Technical Manager

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. 

This is a part-time post of 22.2 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday, 8.45am-17.00pm.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours. 

The successful candidate will have an MSc in Biomedical Science or hold the Fellowship of the institute of Biomedical Science (F.I.B.M.S) and must be registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as Biomedical Scientist.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated candidates for the full time post of Technical Manager within the Scottish Microbiology Reference Laboratory, Glasgow (SMiRL).
The post is for an Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 7 Technical Manager position. As Technical Manger the post holder The post holder will work independently, autonomously, and unsupervised and be responsible for delegating reviewing and organising the work of his/her team in the Scottish Microbiology Reference Laboratory. The Technical Manager will provide reciprocal cover and support in the absence of other Technical Managers in the department in order to provide leadership to Specialist Biomedical Scientists and Clinical Support Workers within the department and ensure the continuation of service delivery. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with the Laboratory Operational Manager to ensure effective utilisation of resources, including staff, equipment and supplies. Extensive post HCPC Registration and detailed knowledge of relevant analytical and diagnostic techniques including automated technology employed in the GG&C Microbiology Reference Laboratories is desirable e.g. experience in PCR and sequencing methods including next generation sequencing and knowledge of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and detection would be desirable.
The post is based at the SMiRL Laboratory in the New Lister Building at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. A contractual shift service for weekends operates where the post holder would be expected to carry out, without supervision or the immediate on site availability of medical or technical advice, any of the tasks for which they have been trained which are necessary to be performed as part of the weekend work. The laboratory receives approximately 30,000 request per annum which are direct referrals from every diagnostic Microbiology laboratory in Scotland and provides specialist and reference testing services for a range of pathogens. The specialist testing and the clinical advice delivered by the Department have a direct input in assisting with patient management across Scotland. The laboratory also produces valuable data which is used for surveillance purposes and during outbreak investigations to assist Public Health Scotland.

For more information, please contact: Michael Coyne, Operational Manager, , michael.coyne@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.  

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. 

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