Job summary
- Main area
- Healthcare Scientists
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes Early & Late shifts, also includes regular weekend working leading a team)
- Job ref
- 408-25-781
- Employer
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chester and Wirral Microbiology Service
- Town
- Wirral
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Biomedical Scientist – IT Specialist Microbiology
Band 7
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- MSc Degree in Health Informatics, Information Management or similar
- A management qualification
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of a management or supervisory role
- Experience of managing staff and local personnel issues
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Management experience
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Comply with Trust Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality in line with Trust’s Policies.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nadia Duggan
- Job title
- Microbiology Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 362499
- Additional information
Please contact me if you have any queries about this role or wish to arrange a visit.
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