Job summary
This Vacancy
The above vacancy has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic UK Health and Care Professionals Council registered health care scientist to join the management team of this dynamic and internationally respected External Quality Assessment (EQA) programme based within the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Working closely with the Centre Manager the post holder will manage daily operations of this high quality ISO 17043 accredited external quality assessment department, providing EQA programmes in the field of clinical immunology, immunochemistry & Allergy.
The duties of this post are varied and interesting with the successful individual expected to use their own initiative and work without close supervision but still be able to work as part of a team. The individual will be expected to promote good working relationships with both internal and external national and international agencies.
About Us
UK NEQAS IIA provides immunology and allergy External Quality Assessment (EQA) to over 3000 laboratories in over 50 countries. The aims of the department are primarily educational and standardisation of both UK and international clinical laboratories undertaking immunology, immunochemistry & allergy testing. The EQA programmes provided are accredited to ISO 17043. There is an active R&D programme that includes developing EQA programmes within the field of immunology, immunochemistry & allergy.
Main duties of the job
Who we looking for
We are seeking an ambitious candidate to join the scientific team at UK NEQAS IIA and help deliver a high quality EQA service to laboratories worldwide. The individual must hold a post graduate qualification in a biomedical science subject and must hold a current UK HCPC Registration.
The individual will have proven advanced theoretical knowledge, highly developed laboratory skills and a working knowledge of immunological techniques. They must have experience of presenting data to other scientific staff and be able to use their scientific knowledge to answer questions from a large audience of peers.
The individual must have a wide-ranging knowledge of statistical analysis of data and have significant experience of providing expert advice and guidance to senior managers and stakeholders to inform complex decision making.The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership, supervisory and communication skills in order to resolve EQA performance issues related to individuals and clinical laboratories, promote the development of standardisation and harmonisation within national and international clinical laboratories in order to assist international organisations.
If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of a dedicated team of scientists working to improve patient care on a global scale we would like to hear from you.
About us
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 staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist or an equivalent and relevant professional body.
- Higher degree such as MSc in relevant subject and Management qualification or equivalent experience.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience of presenting data to other scientific staff and taking questions from a large audience of peers.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching nationally or internationally.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading operational activities in a specific area/functional unit and/or acting as a point of escalation.
- Ability to interpret, weigh, distil and summarise complex datasets. Significant experience of providing expert advice and guidance to senior managers and internal/external stakeholders to inform complex decision making.
- Experience of developing, organising, supporting and delivering events/projects/training.
- Experience of managing diverse groups of staff. To include ability to manage change and ability to manage staff.
- Extensive relevant laboratory experience at higher level.
- Good time management and organisational skills for self and ability to support other staff in these areas.
Desirable
- Knowledge of methods and statistics in EQA and IQC.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of active seeking of relevant knowledge, learning and promotion of CPD including other staff.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with highly effective persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist or an equivalent and relevant professional body.
- Higher degree such as MSc in relevant subject and Management qualification or equivalent experience.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience of presenting data to other scientific staff and taking questions from a large audience of peers.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching nationally or internationally.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading operational activities in a specific area/functional unit and/or acting as a point of escalation.
- Ability to interpret, weigh, distil and summarise complex datasets. Significant experience of providing expert advice and guidance to senior managers and internal/external stakeholders to inform complex decision making.
- Experience of developing, organising, supporting and delivering events/projects/training.
- Experience of managing diverse groups of staff. To include ability to manage change and ability to manage staff.
- Extensive relevant laboratory experience at higher level.
- Good time management and organisational skills for self and ability to support other staff in these areas.
Desirable
- Knowledge of methods and statistics in EQA and IQC.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of active seeking of relevant knowledge, learning and promotion of CPD including other staff.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with highly effective persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
