Job Title: Head of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Unit Laboratory
Location: South Buckinghamshire
Contract: Permanent Full-time – 37.5 hours per week, Mon to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Salary Range: £63,000 to £70,000
Client: Castlefield Recruitment
Job Description:
Castlefield Recruitment is partnering with a leading charity based in Buckinghamshire seeking a qualified and experienced Clinical Scientist with HCPC registration to lead their Epilepsy Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Unit, the UK's foremost provider of anti-seizure drug monitoring services. The ISO15189 accredited service offers personalized medication dosing support for people with epilepsy, improving seizure control and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate and maintain the ISO15189 accredited laboratory.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
* Maintain and improve the quality of analytical services.
* Implement and uphold ISO15189:2022 standards.
* Manage laboratory information systems in compliance with regulations.
Main Duties:
Service Delivery
* Collaborate with the TDM team to ensure high-quality, timely results.
* Review, validate, interpret, and report results daily.
* Provide scientific and clinical advice to service users.
* Review and revalidate LCMS assays; develop new assays and secure accreditation.
* Oversee maintenance of LCMS and lab equipment.
* Coordinate with colleagues and the Directorate to ensure resource availability.
Quality, Compliance and Safety
* Work with the Quality Manager to meet ISO15189:2022 standards.
* Ensure all procedures meet quality and safety standards.
* Maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability in analyses.
* Adhere to health and safety regulations.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
People Leadership
* Manage scientific and support staff, ensuring effective performance and development.
* Support team members' professional growth and CPD.
* Foster integration and communication within the organization.
External Relations
* Coordinate regulatory inspections.
* Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
Other Duties
* Lead risk management efforts.
* Maintain HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
* Possess experience managing a regulated (ISO15189) clinical laboratory.
* Have experience in staff training, mentoring, assay development, automation, and regulatory compliance.
* Possess relevant degrees and professional qualifications.
Personal Skills:
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
* Strong relationship-building and leadership abilities.
* Empathy, confidentiality, and GDPR awareness.
* Organized, creative, flexible, and team-oriented.
Employee Benefits:
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays; options to buy/sell leave.
* Monthly pay on the 25th or nearest Friday.
* Group pension scheme with employer contribution.
* Death in Service benefit (2x salary).
* Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, service awards, and more.
* On-site parking and potential professional memberships.
* On-site café.
Application Process:
Apply via the website with your CV. For inquiries, contact Scott Hilton at Castlefield Recruitment: 0161 938 724.
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