-motivated
• Self-confident
• Sense of humour
• Sensitive and empathic
• Embraces core values
• Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives Ability and willingness to undergo further training and continual professional development
• Responds to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. The ability to be flexible in undertaking all duties demanded of the Grade. Experience in responding to requests made by consultants and service users. Ability to predict future technologies and service changes
• Experience of research and audit
• Good understanding and experience of laboratory audit procedure to comply with quality standards. Evidence of interest or research in a related topic.
• Ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly, and professionally at all levels. Adopt a courteous, approachable, and helpful manner when dealing with customers, staff and the public
• Ability to receive and relay messages accurately.
• Ability to lead effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to delegate appropriately.
• An understanding of current professional issues Experience of partnership working

Desirable

• Ability to deliver presentations effectively

Other RequirementsEssential

• Maintain Confidentiality of patient information at all times
• Demonstrate flexibility with regard to reasonable requests to occasionally adjust duties and hours worked.

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