Job summary
Our Quality Assurance department provides services to our own trust and a number of commercial and other NHS clients. As part of the broader Pharmacy department we are ambitious, continually looking to be developing our services and are committed to the development of our staff.
We are looking for a Microbiologist who has experience of NHS or pharmaceutical and environmental monitoring and is looking to lead and develop a small team in providing NHS and commercial client services.
Main duties of the job
As the manager of the microbiology section of the Pharmacy Quality Control Laboratory, the post holder is expected to ensure that Good Laboratory Practice standards are maintained in accordance with national standards and MHRA licensed status.
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacture, likely contaminates, good clean room design, and environmental pathogens will all be advantageous.
Client relations, the ability to clearly advise customers of the implications of testing, and guidance in actions to be taken are essential.
Supporting clients and your host trust in quality assurance matters including Quality Management Systems, Internal and External Audit process.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Training
Essential
- MSc Microbiology or other related biological Science.
Desirable
- Diploma or Higher Certificate in Leadership and Management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a microbiology laboratory/ environmental monitoring
- Experience in quality inspection and audits (EL(97) , MHRA)
- Experience of devising, implementing and reviewing policies and procedures
- Experience of design and delivery of development activities such as training, validation etc.
- Experience in operational planning and management (leading people, team performance monitoring, change management, recruitment and selection)
- Experience of budget management, supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation with NHS clients
Desirable
- Evidence of operational planning
- Experience of MHRA audit, aseptic systems, clean room operation
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Quality Management System
- Ability to write validation protocol, reports, procedures
- Ability to plan, organise, train and lead a team
- Knowledge of variety of microbiological testing methods, interpretation of results.
- Communication with clients of results and implications for process / performance
- Clear understanding of regulatory requirement
- Able to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding
- Able to use computer programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook
- Ability to work across disciplines and to liaise closely with stakeholders
- Knowledge of motivation, delegation, improvement performance, coaching and mentoring techniques
- Knowledge how to manage conflict at all levels
- Ability to identify and share good practice and work collaboration with others - both inside and outside of the organisation
- Ability to input into strategic planning and create plans in line with departmental objectives
- Knowledge of setting up and manging a project using relevant tools and techniques
- Good understanding of risk management, quality assurance and complaints handling
Desirable
- Stakeholder management
- Delivering team performance
- Strategic planning
- Project management
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Able to travel to customer sites within the Trust and customer sites outside the Trust
- Able to comply with requirements for clean room operation and working within semi sterile environments
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Training
Essential
- MSc Microbiology or other related biological Science.
Desirable
- Diploma or Higher Certificate in Leadership and Management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a microbiology laboratory/ environmental monitoring
- Experience in quality inspection and audits (EL(97) , MHRA)
- Experience of devising, implementing and reviewing policies and procedures
- Experience of design and delivery of development activities such as training, validation etc.
- Experience in operational planning and management (leading people, team performance monitoring, change management, recruitment and selection)
- Experience of budget management, supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation with NHS clients
Desirable
- Evidence of operational planning
- Experience of MHRA audit, aseptic systems, clean room operation
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Quality Management System
- Ability to write validation protocol, reports, procedures
- Ability to plan, organise, train and lead a team
- Knowledge of variety of microbiological testing methods, interpretation of results.
- Communication with clients of results and implications for process / performance
- Clear understanding of regulatory requirement
- Able to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding
- Able to use computer programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook
- Ability to work across disciplines and to liaise closely with stakeholders
- Knowledge of motivation, delegation, improvement performance, coaching and mentoring techniques
- Knowledge how to manage conflict at all levels
- Ability to identify and share good practice and work collaboration with others - both inside and outside of the organisation
- Ability to input into strategic planning and create plans in line with departmental objectives
- Knowledge of setting up and manging a project using relevant tools and techniques
- Good understanding of risk management, quality assurance and complaints handling
Desirable
- Stakeholder management
- Delivering team performance
- Strategic planning
- Project management
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Able to travel to customer sites within the Trust and customer sites outside the Trust
- Able to comply with requirements for clean room operation and working within semi sterile environments
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.
