UKNEQAS Leucocyte Immunophenotyping Service are seeking to secure a scheme director for this prestigious National and International EQA Provider.
Suitable candidates will have significant experience of managing and provision of ISO accredited EQA schemes and or have significant experience and be recognised as an expert in the fields of flow cytometry and/ or molecular haemato-oncology.
UK NEQAS LI is the world leader in its field and provides Immunophenotyping and molecular EQA to over 4500 laboratories worldwide from over 80 countries. It is an independent NHS service hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located at Pegasus House, Glossop Road with associated laboratory facilities based within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology service at the Sheffield Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The service reports to the host trust through the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Scientific Director.
The programmes that are operated are fully accredited to ISO 17043 standard.
There is an active R&D programme that includes developing leucocyte stabilisation techniques, evaluating new flow cytometric techniques and developing EQA programmes for clinical flow cytometry and molecular haemato-oncology.
In conjunction with the SYBP Scientific Director, the UKNEQAS Li Scientific Director is responsible for:
The operational, financial, HR and strategic management of and the delivery of all the highly specialist services provided by UK NEQAS LI.
Planning, directing and maintain the delivery of the current research and development programme for UK NEQAS LI.
Being accountable for the effective delivery of new and innovative external quality assessment programmes.
Providing professional direction, leadership and vision in the day-to-day operation of UK NEQAS LI.
Undertaking health technology assessment within the field of flow cytometry and molecular haemato-oncology in the UK and internationally.
directing the efficient running of the national and international activities of the UK NEQAS LI programmes.
Provide expert advice and guidance to other Clinicians and Scientific staff.
Liaise with external organisations to provide expert advice on appropriate technology/methodologies that ensure an efficient, high quality and cost-effective service.
Participating in the writing of EQA related international / national guidelines &/protocols.
Undertaking budgetary management of the UK NEQAS LI budget.
Applying for, and managing any external grant funding in relation to UKNEAQAS LI.
The post holder will work in accordance with the UK NEQAS Code of Practice and the Department of Health directive on the management of EQA schemes.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Note the UKNEQAS LI service is hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust reporting through South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology. The service therefore follows the Operational, Human Resources and Financial policies of the host organisation.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.