Scientist Section Manager Immunology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge & Personal DevelopmentTo have supplemented degree level qualifications by havingachieved knowledge and skills to Masters degree level.

To maintain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in CPD.

To maintain State Registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)

To conform to the HCPC Code of Conduct for Biomedical Scientists.1.5 To ensure compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) which reflect local and national standards of work practice

To deal sympathetically during liaison with colleagues, otherhealthcare professionals and staff from external organisations.

To use empathy and understanding to ensure that technical, clinicaland linguistic barriers to understanding are overcome.

To explain to service users departmental policies relating tocontentious issues, that conflict with laboratory service targets.

To report results to clinicians and other service users in accordancewith SOPs.

To explain technical issues relating to results to clinicians and otherservice users.

To provide advice to clinicians and other service users regardingappropriate testing protocols

To provide advice to clinicians and other service users regardingspecimen types, timing of collection of specimen and turnaround times.

To evaluate and ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of a conflict of priorities relating to concurrent demands placed upon the service.

To respond to requests for assistance from other trusts that haveexperienced equipment failure with a positive and helpful approach.

To advise, organise and motivate those students, MLAs and Biomedical Scientists working in the section Scientific & Technical

To assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples submitted tothe laboratory and to take remedial action when required. To analyse specimens for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using complex, specialised and very expensive equipment.

To interpret technical validity of results, which may be anomalous,incomplete, complex or conflicting, using professional knowledge andexperience.

To make technical assessments of method and instrument performanceby monitoring quality control used on specialist laboratory methods andanalytical systems.

To troubleshoot, repair and carry out maintenance on specialistequipment. Arrange preventative maintenance visits with suppliersconsistent with the operational demands of the service.

To authorise, and when necessary, make, fine adjustments to methodsand analytical systems to ensure specialist equipment is kept in optimaloperational condition.

To resolve problems relating to breakdown/unavailability ofanalytical systems. Liaise with service engineers as appropriate.

To evaluate, formulate and authorise implementation of alternativeanalytical methods and strategies in the event of technical failure.

Initiate regular reviews of outstanding work to ensure satisfactory/timely completion and validation of the work of the section. Take appropriate action in the light of these reviews.

To ensure correct technical validation of results to allow ClinicalScientists and/or Medical Staff to provide appropriate medical intervention.

To ensure prompt referral of results that exceed action limits to duty biochemist and clinical staff.

To continually evaluate the quality of the work produced by the staff within the section.

To interpret clinical request forms to plan and prioritise workload according to clinical urgency and to liaise with medical staff, if required.Managerial & Supervisor.

The post holder will be the senior person on site for significant periodsand will be responsible for all departmental activity during these periods.In the event of major system failure(s), evaluate service requirements. Provide appropriate support, advice, guidance and authority to deviate from standard practices to staff outside of normal working hours.

Take a lead role in the following department wide responsibilities:-a) On going evaluation and management of systems / procedures forthe collection / collation / presentation of internal quality control dataand external quality assurance reports.b) On going evaluation and management of systems / procedures to enable efficient and effective stock control.c) On going evaluation and management of pre and post analytical systems/procedures to enable efficient workflow through the department and effective storage systems compliant with current legislation.

To be responsible for the creation, evaluation and implementation ofStandard Operating Procedures pertaining to the section(s) managed.

Actively participate in the review and implementation ofDepartmental Policies.

Ensure that support staff, trainee Biomedical Scientists, Trainee ClinicalScientists and Medical staff working in the section are suitably managedand trained.

To continually evaluate the general standards of performance of thesection and recommend changes as necessary.

To plan the day-to-day activities of the staff working in the section.

Lead in the recruitment and selection of new staff.

To appropriately deal with complaints and suggestions from staff within the section.

To undertake induction of staff entering the section

Undertake staff performance reviews and contribute to personaldevelopment plans.

To actively contribute to the planning of section developments.

Support in the collection and collation of statistical data.

To assist the Service Manager in monitoring expenditure against the departmental budget, and to attend budget review meetings

To deputise for the Service Manager as required Resources

To monitor consumables and reagents. Ensuring that appropriate documentation is maintained and stock rotation is undertaken.

To provide specialised items or supplies from the department, whichhave been requested by clients, to perform specific investigations.

To be responsible for the maintaining appropriate stock levels ofconsumables, equipment and reagents and to initiate re-ordering as required.

To maintain a detailed knowledge of the laboratory IT systems andtake corrective action in the event of failure.

To accurately enter patient information and tests requested into theTelePath laboratory computer system.

To arrange the use of taxis for specimen transportation between placesof analysis.

To ensure that the resources of the section(s) are utilised to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.Research and Development.

To participate in the development and evaluation of new techniques,methodologies and equipment and make recommendations based onexperience.

To propose in service audits as and when required.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literate, and able to use Office applications to a satisfactory level of cempetence
• In depth knowledge of complex instrumentation, subject or speciality obtained through relevant training over and above that required for routine work.
• Detailed understanding of quality control systems/procedures
• Knowledge of subject enabling the provision of advice or provision of in-depth information regarding methodologies relevant to the laboratory
• Sound understanding of Trust policies and procedures relating to personnel

Desirable

• Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication skills.
• Good management skills.
• Able to exercise judgement based on knowledge and experience.
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex problems.
• The highest level of technical ability enabling resolution of difficult and multi-factorial instrument/analytical problems.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Ability to design and implement training programmes for Medical Laboratory Assistants, Biomedical Scientists and contribute to training of Clinical Scientists and junior Medical Staff.
• Ability to evaluate methodologies using sound scientific principles
• Ability to assist with Directorate strategic policy formulation
• Ability to deal with conflicting demands related to service provision

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical, and in depth technical experience of the areas managed and all the methodologies, analytical instrumentation and operational procedures appertaining to that laboratory.
• Significant post registration experience.
• Proven managerial experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor of Science degree
• Health Professions Council Registration
• MSc or FIBMS qualification or equivalent
• Must maintain a professional development portfolio.

Desirable

• A Formal management qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)