Senior Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

Job summary We are seeking an experienced Virology Biomedical Scientist Team Manager to join the Infection Sciences Laboratory at Jersey General Hospital. The post holder is a key member of the senior Infection Sciences team, with a primary focus on Virology testing and Quality. You must be HCPC registered with at least 5 years post registration experience; MSc, Fellowship, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent in medical microbiology / virology. The post is full time and includes participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota. Experience in bacteriology would be an advantage. This is a well-equipped laboratory with an extensive range of modern platforms, including the Abbott Alinity i, Abbott Alinity m, Cepheid GeneXpert, DiaSorin Liaison and QIAstat. The Department has UKAS accreditation and approved by the IBMS as a training laboratory. The Department has a proven track record in training and is committed to further education and personal development of staff. In this role, the post holder will lead the Virology team, performing diagnostic testing along with the virological clearance of virology donation samples for the Jersey Blood Service. Jersey is an ideal place to pursue your career, offering a unique environment with all the advantages and challenges of living on an island. Main duties of the job Lead a team of specialist virology biomedical scientists and support staff applying advanced scientific knowledge, methods and technology to the investigation of virology samples from patients and blood donors, to guide the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, the occupancy of hospital beds, protecting the blood supply and the health of islanders. In addition, manage departmental documentation and non-conformances, conduct audits, complete verifications, implement quality improvements, and deliver training. They will also assist the Laboratory Manager with the operational running of the Infection Sciences, contributing to the implementation, monitoring, and review of contractual requirements while ensuring service continuity and effective risk mitigation. About us Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The Island is easy to het to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are numerous daily flights in and out of the island Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters. Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport. Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be provided at an added cost. Details Date posted 07 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £71,038.46 to £79,133.77 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0011-26-4616 Job locations Government Of Jersey Jersey General Hospital St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE1 3QS Jersey Job description Job responsibilities Lead the virology team performing a range of advanced infection and molecular laboratory analyses on a variety of samples, giving advice on appropriate techniques, to guide and contribute to clinical diagnoses, treatments and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Manage the work of a laboratory specialism, using personal knowledge, experience and interpersonal skills, to meet urgent clinical need and agreed turnaround times, aligned with evidence-based best practice, and contributing to the control of infection, preventive programmes, the safety of the blood supply, and hospital bed occupancy management. Support and mentor the team to take personal ownership of scientific decisions that impact on patient care by reporting viral serology and molecular testing results, viral loads and antibody levels, to enable prompt and appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Oversee instrumentation and procedures, researching and investigating latest techniques, verifying techniques, ensuring the laboratory repertoire remains current and that results of investigations meet quality acceptance criteria. As the lead specialist for a laboratory specialism, manage and delegate effectively to specialist biomedical scientists the lead roles for specifi