Section Manager/Trainee - Bolton, United Kingdom - Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

    Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
    Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Bolton, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    Applications are invited from experienced; HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with an MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification/experience) for a full time Senior Biomedical Scientist (Section Manager) post in our busy Haematology Laboratory which forms part of a Blood Sciences Laboratory service at this busy District General Hospital.

    Applications will be considered for those who are able to evidence a completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio within the Discipline and are actively working towards MSC Qualification - and can evidence the other essential criteria.

    This role would be at a Trainee B7 AFC Rate (70% of top of band) during this time andwould transfer to AFC B7, upon completion of qualification.

    Main duties of the job

    The successful candidate will join our friendly team of experienced Biomedical Scientists and support staff and take a leading role in the day to day running of the Haematology Laboratory, supervision, training and competency assessment of laboratory staff and quality management according to UKAS standards, at this busy District General Hospital. The successful candidate will be part of the Hospital Haematology Team

    About us

    The laboratory is well equipped (Sysmex, ToSoH and Werfen analysers [amongst others]), fully computerised (Clinisys LabCentre system), fully UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Along with other Haematology Section Managers:

    Day to day running of the haematology laboratory - organising staff duty rota's to ensure service provision.

    Line management of Laboratory staff - duties of which include (but are not limited to) - sickness management, performance management and people development.

    Training & competency assessment of staff according to UKAS/professional standards.

    Provide data as required to managers.

    Please see detailed Job Description & person specification

    Person Specification

    Skills and Knowledge

    Essential

  • Knowledge of ISO15189/UKAs Assessments
  • Knowledge of National Guidelines specific to Haematology
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
  • Experience in Completion of Audits

    • Desirable

  • Knowledge of Lean Principles
  • Experience with Leading on Audits
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (Q Pulse Ideal)

    • Registration

    Essential

  • HCPC registered

    • Education

    Essential

  • MSc or equivalent knowledge (Or Actively Working Towards)
  • Discipline Specific/Relevant Specialist IBMS Accredited Portfolio

    • Desirable

  • Management qualification.

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Training/Supervision of staff
  • Problem solving
  • Working under pressure
  • Working with Laboratory Information Management Systems
  • Evidence wide range of techniques related to Haematology Discipline

    • Desirable

  • Knowledge of Portfolio Assessment/Development
  • Experience in Supporting Staff Development and Registration