Chief Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

Job summary This is a 12-month fixed-term/secondment opportunity based within the Microbiology team in York. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operational management with our existing Chief Biomedical Scientist team whilst managing a range of workforce, quality, and service improvements. Responsibilities will include managing operational priorities, supporting workforce and employee relations, engaging with teams across our network, coordinating projects and supporting the delivery of key quality indicators and performance standards. You will work closely with colleagues across the wider SHYPS Microbiology and Virology network to support the alignment of practices and processes across our sites. There will be some travel to Hull Microbiology especially during the first three months to workalongside colleagues, gain an understanding of established network processes, and support the delivery of a consistent approach to service management. This will include understanding how services monitor and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), meet external quality assurance (EQA) requirements, identify and implement serviceimprovements, and deliver high-quality patient focused laboratory services across our network. Main duties of the job This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their leadership, project management, workforce, and operational management experience while contributing to the ongoing improvement and development of Microbiology services across SHYPS. Duties will include: Support the day-to-day operational management of the Microbiology service. Coordinate and monitor operational priorities to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and timely laboratory services. Support workforce management activities, including sickness absence management, recruitment processes, employee relations matters, and staff wellbeing initiatives. Act as a key point of contact for staff, promoting engagement, communication, and collaborative working across the Microbiology network. Coordinate service improvement projects from planning through to implementation and evaluation. Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of quality indicators and key performance indicators (KPIs). Work with colleagues across the SHYPS Microbiology network to align operational processes and embed consistent ways of working. This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role. The post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment. About us For further information about working for out Trust, please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 419-8272721-CBS-SH Job locations York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number