Senior Biomedical Scientist

Under the guidance of the Lead BMS, on a rotational basis to be responsible for and participate in the day-to-day running of a laboratory section which provides routine and specialist diagnostic laboratory services in Microbiology in accordance with national and professional standards. To take responsibility for the technical performance of the section, ensuring the production of reliable, relevant and timely results and reports.

With other senior staff, participate in the supervision, training and development of staff in the department.With the Laboratory Manager, contribute to the development of the services provided to meet the users' requirements.

Interpersonal and communication skills

- Communicate complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information to laboratory staff, clinicians and healthcare professionals.- Telephone and communicate urgent or significant results to appropriate clinical staff.- Liaise with patients, clinicians, nursing staff, laboratory colleagues and external organisations regarding sample requirements, testing requirements and results.- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.- Participate in departmental, senior staff and Trust meetings.- Produce written reports on service performance and service improvements.- Deliver presentations at internal and external meetings.- Provide training, instruction and guidance to Biomedical Scientists, trainees, Medical Laboratory Assistants and junior medical staff.- Ensure accurate exchange of information through verbal and written communication.

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UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.