Job Title: Virology / Molecular BMS Team Manager
Location: Taunton
Salary: £43,742 to £50,056 Per Annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 BMS Team Manager at Southwest Pathology Services.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Biomedical Scientist Team Manager to operate within the Virology and Molecular section of our Infection Sciences Department (We will also consider Biomedical Scientist looking to progress into Team Manager role). This role will provide expert leadership and management for the technical delivery and advancement of the Virology & Molecular service including SYNLAB Molecular Unit.
Qualifications and experience required:
Essential:
- HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist, in Microbiology, Virology or Molecular with evidence of Continued Professional Development
- MSc/Specialist diploma in Virology
- High level working knowledge of biomedical techniques and practices.
- Expert interpretive and diagnostic skills.
- Knowledge of National guidelines and protocols relating to Virology and Molecular.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Leadership qualities
Desirable:
- IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma if applicable or an additional Masters level qualification
- ILM Level 3 Management Qualification or commitment to work towards.
- Experience of working with track-based automation within Blood Sciences, DS2 immunoanalyser, Biomerieux Vidas, Roche e-411, Hologic Panther, Kingfisher Flex extraction robot and Quant-studio 5 RT-PCR
Additional Information:
Our teams at Southwest Pathology Services are fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare. We promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development.
Our Laboratory holds ISO15189 UKAS accreditation is an HCPC approved training laboratory. We take a leading technological approach with a state-of-the-art automated track and analytical systems in Blood Science/Virology, Digital slide scanning and Cerebro Tracking system in Histology and 3rd generation KiestrA TLA for Microbiology culture.
During the COVID Pandemic we developed a new molecular laboratory (SYNLAB Molecular Unit) equipped and staffed to support both NHS COVID response and private opportunities for testing. Since late 2021 when COVID testing pre-travel was no longer required, this unit has moved into sexual health testing, supporting a number of NHS commissioned and private contracts providing on-line access to sexual health.
SYNLAB is open to flexible working and also offers enhanced leave options, contributory pension scheme as well as MySYNLAB Benefits which provides a great range of discounts on: travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and day to day spending.
At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 – 6 roles. Additionally, for band 5 & 6 roles, where night shift is part of the role requirements, you will receive enhanced night shift payment. For Band 7 – 8c roles, a discretionary team performance bonus payment worth up to 5% of salary per annum.
About Us:
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist, Microbiologist and Virology may also be considered for this role.
