Senior Biomedical Scientist – IT Specialist Microbiology
Job summary
The post-holder is a highly experienced, state registered Senior Biomedical Scientist and performs scientific investigations in the diagnosis of infectious diseases, the role also includes managing the information and computer systems used by the Microbiology service. Additionally, acting as information Officer in respect of requests for data searches on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Involved in the daily supervision of Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
Has technical responsibility of a section of the laboratory. Scientists in this grade take charge of a section of work and will be expected to supervise and train qualified and unqualified staff.
They may also unsupervised as part of the 24/7 service.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job description for further information about the IT Specialist- Senior Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH.
About us
All 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 £337m.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the IT Specialist- Senior Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
- Registration with Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Specialist knowledge in Microbiology to MSc degree level or equivalent specialist experience with evidence of IT & Information Management experience
- MSc Degree in Health Informatics, Information Management or similar
- A management qualification
Personal attributes
- Demonstrates 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
- Demonstrates ability to receive and relay messages accurately
- Demonstrates ability to lead effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriately
- Demonstrate adaptable and flexible approach in undertaking duties required of the post
- An understanding of current professional issues
- Experience of laboratory audit procedure to comply with quality standards
- Ability and willingness to undergo further training and continual professional development
- Evidence of a management or supervisory role
- Experience of managing staff and local personnel issues
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrates good organisational skills in a pressurised work environment
- Demonstrates ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good time management skills
- Demonstrates ability to work competently unsupervised
- Demonstrates ability to deliver training and appraise others and undertake training needs analysis
- Demonstrate wide experience of modern techniques
- Management experience
Other requirements
- Comply with Trust Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality in line with Trust's Policies.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Chester and Wirral Microbiology Service
11 Bassendale Road
Wirral
CH62 3QL
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk
- Company
- Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Location
- Wirral, United Kingdom CH62 3QL
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Location
- Wirral, United Kingdom CH62 3QL
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
- Posted