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Candidates are expected to hold HCPC registration, a Biomedical Science degree (or equivalent), and an MSc with a microbiology specialty. Significant experience in molecular microbiology, particularly with both commercial and laboratory-developed tests, is required. The role necessitates a high level of autonomy, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively within a team environment, supporting patient diagnosis and care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, well-motivated, forward thinking individual to take up the post of Advanced Biomedical Scientist for the serology and molecular laboratory with the microbiology department for Leeds Teaching Hospitals. The post is currently based at Leeds General Infirmary, relocating to St James University Hospital when microbiology services transfer to our £30m newly designed and purpose-built pathology laboratory in 2023. You will be fundamental in helping to develop a collaborative microbiology service working closely with other trusts in West Yorkshire to help deliver the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYATT) partnership. The pathology Managed Service Contract (MSC) is currently being renewed, you will be key to planning, development, training and implementation of any changes that arise because of the new MSC. Alongside significant service development and improvement, you will be key to supporting our UKHSA services. You will have significant experience of working in a molecular microbiology department with both commercially available and laboratory developed tests. As part of your role you will be developing new molecular tests to aid in the diagnosis of emerging or re-emerging pathogens. You will be pivotal in the response to seasonal outbreaks and assisting in the day to day management of the additional work that this brings to the laboratory.
On a daily-basis you will supervise sections of the serology and molecular laboratory. You will be responsible for performing a wide range of duties such as, staff supervision, staff training, maintaining quality management systems and monitoring workflow. You will be fundamental in the delivery of a 24/7 service.
You will be HCPC registered with a Biomedical Science degree or equivalent, hold an MSc (or level 7 equivalent) with Microbiology as a specialism and hold an IBMS specialist portfolio in microbiology/virology if your MSc was obtained after 2006.
You will have significant experience in the discipline of Microbiology, with specialist knowledge working within a diagnostic molecular laboratory. You will work as a part of a senior BMS team to ensure the delivery of the serology and molecular services, along with implementing continuous service improvement.
In this role you will work with regular, ce marked molecular assays for the detection of pathogens. Alongside this you will use your experience in developing and optimising laboratory developed molecular tests to implement new laboratory tests, to aid in the diagnosis of infection. You will oversee and assist with evolving UKHSA requirements, such as rapid implementation and development of a new testing requirement for e.g. an emerging or re-emerging pathogen, for contact tracing, seasonal monitoring or for outbreak management.
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To undertake highly specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease
To co-ordinate, validate and authorize the day to day technical activities of a section of the laboratory
To contribute towards the training of technical, scientific and medical staff
To communicate highly complex and / or sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff
To participate in people governance procedures such as staff recruitment and appraisal
To contribute to the general management requirements of the department
As an advanced biomedical scientist you will be the lead specialist in a section of the laboratory and as such will normally lead a group of biomedical scientists and support staff, the size of the group depending on the workload of the section. At other times you will be required to work alone and independently, for example when working on-call or when performing highly specialized tasks. You will be a highly competent member of the department having the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to perform a wide range of specialist clinical technical investigations that contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be responsible for the planning and organization of your section, the validation and authorization of the results and will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically highly complex and sometimes difficult situations. You will be required to communicate highly complex information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organizations. Your contribution towards team development will require your active participation in people governance procedures consistent with Trust policies. Subject to consultation you may be required to undertake additional tasks in support of the general management of the department.
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