Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Section Head - Biochemistry to take on a new Permanent role.
Deputy Section Head Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Per Annum
Location: London - Shropshire House
Contract Type: Permanent
Shifts:
* Weekdays: 08:00-16:30, 09:30-18:00, 10:30-19:00, 12:00-20:30
* Weekends: 08:00-14:00, 09:00-14:00, 09:00-20:30
Benefits of the role:
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
* Group Life Assurance from day one
* Critical illness cover
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Main duties/responsibilities:
* Deputise for Department Head in their absence
* Speedy and accurate processing of samples, and monitoring and resolving of outstanding lists
* Liaise with 3rd Party Liaison Officer to ensure urgent work is completed on time
* Ensure Validation / authorising queue is monitored regularly and there are no build ups
* Assess and review suitability of “urgent samples” process
* Ensure processes and flow between specimen reception and Chemistry is efficiently and proactively managed
* Maintain good working relationship with Consultant Biochemists and ensure results needing clinical escalation happens in real time
* Actively support training of junior staff and Trainee BMS staff
* Draw up staff rotas for section cover
* Ensure the smooth day to day running of Biochemistry section
* Ensure equipment in Biochemistry working correctly and that maintenance is performed and recorded
* Validation of new tests and equipment
* Review and revision of SOPs and other documents
* UKAS accreditation
Requirements of the Deputy Section Head:
* Current HCPC Registration
* Degree or equivalent in Biomedical Science
* Recent UK experience
* Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
* Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences is desirable
* Evidence of continual personal development
* Up to date knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry (preferably Specialist Portfolio)
* Working knowledge of Roche Cobas and Infinity
* Used to multitasking and good at managing high volumes of samples
Contact:
This Deputy Section Head job is advertised by Ryan Mann; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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