Job summary
The Senior Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Andrologist has shared responsibility for the operation of the Andrology laboratoryand the supervision of biomedical scientists, clinical scientists, associate practitioners and biomedicalsupport workers. The post-holder has responsibility for ensuring the timely processing of workload, stockcontrol and assets management and is expected to deputise for the Chief Biomedical Scientist.The Quality Manager will be a key member of Andrology and will be responsible for developing andapplying a quality management system within the Laboratory, in accordance with ISO 15189. Thepost holder is expected to deputise for the Reproductive Science Quality Manager (ISO 17043).Quality Management involves coordinating activities required to direct and control an organisation withregard to quality. The post holder will manage the quality system with the objective that the departmentbecomes progressively more effective in quality.The post-holder is expected to apply scientific knowledge, skill and expertise at the required professionallevel for the full range of Andrology procedures, providing a high quality service to patients. This level ofresponsibility is particularly important in Andrology where decisions may be made independently withoutthe opportunity to refer to more senior staff. This post has direct clinical responsibilities for patient carethrough the provision of diagnostic services.
Main duties of the job
The job includes (although details are found in the JD/PS):
To ensure compliance with national and international standards and legislation; ISO15189To deputise for the UK NEQAS RS Quality manager to ensure compliance with national andinternational standards and legislation; 17043To act within the policies and standard operating procedures of the laboratory.To define operating procedures within the laboratory in conjunction with other staff
Undertake Clinical Andrology activity
Support HR and Management activities in Andrology
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
PS
Essential
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist.
- MSc or equivalent.
- Quality management qualification or equivalent experience.
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Andrology or equivalent experience/qualification.
- Experience of working in a medical laboratory, sufficient to convey a high level of professional experience in Andrology/Cellular Science.
- Experience in staff management and leadership of small groups.
- Able to use laboratory equipment, including a microscope, pipettes, air flow cabinets etc.,
- Detailed knowledge of BS EN ISO 15189, 17043, audit and quality management systems (QMS's).
- Evidence of on-going CPD.
- Detailed knowledge and experience of all Andrology technical procedures, data management and analysis.
Desirable
- A good knowledge of infertility and the range of therapeutic treatment options
- Level 1& 2 counselling
- Able to counsel and consent patients who may be upset, embarrassed and/or gravely ill who attend the department for semen banking.
Person Specification
PS
Essential
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist.
- MSc or equivalent.
- Quality management qualification or equivalent experience.
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Andrology or equivalent experience/qualification.
- Experience of working in a medical laboratory, sufficient to convey a high level of professional experience in Andrology/Cellular Science.
- Experience in staff management and leadership of small groups.
- Able to use laboratory equipment, including a microscope, pipettes, air flow cabinets etc.,
- Detailed knowledge of BS EN ISO 15189, 17043, audit and quality management systems (QMS's).
- Evidence of on-going CPD.
- Detailed knowledge and experience of all Andrology technical procedures, data management and analysis.
Desirable
- A good knowledge of infertility and the range of therapeutic treatment options
- Level 1& 2 counselling
- Able to counsel and consent patients who may be upset, embarrassed and/or gravely ill who attend the department for semen banking.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Department of Reproductive Medicine, Old Saint Mary's Hospital
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
