Job summary
An amazing opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and passionate individual to join our organization as the Clinical Biochemistry Team Manager at our essential services laboratory located at Southend University Hospital on a part-time basis. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading the highly skilled and motivated team in the Clinical Biochemistry section. With your exceptional leadership skills, you will inspire your team to deliver accurate and timely results and ensure that our laboratory continues to meet the highest standards of excellence in healthcare.
This is an acute hospital medical laboratory analysing approximately 325,000 clinical biochemistry samples per year. The LIMS is Clinisys. The main analyser platforms are Beckman Coulter, backed up with Roche. The repertoire is routine but includes CO2, lactate, osmolality, ammonia, bile acids, troponin T, BNP, xanthochromia, haematinics, therapeutic drugs, thyroid hormones, procalcitonin, prolactin, BHCG and cortisol. We are exploring options for Vitamin D, PTH, PLGF1 and NSE. There are equivalent team managers for haematology and transfusion, with whom you will work closely. You will report to a laboratory manager who works across two acute hospitals. Primary care, outpatient samples and specialist work are all analysed offsite at a large hub laboratory. BMS staff mainly rotate between sites and support staff rotate between disciplines.
Main duties of the job
You need to provide leadership in this fast-paced environment. You will ensure effective management of the clinical biochemistry section, which operates around the clock. It offers a one-hour turnaround time to acute users and two hours for inpatients. You will manage staffing, equipment and consumables, providing highly specialised knowledge and experience of clinical biochemistry analyser platforms and associated equipment. A thorough understanding of process flow is required. You will need to be conversant with the main laboratory information management system, and with middle-ware packages. There is a quality management system to ISO 15189, within which you will be required to operate, particularly getting involved in audit and the investigation of adverse occurrences. The role includes a considerable commitment to providing training in clinical biochemistry at all levels. In the longer-term, you are likely to be expected to rotate between laboratory sites and job roles, including the coordination of information technology, training and quality.
About us
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide scientific services to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis.
Participate in the strategic development of the Specialist Clinical Chemistry analytical service.
To analyse biological samples by manual and Specialist methods to provide a diagnostic Clinical Chemistry service.
To be an active member of the quality team and conduct and participate in audit processes and be responsible for
investigating non-compliances.
To undertake appropriate clinical audit as required. o participate in, monitor and report on EQA and IQC procedures and be responsible for correcting problems that
have been identified.
To facilitate and maintain UKAS requirements.
To monitor, report and action errors, hazards and incidents.
To assist in staff training and development including undertaking staff appraisal.
To manage day to day staffing, workflow and relevant training to ensure turnaround times and services are
maintained.
To provide supervision for all staff as required.
To assist in the creation of appropriate links with all users of the service to optimise the service.
To develop, prepare, write and review relevant documents, including SOPs.
Ensure that agreed company policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.
To be involved, and where necessary responsible for, the implementation of new techniques, equipment and tests.
To attend, and where required, chair regular departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication
within the department.
To deputise for the Principal BMS, including attendance at meetings, as required.
To deputise for the Automated laboratory Team Manager, as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide scientific services to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis.
Participate in the strategic development of the Specialist Clinical Chemistry analytical service.
To analyse biological samples by manual and Specialist methods to provide a diagnostic Clinical Chemistry service.
To be an active member of the quality team and conduct and participate in audit processes and be responsible for
investigating non-compliances.
To undertake appropriate clinical audit as required. o participate in, monitor and report on EQA and IQC procedures and be responsible for correcting problems that
have been identified.
To facilitate and maintain UKAS requirements.
To monitor, report and action errors, hazards and incidents.
To assist in staff training and development including undertaking staff appraisal.
To manage day to day staffing, workflow and relevant training to ensure turnaround times and services are
maintained.
To provide supervision for all staff as required.
To assist in the creation of appropriate links with all users of the service to optimise the service.
To develop, prepare, write and review relevant documents, including SOPs.
Ensure that agreed company policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.
To be involved, and where necessary responsible for, the implementation of new techniques, equipment and tests.
To attend, and where required, chair regular departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication
within the department.
To deputise for the Principal BMS, including attendance at meetings, as required.
To deputise for the Automated laboratory Team Manager, as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC State Registration in Clinical Chemistry or a related discipline.
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in Clinical Chemistry and/or experience in an equivalent role.
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems and computer applications including Word, Excel, Power Point and Statistical Packages
- Working knowledge of clinical biochemistry manual and automated techniques and practices
- Able to work across three different sites in a 24-7 work environment if required
- Able to work with a high degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills and good problem-solving skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC State Registration in Clinical Chemistry or a related discipline.
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in Clinical Chemistry and/or experience in an equivalent role.
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems and computer applications including Word, Excel, Power Point and Statistical Packages
- Working knowledge of clinical biochemistry manual and automated techniques and practices
- Able to work across three different sites in a 24-7 work environment if required
- Able to work with a high degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills and good problem-solving skills
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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