Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced HCPC-Registered Band 7 Biomedical Scientist to lead our Specialist Protein Analysis (SPA) Section in the role of Section Manager.
The Laboratory Medicine Service is a diverse service spread across four hospital sites in Swansea Bay in a hub (Morriston) and spoke (Singleton, Princess of Wales and Neath/Port Talbot) model.
The Laboratory Medicine Team seeks to modernise our service by embracing new ways of working, committing to developing our knowledge and skills and actively seeking to develop a professional multidisciplinary team across the Service that provides a 24/7, year-round, service for our patients. The laboratories are well equipped with Roche Biochemistry Analyser, and more specifically Sebia and Binding Site instrumentation for proteins analysis.
Candidates that have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma or have relevant equivalent experience and hold a relevant Masters or Level 7 qualification are eligible for the full Section Manager Band 7 post. This must be clearly indicated on your application form.
Candidates who do not hold all the essential qualifications will be considered but will be subject to Annex 21 of Band 7 and a condition of employment is the completion of required qualifications within a designated timeframe, which will be supported by the department. Where post holders fail to achieve the qualifications in the designated timeframes, the service may look to redeploy individuals
Main duties of the job
As the SPA Section Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational activities of the section to ensure the smooth running of all analytical services and to ensure quality is maintained to ISO 15189:2022 standards. The tests performed in SPA include protein electrophoresis and associated tests, alpha-1 antitrypsin quantification and phenotyping, sweat chloride measurement, qualitative G6PD assessment, xanthochromia analysis, HbA1c analysis and oversight of our Faecal Calprotectin Service.
The post-holder must possess and maintain highly developed skills in these specialist assays, which includes principles of analytical methods, result interpretation, assay validation and verification and troubleshooting where poor performance is identified. Good knowledge, understanding and experience in quality related tasks such as IQC and EQA management, controlled documentation and incident reporting and investigation, is also essential for the post-holder. You will be responsible for ensuring departmental turnaround times are adhered to and where required, escalate any concerns about delays or service failures to the Service Management Team.
You will work as part of the Laboratory Medicine Section Manager Team alongside the Senior Management Team, helping to develop our Service and assisting with the training and development of our Team. You will directly manage a small team of staff within SPA, some of which are rotational within the Department.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Under Agenda For Change arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees, you will be paid:
2 years away from completion of masters - 70% of band 7, 1 year away from completion of masters 75% of band 7
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Honours Degree (or equivalent) recognised for HCPC Registration
2. Registration with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent experience.
3. IBMS Specialist Diploma in Laboratory Medicine or equivalent experience.
4. Evidence of ongoing participation in CPD, Wide knowledge of Laboratory Medicine procedures. Specific in-depth expertise relating to procedures in at least one area of Laboratory Medicine
5. Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Good Knowledge of current professional issues.
Desirable criteria
6. Fellow of The Institute of Biomedical Science
7. Good understanding of other Laboratory Medicine subject areas
Experience
Essential criteria
8. In depth experience, wide understanding and practice of Laboratory Medicine techniques.
9. Evidence of supervisory practice within a laboratory setting.
10. Evidence of responsibility of quality improvement within a laboratory setting
11. In depth experience, wide understanding and practice of complex specialist Laboratory Medicine techniques.
Desirable criteria
12. Understanding of complex specialist laboratory techniques
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable