Job summary
We are looking for a Virology/Molecular Service Manager to support our Microbiology laboratory at Cambridge.
The Microbiology laboratory at Cambridge current provides services to Addenbrooke's, Royal Papworth, and the E&N Herts Hospitals, the surrounding district, and other NHS Laboratories. It has active research and epidemiological interests. The laboratory undergoes assessment against UKAS ISO 15189 standards and has strong teaching interests.
Set on the outskirts of the university city of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital is one of the top hospitals in the UK and a thriving NHS Foundation Trust. Addenbrooke's is closely associated with leading educational providers including the University of Cambridge and is a major centre for biomedical research and education.
The department undertakes a wide range of routine and specialist microbiological and molecular investigations. It makes extensive use of automation including Qiagen platforms, Biofire, BacTec, Sedimax, MGIT, Vitek, Centaur XP, Panther, Liaison and Vidas analysers and Kiestra.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain professional competence and be aware of relevant developments in microbiology and other biomedical sciences.
- Ensures that the provision of an efficient, effective and timely Virology and Molecular service is maintained
- Lead in the evaluation and assessment of new equipment and consumable items in the Virology/Molecular service.
- Participate in the management of the 24/7 service of the laboratory.
- Manage the epidemiological activity within Virology/Molecular service.
- Manage the safety of all staff in the Virology and Molecular departments including visitors to the laboratory.
- Implementation of UKHSA health and safety policies and procedures in maintaining a safe working environment
- Participate in production of risk assessments for all new and existing work and ensuring that control measures are implemented
- Compliance with procedures to correct data entry errors
- Take lead role in staff deployment within the Virology & Molecular departments including management of leave requests, absences, discipline and staffing levels.
- Ensure staff within the Virology & Molecular departments are competent to carry out the tasks given to them and that they are appropriately supervised
- Manage the monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment within the Virology and Molecular department, in liaison with the Laboratory Equipment Officer.
Please see Job description (JD) document for full list of main duties.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Stage 1: Application & Sift
Competency-based assessments
You will be required to complete an application form.
You will be assessed on essential and desirable Criteria this will be in the form of: -
- Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
- 1250-word Statement of Suitability.
Essential criteria - you will be assessed on the (Eight) essential criteria advertised below, which have been selected from the Job Description.
This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
The application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked separately, and you must pass both to move forward to interview.
Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.
Please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Stage 2: Interview
Competency based
You will be invited to a face-to-face interview. Teams may be offered in exceptional circumstances.
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Eligibility Criteria
ExternalOpen to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
LocationRole is being offered as lab working based at:Cambridge UKHSA laboratory Level 6, Pathology Dept,Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road,Cambridge,CB2 0QW
Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.
Security Clearance Level RequirementSuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard
Job description
Job responsibilities
Stage 1: Application & Sift
Competency-based assessments
You will be required to complete an application form.
You will be assessed on essential and desirable Criteria this will be in the form of: -
- Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
- 1250-word Statement of Suitability.
Essential criteria - you will be assessed on the (Eight) essential criteria advertised below, which have been selected from the Job Description.
This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
The application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked separately, and you must pass both to move forward to interview.
Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.
Please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Stage 2: Interview
Competency based
You will be invited to a face-to-face interview. Teams may be offered in exceptional circumstances.
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Eligibility Criteria
ExternalOpen to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
LocationRole is being offered as lab working based at:Cambridge UKHSA laboratory Level 6, Pathology Dept,Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road,Cambridge,CB2 0QW
Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.
Security Clearance Level RequirementSuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS) or equivalent
- State Registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Maintains professional competence in biomedical sciences
- Understands quality assurance principles and procedures
- Knows and understands laboratory safety requirements and procedures
- Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing systems and initiate change in laboratory practice
- Evidence of in depth technical and theoretical knowledge of molecular techniques
- Higher degree in medical/microbiological/biological science.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS) or equivalent
- State Registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Maintains professional competence in biomedical sciences
- Understands quality assurance principles and procedures
- Knows and understands laboratory safety requirements and procedures
- Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing systems and initiate change in laboratory practice
- Evidence of in depth technical and theoretical knowledge of molecular techniques
- Higher degree in medical/microbiological/biological science.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
