Biomedical Scientist Team Manager- Blood Transfusion

Job description

Job responsibilities

Organise and manage a team of Biomedical Scientists, Junior staff and Support staff performing Biomedical analyses and processes, managing workload processing to comply with both Quality Standards and Key Performance Indicators

Maintain the standards of conduct required by the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) as a registered Biomedical Scientist

Provide expert technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests, timescales and scientific guidance as required. To both Hub and Essential service laboratory teams.

Have expert analytical and technical knowledge to perform and manage specialist analytical procedures

Ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including; - Healthcare Professions Council Accreditation (HCPC) - Pathology First policies and SOPs - MHRA - NHSCSP - HTA - HFEA - Any other body in area of responsibility

Produce and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Manage the introduction of new technologies/processes and to maximise the benefits accrued

To be responsible for External and Internal Quality Assurance in area of responsibility. Reporting on and completing corrective actions required to address any areas of poor performance, including, where required, staff performance management.

Ensure all documentation required for Quality Management System is recorded and maintained

Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include highly complex information and/or results.

Plan and organise audits and audit calendar

Chair/lead and/or participate in Technical, Training Quality, Audit and Management meetings as required

Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory. Maintaining software systems and updating as required.

Attendance at LIMS user groups as required.

Plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, for both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.

Provide management, training and professional leadership to staff in your area of responsibility, this includes monitoring their performance against laboratory standards and their training plans.

Demonstrate on-going competency against training plans and by peer assessment and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities through academic or practical experience

Report and investigate all incidents and adverse events entering the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner, conducting Root Cause analysis and remedial action as required

Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and by peer assessment and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities through academic or practical experience

Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other course as required and ensure all staff attendance is within required timeframes.

Risk assessment monitoring according to iPP procedure/policies.

Ensure that all equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs.

To comply with iPP policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies, ensure all staff attendance is within required timeframes.

Be proficient in use of ERP system (Axional) Other:

Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion.

Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of SYNLAB.

Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.

Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.

Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.

Complete all statutory, mandatory and essential training within timeframes specified. Safety:

Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.

Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents.

Participate in risk assessment monitoring.

Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc, FIBMS, or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent in Transfusion or experience in an equivalent role. Applicants who are working towards this qualification will be considered.
• HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist.

Experience

Essential

• Applicant must have at least 5 years of experience, working within a hospital transfusion laboratory.
• Willingness to work across two hospital sites.
• Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of standard laboratory information management systems and computer applications including MS Office and statistical applications.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

iPP Analytics Limited

Address

Basildon Hospital

Nethermayne

Basildon

Essex

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://synlab.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)