Biomedical Scientist Team Leader

Working under the leadership of a Scientific Laboratory Manager, the Team Leader role is critical to the successful operations of the service. The role encompasses management of a team within a particular area of the service, which will require specialist knowledge pertaining to that area. In particular the role is designed to fulfil the following functions: To organise the day-to-day operational management of a section of the laboratory ensuring optimal performance of equipment, materials and staff. To provide professional leadership and line management for the staff of the section, to include work planning and rosters, training and mentoring, performance management and other HR issues. As a specialist Biomedical Scientist, to provide appropriate specialist advice on technical and scientific issues within the post holder's area of expertise to the Deputy Service Manager / Service Manager Note: the role may be rotational, having responsibility for different laboratory sections in sequence.,

• Provide strong visible leadership within the service in partnership with SLM, General Manager and Clinical Head of Service.
• Support with the delivery of ambitious targets to continually improve performance within all Services
• Ensuring staff are clear about what is expected and are working together in successful teams to achieve the Trust's vision
Performance Management
• Identify performance objectives and ensure their delivery within the Service, accountable to the General Manager.
• Support the SLMs in ensuring the business is always maintained and meets clinical needs.
• On a day-to-day basis, manage the laboratory staff/ designated staff group, within the department in providing the service required.
Healthcare Standards Work closely with clinicians, managers and Pathway Leads to ensure that we are providing optimum quality of care in line with national healthcare standards including "Standards for Better Health" and local healthcare targets in compliance with relevant legislation and exceed the minimum standards set out in ISO 15189.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk