Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time, Band 8a, Haemoglobinopathy (Red Cell Lab) Technical Lead for Clinical Blood Sciences specialising in Haematology across the South West London Pathology (SWLP) Network. This post is based at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust however the post holder will be required to work across the SWLP sites.
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Technical Lead who has an excellent understanding of haemoglobinopathy and other red cell disorders . The successful candidate must have good interpersonal and IT skills as well as being self-motivated.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the department's quality management system is implemented and maintained. The department uses Q-Pulse to manage its documentation and the successful candidate will play an active role in its functionality. Candidates must be fully conversant with the ISO accreditation standards and current Sickle cell and Thalassemia screening program and work with all grades of staff to ensure that the department is fully compliant at all times. The post holder will also have responsibility for health and safety throughout the department.
The Haemoglobinopathy lab provide a 5 day a week service, and liaise with midwives across 3 sites.
Main duties of the job
Main aspects of the role include:
- Will have an active role in providing the department's antenatal haemoglobinopathy program.
- Oversee and execute the validation, verification and change control processes used within the department
- Coordinate training of staff with designated training lead within the network.
- Coordinate with network quality team to ensure QMS is adhered to.
The candidate must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
About us
South West London Pathology is an award-winning NHS pathology partnership set up by St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to provide a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and Beyond. On 1st May 2021, Epsom and St Helier University Hospital NHS Trust joined to form an expanded South West London Pathology Partnership.
We offer a wide range of diagnostic and clinical support services to our five hospitals and over 450 GP practices across London and further, as well as to other NHS institutions and private organisations. Our service covers 3.5 million people across South West London and provides an extensive repertoire of tests as well as a comprehensive set of specialist tests and services.
Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please see the Supporting documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please see the Supporting documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oExperience working in Haematology laboratory at least 5 years post HCPC registration
- oEvidence of experience of accreditation process against ISO15189:2012
- oExpert knowledge and experience of red cell disorders including various governmental guidelines governing Sickle cell and Thalassemia screening program
- oExperience of writing or reviewing SOPs in line with local and national guidelines
- oMethodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace.
- oAble to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure
- oSignificant experience in problem solving
- oUse of pathology computer systems
- oFinancial management and procurement
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oExtensive technical skills associated with the practice of laboratory medicine
- oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oCommitment to proactive management
- oAbility to find creative solutions to management problems
- oFull understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements
- oAbility to plan, organised and manage one's own and others work
- oAttention to detail
- oExcellent time management skills
- oAbility to motivate individuals
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oDealing with conflict situations
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- oSelf-motivated
- oFlexible approach
- oAble to perform light physical work
- oCapable if intense periods of concentration
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oExperience working in Haematology laboratory at least 5 years post HCPC registration
- oEvidence of experience of accreditation process against ISO15189:2012
- oExpert knowledge and experience of red cell disorders including various governmental guidelines governing Sickle cell and Thalassemia screening program
- oExperience of writing or reviewing SOPs in line with local and national guidelines
- oMethodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace.
- oAble to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure
- oSignificant experience in problem solving
- oUse of pathology computer systems
- oFinancial management and procurement
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oExtensive technical skills associated with the practice of laboratory medicine
- oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oCommitment to proactive management
- oAbility to find creative solutions to management problems
- oFull understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements
- oAbility to plan, organised and manage one's own and others work
- oAttention to detail
- oExcellent time management skills
- oAbility to motivate individuals
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oDealing with conflict situations
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- oSelf-motivated
- oFlexible approach
- oAble to perform light physical work
- oCapable if intense periods of concentration
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
