Biomedical Scientist

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. 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., Please see attached Job description for further information about the Senior Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH., Please see attached Job description for further information about - Senior Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH. Job description, Please see attached Job description for further information about - Senior Biomedical Scientist position available with WUTH.

• Registration with Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• MSc / FIBMS / HSD and minimum of 1 years of experience working as a Senior BMS.
• MSc / FIBMS / HSD with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Specialist BMS and with evidence of supervisory experience.
Desirable
• A management qualification., 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
• Management experience, 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.
• Evidence of a management or supervisory role.
• Experience of managing staff and local personnel issues.
• Demonstrates ability to lead effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriately.
• Experience of laboratory audit procedure to comply with quality standards.
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training and continual professional development
  
  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.