Senior Biomedical Scientist

The Microbiology and Virology department are offering an exciting opportunity for a permanent Senior Biomedical Scientist to be part of the Microbiology IT team to oversee and manage the ongoing changes relating to our newly implemented network LIMS. UHS Pathology has recently implemented and gone live with a new LIMS, Clinisys WinPath Enterprise. We have identified an ongoing need for a permanent role to continue the with LIMS build and testing within the Microbiology domain of the LIMS as other sites within the network go live. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached., It provides a comprehensive 7 day service covering bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology, serology and parasitology, and has a well-equipped molecular facility. As a section lead, you will be required to work shifts on a 24/7 rota system, which includes weekend, nights and bank holiday working. The Laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189. There is a wide range of equipment throughout the department including MALDI-TOF, SediMAX, BD MGIT, Serosep Enteric-bio, GeneXpert, Diasorin Liaison, Qiagen extraction and post elution PCR platforms, ABI7500 real time PCR platforms, Kingfisher PCR extraction and Thermo Quant studio PCR. Key Responsibilities: You will:

• Be involved in the management, prioritisation and implementation of changes relating to the new Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
• Ensure that any changes to the LIMS adheres to the local governance procedures in place.
• Be Line manager of other staff within the department.
• Lead on all aspects of quality management in a section of the laboratory, including implementation of new methods.
• Work with and lead on verification and implementation projects for new tests and equipment within your section, including new LIMS.
• Work alongside and with other senior BMS's to provide a high level of Microbiological analysis to provide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and treatment.
• Supervise and train inexperienced BMS, trainee BMS or MLA staff and assist in training plans.
• Communicate and liaise with other IT and laboratory leads within UHS Pathology and Southern Counties pathology regarding Change control processed related to the LIMS., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

This is an ideal role for an experienced, motivated HCPC registered BMS that has experience with Clinisys WinPath. You will be working alongside seniors members within the Microbiology and Virology department, UHS Pathology and the Wider Southern Counties Pathology Teams.,
• A motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist Section Lead.
• A specialist knowledge of Medical Microbiology or Virology and Clinisys WinPath
• Able to communicate well with staff in the department and service users.
• You must be able to plan and use your own time economically and effectively.
• A high degree of motivation and enthusiasm is essential for the role.
• Commitment to and focus on quality, demonstrates high standards in all that you do.
Candidates without the essential Qualifications will be considered if they demonstrate the equivalent specialist knowledge and experience.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to., The Microbiology and Virology department and University Hospital Southampton is a regional, supra-regional and national specialist service provider, processing over 800,000 specimens per annum and employee over 90 staff.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service