Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Manchester About the job Job summary The post-holder will act as a Laboratory and Equipment Officer who will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the laboratories and equipment of the Vaccine Evaluation Unit (VEU). They will implement and manage the VEU laboratory and equipment management system ensuring that these systems become progressively more effective in quality terms and meet both regulatory and accreditation requirements. They will assist in the operational management of the VEU to maintain an efficient and effective service and provide advice on quality issues. They will be encouraged to meet the highest professional standards through personal and staff development. We are looking for the right individual to take on this permanent post within the Vaccine Evaluation Unit. The post-holder will act as a Laboratory and Equipment Officer who will support the Unit in providing scientific services to patients and clients as an aid in the evaluation of immunological responses to vaccines and microbiological disease. The role will incorporate oversight of the Units facilities and laboratory equipment (design qualification, installation qualification, operation qualification and performance qualification) and delegated duties associated with the maintenance of the Units Quality Management System. The successful applicant will possess an appropriate biological degree, and have already had substantial appropriate laboratory experience. We are looking for an individual who can work well as part of a team and who has good communication and technical/IT skills. The laboratory is accredited by CPA; and we actively encourage CPD activities and post-graduate qualifications. Job description Your key responsibilities will include: Clinical Governance To participate in audit processes, clinical trials, and research projects, as required. To assist in the management and monitoring of laboratory and equipment, and ensure the Unit maintains United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) ISO 15189, Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Medicines for Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA) GCP for Laboratories. To investigate clinical and non-clinical incidents in relation to the Units laboratory and equipment and report to the Head of the VEU, Deputy Head of the VEU, Quality Officer and MMMP Quality Manager in accordance with Trust incident reporting policy. To attend regular Unit meetings and contribute to effective communication within the Unit. Laboratory Equipment Management To be responsible for implementation, management and maintenance of the VEU laboratory and equipment management systems. To perform an active role in the procurement (Design Qualification) for new equipment. To manage and coordinate the Units laboratory and equipment to all established equipment qualification requirements in terms of servicing, maintenance, calibration and validation arrangements. To manage the Units laboratory and equipment records. To liaise with the relevant agencies and companies regarding laboratory and equipment issues including the needs and requirements of users. To provide help and advice to VEU Section Heads on laboratory and equipment management matters. Education and Development. Education and Development To organise and coordinate the supervision, monitoring of training and development, assessment of competence and continuing professional development within the Unit of: Clinical Scientists, Senior Scientists, Healthcare Scientist Specialist Section Leads, Healthcare Scientist Practitioners, Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants. To provide and develop training for staff. To assist in the training of staff. To assist with the development of the VEU training plan. Policy To work in a safe manner in accordance with Laboratory Health and Safety policies and procedures. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Person specification Essential Criteria: BSc Hons in appropriate biological degree Experience with laboratory computer systems. Comprehensive IT skills Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet and email Good communication skills Ability to work unsupervised Ability to liaise with all grades of staff in and out of the Unit Ability to work such hours as necessary for the proper and efficient performance of the job Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action Ability to carry out procurements for highly detailed, high value contracts that require analysis, comparison and assessment Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing Works with Stakeholders to develop performance improvement plans and to develop plans for innovation and opening up the market For a full list of essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description. Benefits Alongside your salary of £31,997, UK Health Security Agency contributes £9,269 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the below listed essential criteria which have been selected from the job description. Stage 1: Application & Sift Competency-based Assessments You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed 12 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form ( Employer/ Activity history section on the application) Up to 1500 word Statement of Suitability This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. To see a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the attached job description. If you are successful at this stage, you will be asked to complete a Technical Test and if you meet the pass mark will progress to an interview. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview. Interviews will be held week commencing TBC. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as lab/office working based at: Manchester Royal Infirmary Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9WL Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Reasonable Adjustments The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should: Contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs. 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Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Harry McCullagh Email : Recruitmentukhsa.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : Recruitmentukhsa.gov.uk Further information The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: Complaintsukhsa.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/ Attachments Job description Opens in new window (docx, 52kB) Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail