Microbiology Manager 8a

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure the department is operating in accordance with national guidance and maintain UKAS accreditation ISO 15189 standards & regulatory requirements.

To be responsible for the technical leadership for service developments which clinical teams and Consultant Microbiologists or Clinical Scientists may wish to introduce.

To monitor and maintain the high professional standards of the Microbiology service and initiate remedial action where necessary.

To plan, oversee, perform, and technically validate all Microbiological investigations to a high level of competence.

To oversee the technical validation of test results prior to reporting, ensuring the standard operating procedures as agreed by the Consultant Microbiologists are followed.

To be responsible for the data management of results on the laboratory computer systems to ensure they are reported accurately and in a timely manner.

To implement and monitor Internal and External Quality Assurance Schemes.

To ensure the effective and timely commissioning of new equipment in Microbiology to ISO 15189 standards.

To give technical support and guidance to all Microbiology staff, clinical staff and for research / clinical trials involving Microbiology.

To implement Microbiology polices and maintain all documentation.

To ensure stock levels are maintained to the required level within Microbiology.

To ensure equipment within the department is fit for purpose, monitored, working at optimal performance and support collation of maintenance records.

To implement new methodology into Microbiology in accordance best practice and accreditation and regulatory requirements.

PERSONAL

To ensure the effective deployment of Biomedical Scientists in the department.

To ensure comprehensive EWP rotas are prepared in a timely fashion.

To develop close working relationships and communicate effectively with the Consultants and Clinical Scientists in the Microbiology Department.

SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT DUTIES

To be a member of the Pathology Management team and deputise for the Pathology Directorate Manager as required.

To represent the Microbiology Department at the Pathology Directorate meetings

To be named Quality Lead for the department.

To be named Health and Safety lead for the department.

To work with the Pathology Directorate Manager and other local heads of service to develop strategic plans and policy for Microbiology/Pathology, including technical leadership for any collaborative working across the network.

To contribute to the planning of decisions regarding laboratory repertoire and equipment procurement.

To provide statistical information within Microbiology and produce written reports.

To contribute to the recruitment, appointment, and retention of staff in line with Trust polices and guidelines.

To take the lead in control of staff deployment and maintain discipline in Microbiology according to Trust Policy.

To ensure compliance with statutory regulations, Health and Safety, fire etc. in the section.

To conduct annual appraisal for the Team leaders and ensure all staff have an appraisal once a year and ensure developmental needs are actioned.

To undertake responsibility for counselling, grievance, and welfare matters.

To contribute to the analysis and workforce planning needs of the Microbiology establishment and skill mix as appropriate to the safe provision of service.

To organise staff in covering the 24-hour working patterns of Microbiology.

To oversee the monitoring and recording of attendance, holidays, special leave, and sickness absence.

Monitor cost effectiveness with the Microbiology budget and contributing to Waste Reduction Schemes

To lead on business case development for staff, equipment purchases or new service or strategic developments.

TEACHING / DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNICATION

To co-ordinate induction, training and development of all staff in Microbiology.

To ensure personal compliance with regards to mandatory, professional and personal development according to service needs.

To ensure personal compliance with professional codes of conduct and personal development according to service needs.

To facilitate two-way communication between higher management and staff.

To promote the service and enhance the reputation of the department.

To develop appropriate links with colleagues in the Pathology Clinical Network and Public Health Agencies and other stakeholders.

To maintain up-to-date knowledge of methodology and technology in all aspects of Microbiology.

To ensure all staff are competent to perform microbiological techniques and relevant tasks and maintain up to date records of the staff competencies.

To provide mentorship to technical staff within Microbiology and to encourage continual professional and personal development.

To provide support and supervision for staff engaged on work related study including portfolios and apprenticeships.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

To be the Departmental Quality Lead

To ensure that incidents and complaints are investigated in a timely manner and appropriate actions implemented.

To ensure that Quality Management Systems are maintained as scheduled.

To work within regulatory and accreditation requirements, Trust policies and protocols.

To ensure confidentiality is maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

FINANCE

To be responsible for the Microbiology budget, producing a balanced budget and achieving financial control and improvement targets

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Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology
• Fellowship of IMBS, MSc Microbiology or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management Qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience as a senior BMS within a Microbiology department
• Substantial leadership experience
• Knowledge of COSHH, health and safety legislation pertaining to Clinical Microbiology laboratories
• Experience of UKAS accreditation and involvement in pre-assessment preparations and resolution of findings
• Experience of laboratory quality management systems
• Experience of managing and / or performing validation and verification and completing relevant documentation
• Experience of using online Incident Reporting Systems
• Experience of writing Risk Assessments & SOPs
• Experience of recording and analysing data and trends
• Experience knowledge and understanding of Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology and Molecular Biology
• Detailed working knowledge of laboratory IT systems and standard IT packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel etc.
• Experience of reviewing and authorising results
• Experience of recruitment

Desirable

• Significant experience of managing staff on an operational level and in relation to HR issues
• Experience of procuring and commissioning new equipment
• Experience of managing budgets
• Experience of leading change to implement significant improvements
• Experience of chairing meetings

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Technically competent with all round Microbiological skills
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to analyse complex information and produce reports
• Knowledge of ISO 15189 standards and how they are applied in a Microbiology laboratory
• Ability to use initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to organise own workload and that of the department
• Capable of working under pressure
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to negotiate and influence
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Good understanding of finance and clinical governance

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

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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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Pathology

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

Employer's website

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