Senior Biomedical Scientist/Training Lead
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Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has re-designed its Pathology services with new state-of-the art equipment and new laboratory, and with a new Lab Info Management System being installed later this year. An opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist/Training Lead within the field of Microbiology is now available.
As Training Lead the individual will be responsible for the development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes within the Microbiology laboratory. The post holder will ensure that all staff are trained and competent to meet user, service, regulatory, accreditation and professional requirements.
The post holder will lead in training strategy, competency assessment, quality improvement related to training, and support for workforce development across all staff groups.
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will also be highly skilled in microbiological investigations and able to carry out complex investigations on patient samples to diagnose infective disease and monitor the treatment of patients. They will also lead teams of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Support Staff to deliver a patient-orientated medical laboratory service to contribute to efficient and effective care.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out investigations on samples of tissue and body fluids to diagnose disease and monitor the treatment of patients.
- Assist in the provision of reliable and accurate analytical data
- Lead teams of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants, on a rotational basis, to deliver, within budget, a patient-orientated medical laboratory service to contribute to efficient and effective care.
- To safely and efficiently manage a designated section within the laboratory to approved standards and protocols, in a safe and efficient manner so that all work in the area is performed accurately and in a timely manner.
- To provide and assist in the training of personnel within the Department.
- To ensure the effective and efficient management of staff and resources on a daily basis
- To contribute to sickness management of staff and recruitment of new staff
- To contribute to reviewing and writing of procedures.
• The co-ordination, organisation and delivery of training, induction, continuing professional development (CPD) and competency assessments in the department.
• Liaising with managers and external training personnel to ensure that all members of the team are trained and competent to meet user, regulatory, accreditation and professional requirements
- Providing leadership in progressing training strategy, departmental improvements and workforce development.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Education to MSc level or equivalent in Microbiology or related subject
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable criteria
- Qualification or formal training in education, training or leadership
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post registration
- Experience in managing and supporting staff development initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to use data and feedback to drive continuous improvement in training delivery
- Strong knowledge of ISO 15189
Desirable criteria
- Proven experience in designing, delivering and evaluating training programmes within a healthcare or complex organisational environment
- Experience in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) or e-learning development tools
- Experience supporting IBMS portfolios, STP trainees, and/or apprenticeships
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Demonstration of advanced practical analytical skills including troubleshooting and escalation of issues
- Demonstration of ability to train different staff groups, in a variety of processes/ways
- Ability to work under pressure within a complex environment
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, organisation and leadership skills
- Demonstrates implementation/maintenance of training frameworks
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficient in using digital learning platforms and Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstration of commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in education and training
Desirable criteria
- Competent IT skills, word processing, spread sheets and database software
Our commitment to you:
We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
The paperwork:
- HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
- All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
- In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
- This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
- We believe that using technology wisely reflects strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, it's essential to personalise your recruitment application to showcase your unique skills and experiences. Over-reliance on generic, AI-generated content may result in rejection if multiple candidates submit applications with similar language or structure. In such cases, recruiting managers may reach out for further clarity where applications appear consistent with others, to better understand your individual strengths.
Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or contactclimateaction@hhft.nhs.uk.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
- Microbiology B7 Training Lead Job Description (PDF, 568.5KB)
- HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB)
- Tackling Climate Change at Hampshire Hospitals (PDF, 4.9MB)