Band 7 BMS Section Manager - Serology Molecular Department
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Job summary
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We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-motivated and reliable person to join our friendly team in the Microbiology department at BHR University Hospitals Trust. The department is based on two sites: Queen's Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Goodmayes. The King George Hospital site is the current primary work base, however working at the Queen's Hospital site will be required.
You must have a post-graduate qualification in Microbiology, Virology or Biomedical Science and hold HCPC registration. You must also have undertaken successful completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or have equivalent experience if your first HCPC registration was prior to this qualification being available. You will have proven experience of working in a serology / molecular department. You will be computer literate, have the ability to follow procedures, have good written/verbal communication skills and an enthusiasm for learning. You must bring along evidence of participation in CPD. The post holder will receive formal training within the Trust as well as within the Microbiology Department. Performance will be assessed regularly by an appraisal system and laboratory-based competence assessment.
Main duties of the job
To manage Biomedical Scientists and support staff in a section of the laboratory ensuring a high quality and cost-effective service with the emphasis on quality assurance of all processes and with specific reference to Health and Safety issues, and staff training within the laboratory.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per Annum Inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-5235-AV-A
Job locations
King George Hospital
Ilford
IG3 8YB
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
King George Hospital
Ilford
IG3 8YB
Employer's website
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