Associate Service Manager

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This is an opportunity for a highly experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Diagnostics Laboratories team as Virology Associate Service Manager working within accredited Medical Laboratories which provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside, North-East Fife, South Grampian and specialist diagnostics and clinical services across all NHS Scotland Health Boards.

The Diagnostics Laboratories are based in Ninewells Hospital, a large Teaching hospital and Medical School in Dundee, and a multidisciplinary laboratory at Perth Royal Infirmary (PRI). The department is a UKAS accredited Medical Laboratory and holds both IBMS and PSD Scotland training approval.

This post holder will be responsible for managing and leading on all aspects of the Virology Laboratory Service and must have extensive previous experience of working as experience within a UKAS accredited Medical Laboratory.

The post holder will have a considerable degree of autonomy and will be responsible for delivering professional, scientific and leadership within Virology. They will work as part of the Diagnostics Laboratories Executive Team and report directly to the Clinical Laboratory Manager. They will also work closely with Clinical and Governance Leads, Service Managers, Training team, Quality Managers and Health and Safety Officers. The post will be based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.

To be considered for this position, you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, have extensive experience as a Biomedical Scientist, with significant experience at a senior level within Virology or a Microbiology related discipline in a hospital environment. You must hold an MSc or equivalent M-Level Qualification (SCQF 11) and have the knowledge and skills to ensure full service compliance with the ISO15189:2022 standard and all regulatory requirements. All staff within Diagnostics Laboratories are actively encouraged to develop their skills and progress in their careers within a supportive and progressive environment.

For full details of the post, please refer to the Job Description and person specification.

Enquiries to: Alisson McPherson, Clinical Laboratory Manager

Tel: 01382 496718 (Direct Dial)

01382 660111 Ext 36718

Email: [email protected]

Hours of work are: 36 hrs per week

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