Team Leader/Senior Biomedical Scientist

Main area
Microbiology Services
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (We are willing to discuss part-time and flexible working requests.)
Job ref
320-CDCS-#####
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital / Queens Hospital Burton
Town
Derby / Burton
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/05#####4 23:59
Interview date
12/0#####24
Team Leader/Senior Biomedical ScientistBand 7As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;Job overviewAt University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust patients are at the centre of all we do.We are part of a modern laboratory within Derbyshire Pathology, a joint venture for Derby, Burton and Chesterfield so this post will require cross site working.If you are an experienced Biomedical Scientist and would relish a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting time to become a Team Leader on a permanent basis.We’re looking for a passionate and committed individual who shares our values and want to invest in continuously to improve and transform our services.Key Requirements of the role:HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist.Specialist Portfolio or equivalent experience.Advanced experience of microbiology.Knowledge of recognition and identification of bacteria and other micro-organisms.Flexibility in your approach as there is the requirement to work out of hours and weekends.Excellent communication skills together with excellent organisational skills are essential requirements for this post.Excellent values and behaviour in line with our values; Compassion, Openness and Excellence.Main duties of the jobResponsible for management of a technical section within the Department, directing the work of the other scientific and support staff in the day to day analytical provision of a high quality, cost effective service.Provides and coordinates specialist clinical technical services including research and audit.Developing the section in line with departmental objectives.To provide a lead role in the training and instruction of staff within their section. Closing date of applications: 29 M#####024
Interview date: 12 J#####2024 Working for our organisationAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmentOn-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemesKey Facts about our Trust:We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.We are the 4 th
busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working dayDetailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. MSc in Medical Microbiology or equivalentEvidence of CPDExperienceSignificant experience working in UK Microbiology laboratoryAbility to lead a team and manage a sectionSupervises BMSs and Medical Laboratory AssistantsKnowledge of Laboratory Accreditation and Quality Management SystemsParticipation in the out of hours & on call serviceSpecialist knowledge and skills in MicrobiologyOur Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.Follow us on Twitter @UHDBTrust or find us on Facebook & LinkedIn - UHDBTrustIMPORTANT INFORMATIONIf we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.At UHDB , we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.Why don’t you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via:the points-based immigration systemthe EU settlement schemeeVisaDuring the course of its employment activities, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust collects, stores and processes personal information about prospective, current and former staff.Our Privacy Notice includes applicants, employees (and former employees), workers (including agency, casual, honorary and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience – please refer to our Privacy Notice available on our Trust website: Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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