Technical Manager - Microbiology
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- Band 8
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- Full-time
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Role summary
This role involves managing the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will have line management responsibility for 20 to 40 staff across three acute sites. The position also entails managing the supplies and equipment budget for these services, valued at over £250,000.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
254867
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
10/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
University Hospital Wishaw
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
27/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lanarkshire
Department:
Microbiology Laboratory
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About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
Manages staff within the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology services including personal development, CPD, discipline and equipment selection on behalf of the lead Biomedical Scientist.
Responsible for service and maintenance of all automated analysers for the TB/Bacteriology/Mycology service in Lanarkshire.
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