Royal Infirmary Edinburgh

Directorate of Laboratory Medicine

Biomedical Scientist Team Manager- Band 7 Post

Scottish Mycobacteria Reference Laboratory (SMRL)

NHS Lothian Mycobacteria Laboratory, Clinical Microbiology

Full time post 37.5 hrs/week (Monday - Friday)

Salary Scale band 7 £39,693 - £46,467 per annum (pay award pending)

Applications are invited from suitably experienced and motivated individuals to fill the role of Team Manager in this busy and well-equipped laboratory.

This is a full-time, permanent post and is based within the Scottish Mycobacteria Reference Laboratory (SMRL), which is integrated and co-located with the NHS Lothian Mycobacteria Laboratory at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary site. 

The laboratory is in the process of rolling-out a Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) reference service and expanded primary molecular diagnostics for mycobacteria. The post holder will be integral to these exciting new developments and training will be provided where required.

We expect the successful candidate to have and utilise strong leadership qualities, organisational and training skills to contribute to the overall management of the laboratory. You will be involved in the day to day running of the lab, training and maintaining the department’s ISO 15189 accreditation.

Applicants must be HCPC registered, be educated to Masters Level (or equivalent) and have practical experience working in an NHS Microbiology laboratory, preferably at Band 6 level or above, with advanced knowledge of risk management, quality, and health and safety.

NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact 

Mike Smith, BMS Team Manager, SMRL on 0131 242 6009 or michael.smith@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Pauline Claxton, BMS Team Manager, SMRL on 0131 242 6022 or pauline.claxton@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk