BMS Team Manager- Microbiology

4 months ago

Basildon, United Kingdom iPP Analytics Limited Full time

Job summary

We are currently recruiting for BiomedicalScientist Band 7 Team Manager to join our fast paced and dynamic Microbiologyteam. This role is part of a team which provides an efficient and effectiveMicrobiology service to two general hospitals (Southend University/Basildon andThurrock University Hospital Trusts) and local GP community. We are willing to consider both full-time and part-time applicants for this role.

We're the first lab in the UK to be able tooffer some Specialist BMS staff the opportunity to read bacterial cultures fromhome, utilising BD Kiestra Synapsys technology.

As an important member of our team, you willbe fundamental in making a positive difference to our healthcare service. Youwill receive regular training and coaching to develop your skills and tosupport you in your working life. We seek candidates who are passionate withgood interpersonal skills and the drive to develop their career within oursupportive environment.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical analytical services for patients and service users To manage day-to-day staffing in area of responsibility to ensure safe service delivery and maintenance of TATs To be involved in, and in some cases responsible for, service developments To supervise and ensure training and competency assessment of staff in area of responsibility To carry out appraisal of staff To participate and in some cases be responsible for recruitment of staff To be responsible for QC and QA in area of responsibility, ensuring non-conformances are investigated, documented and changes to practice identified where necessary To participate in and undertake audit To be responsible for writing and maintaining SOPs in area of responsibility To report, investigate and monitor errors and incidents as per policies To have oversight of reports released from area of responsibility To authorise default fail queues for area of responsibility ( reports not sent to consultant authorisation) To monitor KPIs for area of responsibility, ensuring TATs are maintained To be responsible for risk and COSHH assessments in area of responsibility To attend, and chair where required, departmental meetings To deputise for Principal BMS as required

About us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely withclinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchersto provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverseenvironments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers,suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace cultureis the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, andcreate a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principleof making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a cultureof continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the supportand resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learningand development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culturewhere leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engagewith staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback.

We reserve the right to closeany adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If youdecide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks ofyour application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on thisoccasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equalopportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of anystatus or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.

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 KeyPerformance Indicators

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

Provide expert technical advice to clinicians as to theappropriateness of tests, timescales and scientific guidance as required. Toboth Hub and Essential service laboratory teams.

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

Ensure compliance with all policies as required byregulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including; -Healthcare Professions Council Accreditation (HCPC) - Pathology First policiesand SOPs - MHRA - NHSCSP - HTA - HFEA - Any other body in area ofresponsibility Produce and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Manage the introduction of new technologies/processes andto maximise the benefits accrued

To be responsible for External and Internal QualityAssurance in area of responsibility. Reporting on and completing correctiveactions required to address any areas of poor performance, including, whererequired, staff performance management.

Ensure all documentation required for Quality ManagementSystem is recorded and maintained

Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity atall times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referringenquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated mayinclude highly complex information and/or results.

Plan and organise audits and audit calendar

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

Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoringsystem and other application software according to authorised protocolsincluding 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, forboth yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs ofroutine and urgent activities.

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

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

Report and investigate all incidents and adverse eventsentering 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 plansand by peer assessment and participate positively in CPD (continuousprofessional 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 iswithin required timeframes.

Risk assessment monitoring according to iPPprocedure/policies.

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

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

Be proficient in use of ERP system (Axional)

Other:

Bean ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion.

Communicateand role model the values and behaviours of SYNLAB.

Communicateefficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face,telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff whereappropriate.

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

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

Completeall statutory, mandatory and essential training within timeframes specified.

Safety:

Observesafety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other coursesas required.

Reportall incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigationsof any incidents.

Participatein risk assessment monitoring.

Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operatedas per SOPs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registered and Specialist portfolio or equivalent in Microbiology. Management qualification to ILM level 3 or relevant experience. MSc / FIBMS (by examination) / IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma and is currently in possession of Fellowship Class of the IBMS or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

Able to work across 3 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. Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems and computer applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Statistical Packages. Working knowledge of Microbiological manual and automated techniques and practices. Working knowledge of Molecular biology techniques and platforms.

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