BMS Team Manager- Microbiology (Full-time or Part-time)
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Pay
£46,148 - £52,809 a year
Job type
Permanent
Location
Basildon SS14 3BY
Full job description
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. 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.
Maintain software systems and update 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 ongoing 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. Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses 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. Comply with iPP policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies, ensuring all staff attendance is within required timeframes.
Other: Be proficient in use of ERP system (Axional). Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion. Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of SYNLAB. Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager. 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.
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