Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to patient safety to join our Pathology team.
In this role, you will work closely with the Pathology Quality & Customer Engagement manager and multidisciplinary laboratory teams to support the delivery of a robust, effective Quality Management System in accordance with accreditation and regulatory bodies and Trust governance requirements.
Using your laboratory experience you will play a vital role in supporting the teams across Pathology to ensure that the the department continues to provide safe, accurate and timely diagnostic services.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in a range of quality tasks including auditing, risk assessing processes across Pathology, investigation and review of non-conformances and supporting the management of controlled documents.
You will promote a strong culture of continuous improvement, co-ordinate essential training to laboratory staff and support accreditation readiness across microbiology, haematology, biochemistry and cellular pathology laboratory disciplines. Your work will help to underpin the quality and care delivered to our patients.
With a strong appreciation for data, you will contribute to the monitoring and reporting of quality performance indicators.
As a biomedical scientist you will undergo appropriate teaching and training as directed and as necessary in order to maintain HCPC registration and to maintain suitable records of all training activities undertaken.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will thrive on organisation, believe in doing things right and be keen to be part of a forward thinking service that values improvement, accountability and professional development. Duties include:
1. To engage with the departmental quality management system to ensure the laboratory standards of operation are consistent with UKAS15189 accreditation standards
2. Work in accordance with departmental standard operating procedure documentation (SOPs)
3. To gain an understanding of how the clinical laboratories operate and gain knowledge of tasks required to maintain an efficient workflow of patient samples within the department
4.To support the Pathology Quality Manager and the Laboratory Management Team in ensuring Quality and Governance requirements are adhered to on a day-to-day basis such as control and maintenance of documentation ensuring regular review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs, policies and quality documents)
5. To provide input into reports and to attend Quality Management meetings and Management Reviews when required
6. To support the Quality Manager and Laboratory Management team in the preparation of UKAS/ MHRA/ HTA surveillance visits
8. To conduct audits as required and assist in monitoring progress of departmental audits and closure of related findings
9. To assist in the management and investigation of incidents as required
10. To assist in the collection of data for quality and key performance indicators
13. To assist the Quality Manager in planning, co-ordination and delivery of training in quality management to promote awareness of quality procedures, policies and continuous improvement across the service
14. To provide guidance to Pathology staff regarding QMS and compliance requirements
15. To maintain professional competency, skills and develop knowledge of quality management as required ensuring activities are recorded accurately and evidence available when necessary
16. To understand the importance of the laboratory service and how it contributes to the provision of outstanding care for patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will thrive on organisation, believe in doing things right and be keen to be part of a forward thinking service that values improvement, accountability and professional development. Duties include:
1. To engage with the departmental quality management system to ensure the laboratory standards of operation are consistent with UKAS15189 accreditation standards
2. Work in accordance with departmental standard operating procedure documentation (SOPs)
3. To gain an understanding of how the clinical laboratories operate and gain knowledge of tasks required to maintain an efficient workflow of patient samples within the department
4.To support the Pathology Quality Manager and the Laboratory Management Team in ensuring Quality and Governance requirements are adhered to on a day-to-day basis such as control and maintenance of documentation ensuring regular review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs, policies and quality documents)
5. To provide input into reports and to attend Quality Management meetings and Management Reviews when required
6. To support the Quality Manager and Laboratory Management team in the preparation of UKAS/ MHRA/ HTA surveillance visits
8. To conduct audits as required and assist in monitoring progress of departmental audits and closure of related findings
9. To assist in the management and investigation of incidents as required
10. To assist in the collection of data for quality and key performance indicators
13. To assist the Quality Manager in planning, co-ordination and delivery of training in quality management to promote awareness of quality procedures, policies and continuous improvement across the service
14. To provide guidance to Pathology staff regarding QMS and compliance requirements
15. To maintain professional competency, skills and develop knowledge of quality management as required ensuring activities are recorded accurately and evidence available when necessary
16. To understand the importance of the laboratory service and how it contributes to the provision of outstanding care for patients
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification and / or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
Desirable
- IBMS accredited degree
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Previous quality training evidenced
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
- oExperience of using Quality management systems and procedures such as carrying out audits, error logging through non-conformance reports and reviewing SOP's/ Policies and risk assessments
- oUnderstanding of requirements for UKAS surveillance visit preparation and follow up
Desirable
- Knowledge of the ISO 15189:2022 standard
- Experience of UKAS or other regulatory surveillance visits
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification and / or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
Desirable
- IBMS accredited degree
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Previous quality training evidenced
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
- oExperience of using Quality management systems and procedures such as carrying out audits, error logging through non-conformance reports and reviewing SOP's/ Policies and risk assessments
- oUnderstanding of requirements for UKAS surveillance visit preparation and follow up
Desirable
- Knowledge of the ISO 15189:2022 standard
- Experience of UKAS or other regulatory surveillance visits
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
