Biomedical Scientist Team Manager, Biochemistry
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An amazing opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and passionate individual to join our organization as the Clinical Biochemistry Team Manager at our essential services laboratory located at Southend University Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading the highly skilled and motivated team in the Clinical Biochemistry section. With your exceptional leadership skills, you will inspire your team to deliver accurate and timely results and ensure that our laboratory continues to meet the highest standards of excellence in healthcare. Join us and be a part of something truly exciting in the world of biomedical science. Apply now and take your career to new heights!
This is an acute hospital medical laboratory analysing approximately 325,000 clinical biochemistry samples per year. The LIMS is Clinisys. The main analyser platforms are Beckman Coulter, backed up with Roche. The repertoire is routine but includes immunoassyas, spectrophotometry, xanthochromia. We are exploring options for Vitamin D, PTH, PLGF1 and NSE. There are equivalent team managers for haematology and transfusion, with whom you will work closely. You will report to a laboratory manager who works across two acute hospitals. Primary care, outpatient samples and specialist work are all analysed offsite at a large hub laboratory. The biomedical staff mainly rotate between sites and support staff rotate between disciplines.
You need to provide leadership in this fast-paced environment. You will ensure effective management of the clinical biochemistry section, which operates around the clock. It offers a one-hour turnaround time to acute users and two hours for inpatients. You will manage staffing, equipment and consumables, providing highly specialised knowledge and experience of clinical biochemistry analyser platforms and associated equipment. A thorough understanding of process flow is required. You will need to be conversant with the main laboratory information management system, and with middle-ware packages. There is a quality management system to ISO 15189, within which you will be required to operate, particularly getting involved in audit and the investigation of adverse occurrences. The role includes a considerable commitment to providing training in clinical biochemistry at all levels. In the longer-term, you are likely to be expected to rotate between laboratory sites and job roles, including the coordination of information technology, training and quality.
For Band 7 – 8c roles, a discretionary team performance bonus payment worth up to 5% of salary per annum, successful candidate will be entitled to a £5,000 joining bonus.
Responsibilities
• Organise and manage a team of Biomedical Scientists, Junior staff and Support staff performing Biomedical analyses and processes, managing workload processing to comply with both Quality Standards and Key Performance Indicators
• Maintain the standards of conduct required by the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) as a registered Biomedical Scientist
• Provide expert technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests, timescales and scientific guidance as required. To both Hub and Essential service laboratory teams.
• Have expert analytical and technical knowledge to perform and manage specialist analytical procedures
• Ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including; - Healthcare Professions Council Accreditation (HCPC) - Pathology First policies and SOPs - MHRA - NHSCSP - HTA - HFEA - Any other body in area of responsibility • Produce and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Manage the introduction of new technologies/processes and to maximise the benefits accrued
• To be responsible for External and Internal Quality Assurance in area of responsibility. Reporting on and completing corrective actions required to address any areas of poor performance, including, where required, staff performance management.
• Ensure all documentation required for Quality Management System is recorded and maintained
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include highly complex information and/or results.
• Plan and organise audits and audit calendar
• Chair/lead and/or participate in Technical, Training Quality, Audit and Management meetings as required
• Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory. Maintaining software systems and updating as required.
• Attendance at LIMS user groups as required.
• Plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, for both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.
• Provide management, training and professional leadership to staff in your area of responsibility, this includes monitoring their performance against laboratory standards and their training plans.
• Demonstrate on-going competency against training plans and by peer assessment and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities through academic or practical experience
• Report and investigate all incidents and adverse events entering the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner, conducting Root Cause analysis and remedial action as required
• Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and by peer assessment and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities through academic or practical experience
• Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other course as required and ensure all staff attendance is within required timeframes.
• Risk assessment monitoring according to iPP procedure/policies.
• Ensure that all equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOP’s.
• To comply with iPP policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies, ensure all staff attendance is within required timeframes.
• Be proficient in use of ERP system (Axional)
Other:
* Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion.
* Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of SYNLAB.
* Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
* Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.
* Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.
* Complete all statutory, mandatory and essential training within timeframes specified.
Safety:
* Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.
* Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents.
* Participate in risk assessment monitoring.
* Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOP’s.
Qualifications and experience:
* HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist
* Experience of managing a small team
* MSc/FIBMS/IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent, in a relevant subject. MSc is desirable but we would support successful applicant to complete MSc.
* Able to work across three different sites in a 24-7 work environment if required
* Able to work with a high degree of accuracy and numeracy; good interpretive and problem-solving skills
* Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems and computer applications including Word, Excel, Power Point and Statistical Packages
* Thorough knowledge of clinical biochemistry manual and automated techniques and practices
About Us
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services.
We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe that an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retaining talented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development, providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquire new skills and advance their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.
We encourage an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models, facilitate two-way communication, engage transparently with staff and stakeholders, and actively seek feedback and suggestions.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is committed to equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate based on any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
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