Laboratory Manager
2 Years Fixed Term Contract
£65,000 per annum plus International Supplement £16k – £23k (depending on dependent status)
St Helena is a small and isolated community in the South Atlantic Ocean. Most healthcare provision, including laboratory services, have to be provided on island. The clinical laboratory therefore has to provide a wide range of services with limited outside assistance.
The post holder manages the laboratory services and has lead responsibility for ensuring the provision of a 24-hour high quality, cost-effective laboratory service to St Helena Government Health Directorate, and to the population of the island.
The Laboratory Manager is accountable for the direct delivery of clinical technical services. They must have excellent analytic skills and knowledge of Biomedical Sciences, interpreting laboratory investigations and results in order to assist clinicians with diagnosis of patients. They must also challenge, innovate and develop medical laboratory practice through the education and development of staff within the department.
The post holder will bring:
- A degree in Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
- HCPC registration (or equivalent)
- 8–12 years’ lab experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior/managerial role
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
- A passion for service innovation and professional development
- Our Benefits Package Includes:
- An International Supplement, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information
- Relocation Allowances, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information
- Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary
- Annual Leave of 30 days per annum plus Public Holidays
How to Apply:
An application form is available below where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com
Applications must be sent to shgukrep.manager@sthelenagov.com and received by 16 May 2025
To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form. Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered. Please do not submit your CV.
The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.
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