Pre-analytical Laboratory Manager

4 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Biomedical Scientist to oversee the pre-analytical section of laboratories within the Pathology Department of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The department receives approximately 5,000 samples daily for analysis, requiring a flexible and experienced professional to manage the receipt and preparation of samples.

The ideal candidate will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with an MSc in Biomedical Science, possessing extensive experience in an NHS pathology setting. A flexible approach to working hours is essential, as the Department provides a 24/7/365 service.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the receipt and timely preparation of all samples, ensuring the integrity of the samples is maintained for onward processing. This includes accurate patient data entry into the Laboratory Information System and supervision of a team of Medical Laboratory Assistants.

Working for Our Organisation

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a large integrated healthcare organisation providing high-quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal, and effective care.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
  • Specimen reception and preparation of blood and other body fluids and samples
  • Supervising MLA staff
  • Rota maintenance for shift cover, including use of E-roster electronic roster software
  • Co-ordination of training of MLA staff
  • First line management of HR issues
  • Co-ordinating and prioritising work within the pre-analytical area
  • Responsible for pre and post-analytic elements of the Siemens Aptio track system
  • Dealing with problems associated with sample processing
  • Greeting and dealing with visitors to the department
  • Stock maintenance of consumables
  • Sorting and identifying specimens received
  • Preparing samples for analysis in a timely and accurate manner

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