Scientific Laboratory Manager
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £53,755.00 to £60,504.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53755.00 - £60504.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9358-25-0458 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities: Manage Service Delivery: Allocate staff and resources to meet departmental objectives, ensuring tasks match staff competencies. Strategic Development: Advise on service delivery, resource needs, and manpower planning, aligning with organisational goals. Staff Management and Training: Manage and train staff, addressing sickness, discipline, grievances, and counselling. Communication: Develop communication with staff and other areas to ensure collaboration and resolve issues. Recruitment: Lead recruitment, ensuring compliance with policies and hiring skilled candidates. Education: Supervise and teach students, promoting continuous professional development for staff. Technical Support: Assist with complex technical issues, ensuring proper operation of equipment. Process Control: Resolve technical issues and implement controls to ensure service continuity. Quality Assurance: Work with Service Quality Manager to apply quality systems and monitor standards. SOPs and Policies: Develop, implement, and review procedures and policies. 24-Hour Service: Provide 24-hour service and act as point of contact for emergencies. Reporting: Perform analysis, produce reports, and manage workload. Service Delivery & Management: Oversee service delivery, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and efficient use of resources. Contribute to the strategic development and resource planning of the service. Staff Management: Manage staff training, performance, and development, ensuring duties are consistent with competence. Handle HR processes such as recruitment, sickness, absence, and performance management. Quality Management & Accreditation: Implement and maintain the Quality Management System in line with accreditation standards. Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Education & Training: Supervise and teach undergraduate and postgraduate students. Assist medical staff with interpreting complex scientific issues. Technology & Equipment: Ensure proper operation of laboratory instruments and equipment. Evaluate and implement new technologies and practices. 24-Hour Service Provision (where applicable): Ensure the provision of 24-hour service and serve as senior contact for emergencies. Statistical Reporting & Resource Management: Produce and maintain statistical reports for the section. Efficiently manage time, resources, and workload. Additional Responsibilities: Represent the service at Trust-wide and external meetings as required. Deputise for the Service Manager when necessary. Infection Control & Health and Safety: Adhere to the Trusts infection control standards and health and safety procedures, reporting incidents and using provided protective equipment. Essential Criteria: Training & Qualifications: HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist MSc or equivalent, with formal management training Fellowship of IBMS Expertise in laboratory processes across pathology specialities Experience: 3+ years experience managing a significant section within a service Strong leadership and organisational skills Experience in NHS financial and administrative systems Skills & Abilities: Strong communication, analytical, and judgement skills Knowledge of national/local Pathology and NHS agendas Ability to manage change and work flexibly across sites