Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This role is an opportunity for a current Biomedical Scientist to move to a Senior role within Chemical Pathology for a 8 month Secondment/Fixed Term post. This post is available until the Winpath Enterprise (WPE) project has been completed, this is projected to be by April 2025 but could be later.
The post holder will act as the point of care testing (POCT) lead within the Blood Science department. They will be responsible for attending various meetings, managing POCT devices and their training, ensuring sufficient supplies are ordered and delivered to the POCT users' locations, attending devices which are out of service, conducting staff annual appraisals, maintaining up to date records of maintenance, QC, calibrations and services for all devices and engaging with the departmental quality management system.
This post will be working alongside other BMS staff within the Chemical Pathology department.
Main duties of the job
1. Oversight and management of day-to-day operations related to point of care testing (POCT)
2. To review and manage EQA performance related to POCT devices
3. To oversee and support training of staff using POCT devices to ensure a high quality of work is maintained
4. To engage with quality management system (NCNs, audits, etc) and to support accreditation under UKAS ISO 15189 standards
5. To act as the expert point of contact for POCT related queries
6. To resolve technical issues related to POCT devices
7. To manage personnel issues and escalate to laboratory management if required
8. To liaise with suppliers to ensure an effective service is maintained
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job responsibilities
1. To ensure the workflow is efficient and effective through the section
2. To manage personnel issues and escalate to laboratory management if required
3. To liaise with suppliers to ensure an effective service is maintained
4. To maintain an effective out of hours shift rota
5. To undertake health and safety related roles within the section such as COSHH risk assessments
6. To follow and promote Trust policies within the department
Person Specification
Qualifications
* IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or equivalent approved by the IBMS)
* HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist
* Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences or related subject (or equivalent)
* Health and Safety training
* Quality management training
Experience
* Experience working and communicating as part of a diverse team
* Experience working in a clinical laboratory in biochemistry
* Experience managing staff
* Experience conducting appraisals for staff members
Knowledge
* A good standard of written and spoken English is required to be able to undertake the relevant duties
* Specialist knowledge of any of a biochemistry, haematology or blood transfusion discipline
* Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages
* A good telephone manner
* A high level of commitment and drive to improve
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.
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