Job summary
The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our ground-breaking work ensuring our patients receive the very best and latest in cancer treatment and care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Laboratory Manager (Microbiology), with good interpersonal skills and a committed team worker to join the Microbiology department, located at the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden Hospital. The major focus of the role will be supporting the Laboratory Manager in the service provision of a timely, cross-site clinically critical Microbiology Laboratory service covering Chelsea and Sutton, providing an expert diagnostic service both for its own lead clinician & IPC nursing leads and also particularly for those in the clinical haemato-oncology and Stem Cell Laboratory. The post holder will also act as the Health & Safety Lead for Pathology.
Applicants must have a relevant higher degree or equivalent, HCPC registration, evidence of post-registration study and basic management skills training. Experience of operational laboratory management is desirable.
The Trust encourages and supports continuing professional and personal development and Pathology runs a CPD Club. Staff benefits include child care facilities, car parking at Sutton and various sports and social activities
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day technical and operational management of the Medical Microbiology laboratory, ensuring appropriate and cost-effective purchasing arrangements for equipment and materials, and the delivery of training to BMS and other staff within the Department to ensure continuity of service at all times.
The post holder will lead in the development and validation of new techniques.The post holder, working closely with the Laboratory Manager and the Laboratory Quality Lead will ensure ongoing compliance with ISO15189 and play a major role in UKAS inspections.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supervise and, in the absence of the Laboratory Manager, take responsibility for the service provision of the Medical Microbiology Laboratory. This will include all aspects of the clinical scientific & technical work, staff, equipment and quality system.
To work with the Laboratory Manager to ensure that working practices meet current professional standards and legislation, and are documented, accessible and regularly reviewed
Data entry: Using the LIMS to receive and report sample requests
In addition to the LIMS, to oversee all IT software and hardware in use in the laboratories (for example, analyser software, interfaces), to evaluate before installation, to be fully conversant with functionality and ensure staff are trained in its use
To maintain up to date knowledge on all aspects of diagnostic laboratory microbiology
Working closely with the Laboratory Manager, the Pathology Quality Manager and the Laboratory Quality Lead, will ensure ongoing compliance with ISO15189 and play a major role in UKAS inspections, including but not restricted to, directing staff in the completion of related tasks, preparing documentation and ensuring all evidence required for the inspection is compliant with the standards
Undertake verification and validation of new equipment prior to service introduction, ensuring that it meets current requirements and ensure validation records are completed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supervise and, in the absence of the Laboratory Manager, take responsibility for the service provision of the Medical Microbiology Laboratory. This will include all aspects of the clinical scientific & technical work, staff, equipment and quality system.
To work with the Laboratory Manager to ensure that working practices meet current professional standards and legislation, and are documented, accessible and regularly reviewed
Data entry: Using the LIMS to receive and report sample requests
In addition to the LIMS, to oversee all IT software and hardware in use in the laboratories (for example, analyser software, interfaces), to evaluate before installation, to be fully conversant with functionality and ensure staff are trained in its use
To maintain up to date knowledge on all aspects of diagnostic laboratory microbiology
Working closely with the Laboratory Manager, the Pathology Quality Manager and the Laboratory Quality Lead, will ensure ongoing compliance with ISO15189 and play a major role in UKAS inspections, including but not restricted to, directing staff in the completion of related tasks, preparing documentation and ensuring all evidence required for the inspection is compliant with the standards
Undertake verification and validation of new equipment prior to service introduction, ensuring that it meets current requirements and ensure validation records are completed
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Educational qualification in mathematics
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to express themselves clearly
- Ability to use Microsoft software or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of personal development
- Enthusiasm for job and profession
- Ability to chair laboratory / departmental meetings
- Confident liaising with other areas
- Decision maker, can deal with unexpected situations
- Ability to present concepts imaginatively and clearly
Specific Experience
Essential
- BMS degree
- HCPC registration
- Chartered Scientist status
- Evidence of continuing post registration study
- Higher degree or equivalent Qualification in specific area of laboratory service or expertise
- Significant post registration experience in relevant field(s)
- Evidence of understanding of relevant laboratory Health & Safety procedures and risk
- Full understanding of ISO15189 standards
- Ability to deal with incidents and plan follow up actions
Desirable
- Basic management skills training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good telephone manner, diplomatic
- Ability to perform complex scientific calculations and data analysis
- Ability to perform statistical analysis of data & interpretation
- Good judgement, analytical, perceptive, eye for detail
- Understanding of relationship between laboratory investigations and clinical practice
- Awareness of clinical significance of laboratory findings and implications for patients
- Ability to review anomalous / unexpected findings and take further appropriate action
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Educational qualification in mathematics
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to express themselves clearly
- Ability to use Microsoft software or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of personal development
- Enthusiasm for job and profession
- Ability to chair laboratory / departmental meetings
- Confident liaising with other areas
- Decision maker, can deal with unexpected situations
- Ability to present concepts imaginatively and clearly
Specific Experience
Essential
- BMS degree
- HCPC registration
- Chartered Scientist status
- Evidence of continuing post registration study
- Higher degree or equivalent Qualification in specific area of laboratory service or expertise
- Significant post registration experience in relevant field(s)
- Evidence of understanding of relevant laboratory Health & Safety procedures and risk
- Full understanding of ISO15189 standards
- Ability to deal with incidents and plan follow up actions
Desirable
- Basic management skills training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good telephone manner, diplomatic
- Ability to perform complex scientific calculations and data analysis
- Ability to perform statistical analysis of data & interpretation
- Good judgement, analytical, perceptive, eye for detail
- Understanding of relationship between laboratory investigations and clinical practice
- Awareness of clinical significance of laboratory findings and implications for patients
- Ability to review anomalous / unexpected findings and take further appropriate action
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
