Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior BMS with specialist knowledge of Biochemistry and a working knowledge of IT and LIMS. As a member of the departmental team, you will be involved in processing of samples, training, quality assurance, and maintenance of equipment. You will also be expected to be involved in streamlining and modernising processes within the section. The department operates a late shift pattern from 1600hr to midnight and thereafter an on call service at the Sutton site on weekdays and 24hrs on call service at the weekend which you will be required to participate in.The laboratories are open for routine work between the hours of 0800 and midnight on weekdays and are currently equipped with Ortho Vitros 5600, Sebia Capillarys 2, Sebia Hydrasys, Binding Site SPAplus, DiaSorin Liaison and a Bio-Rad D10 HbA1c analysers.Applicants must have experience working in a routine Biochemistry Laboratory and must be HCPC registered.This is a key role which includes maintaining and developing our LIMS, EPIC/Beaker, and the middleware associated with new analyser platforms that have recently been installed. The post holder will be involved in configuration, testing and maintenance of Beaker/EPIC and IM middleware along with any other new applications that are implemented in this rapidly changing department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver a fit for purpose Blood Sciences service and is primarily responsible for the delivery and development of the analytical service. The post holder will rotate through all sections of the department. The post holder will be responsible for the IT aspects of the service including configuration and UAT of LIMS and Middleware applications to ensure a high-quality analytical service. They will also be involved with the day-to-day organisation of the section, workflow, training, and development of staff in their section, maintaining at all times the required high standards and quality in all areas.
The key working relationships will be with staff in Biochemistry and IT colleagues, but the post holder will be expected to liaise with staff throughout Pathology and the Trust. There will be frequent occasions when the post holder takes sole responsibility for work, for example when no senior staff are present.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To ensure knowledge of all instrumentation is up to date
- To be competent to operate the laboratory equipment to deliver the required analytical service.
- To technically validate appropriate results according to departmental SOPs.
- To ensure the timely and efficient provision of routine or special analytical services
- To supervise trainee, MLA and locum staff to ensure that work is carried out in line with Standing Operational Procedures and or Departmental policy.
- To review SOPs and inform senior staff of discrepancies or possible updates.
- To ensure the quality control tests are conducted and meet required analytical standards
- Where appropriate implement a remedial action plan in line with SOPs under the guidance of a senior staff member.
- To ensure daily maintenance of equipment is carried out to schedule and that all maintenance is documented.
- To assist in maintaining adequate stock of all reagents and consumables, through accurate record keeping and reporting to senior staff.
- To ensure that all logbooks / forms relating to calibrators, controls and reagents are maintained.
- To receive and handle samples in accordance with SOPs within laboratory and reception areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To ensure knowledge of all instrumentation is up to date
- To be competent to operate the laboratory equipment to deliver the required analytical service.
- To technically validate appropriate results according to departmental SOPs.
- To ensure the timely and efficient provision of routine or special analytical services
- To supervise trainee, MLA and locum staff to ensure that work is carried out in line with Standing Operational Procedures and or Departmental policy.
- To review SOPs and inform senior staff of discrepancies or possible updates.
- To ensure the quality control tests are conducted and meet required analytical standards
- Where appropriate implement a remedial action plan in line with SOPs under the guidance of a senior staff member.
- To ensure daily maintenance of equipment is carried out to schedule and that all maintenance is documented.
- To assist in maintaining adequate stock of all reagents and consumables, through accurate record keeping and reporting to senior staff.
- To ensure that all logbooks / forms relating to calibrators, controls and reagents are maintained.
- To receive and handle samples in accordance with SOPs within laboratory and reception areas.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- MSc or higher specialist diploma level experience
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in all areas of relevant diagnostic laboratory
- Able to work to deadlines
- Able to understand / follow SOPs
- Ability to write SOPs
- Able to technically validate laboratory results
- Full understanding of laboratory H&S procedures
- Ability to take corrective and preventative actions for non-conformities
- Able to perform advanced training
- Experience of leading IT improvements within a laboratory setting
Desirable
- Ability to perform and analyse simple audits
- General understanding of all aspects of quality management
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO15189 standards
- Full understanding of EQA & IQC and their implications
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Evidence of organising a team / work plan
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Knowledge and understanding of IT applications and infrastructure
- Advanced Computer Literacy (eg: Microsoft Word, Outlook and laboratory based systems)
- Able to organise and manage complex activities
Desirable
- Ability to document IT change following ITIL principles
- Self-confident, contributes to laboratory meetings
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- MSc or higher specialist diploma level experience
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in all areas of relevant diagnostic laboratory
- Able to work to deadlines
- Able to understand / follow SOPs
- Ability to write SOPs
- Able to technically validate laboratory results
- Full understanding of laboratory H&S procedures
- Ability to take corrective and preventative actions for non-conformities
- Able to perform advanced training
- Experience of leading IT improvements within a laboratory setting
Desirable
- Ability to perform and analyse simple audits
- General understanding of all aspects of quality management
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO15189 standards
- Full understanding of EQA & IQC and their implications
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Evidence of organising a team / work plan
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Knowledge and understanding of IT applications and infrastructure
- Advanced Computer Literacy (eg: Microsoft Word, Outlook and laboratory based systems)
- Able to organise and manage complex activities
Desirable
- Ability to document IT change following ITIL principles
- Self-confident, contributes to laboratory meetings
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
