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.

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)

UK Accreditation Service

CPP policies and SOPs

MHRA

HTA

HFEA

JACIE

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 update mandatory fire, manual handling and other essential training as required and ensure all staff are compliant within required timeframes.

Risk assessment monitoring according to CPP procedure/policies.

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

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

Management of consumables and conduct stocktakes in line with CPP policies

To assist in Clinical trials in areas of responsibility as directed.

Initiate changes in procedures or policies to induce service development

Assist in the reviewing of Clinical trials protocols and amendments to assess their impact on Pathology and ensure that agreed turnaround times are met

Ensure that regulatory requirements applicable to Clinical Trials are met

Provide specific advice on laboratory capacity and capability to support Clinical Trials to users of the laboratory service

To produce information sheets relating to each Clinical Trial reviewed

To produce SLAs for trials requiring support from external providers

Ensure adequate supply, receipt, storage and maintenance of clinical trials equipment and resources

To assist on the developments and regular review of research related policies, protocols, SOPs and working instructions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist, with evidence of Continued Professional Development
• MSc/FIBMS by examination, and is currently in possession of Fellowship of the IBMS (Blood Sciences, Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology or Transfusion Science; Cellular Pathology, Histology or Cytology or demonstrates equivalent experience

Desirable

• IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma if applicable or an additional Masters level qualification
• Management Qualification to ILM level 3 or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years experience in the processing, issuing and cryopreservation of Human Progenitor Cells (HPC) and T Cells for use in transplants, cellular therapy and for clinical trials.
• Strong leadership qualities

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie Pathology Partnership LLP

Address

550 Wilmslow Road

Withington

Manchester

M20 4BX