Integrated Pathology Partnerships Limited

Band 7 Biomedical Scientist Team Manager- Histology

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Job summary

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist Team Manager available on a full-time and 12 month fixed-term contract basis. Our Histology team operates its service across two laboratories, Taunton and Yeovil and we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Histology Biomedical Scientist/Team Manager to join our team. This position is primarily based at our Taunton Histology Laboratory, within our Essential Service Laboratory at Musgrove Park Hospital. You will have the opportunity to work in a laboratory that takes a leading technological approach with state-of-the-art technology in digital pathology, advanced specimen dissection and specimen tracking.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland have extensive experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures - including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS).

Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.

At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. We also offer a bonus scheme of 2.5% every 6 months.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist/Team Manager within the Histology team, you will perform and interpret routine and specialist testing providing patient centred scientific excellence whilst maintaining high quality standards in accordance with ISO15189. This includes dissection/grossing of category A-C specimens, Quality Control Procedures and audit.

You will be expected to Line Manage, mentor and support Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants within your department, sharing your knowledge, experience and passion for your work. As a registered Biomedical Scientist, you will have the responsibility of maintaining fitness to practice and participate actively in CPD. SPS will commit to support you in developing your skills and knowledge in line with your professional growth and our business interests.

Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of those within our community.

About us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Bonus scheme of 2.5% every 6 months + wellbeing allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0308-24-0031

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Taunton

TA1 5DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Planning and Organising

Manage and deploy staff in a pro-active and efficient manner to ensure priorities are met and skills are used to the maximum effect to produce a timely and quality service.

Work as the Floor Manager on a rotational basis.

Lead and participate in the recruitment of Biomedical Scientists, junior staff, and support staff.

Manage the onboarding of new staff.

Prioritise and organise the workload of the Team.

Formulate reports for the Operational Management Team and other key stakeholders.

Assist with business processes to include Service Level Agreements, Performance Management Reports and Business Case Development.

Management of consumables.

Analysis and Judgement

Oversee your direct Team (and the wider department) on a day to day basis and deal with complex equipment and technical failures as they arise.

Participate, support, and supervise staff in the department as appropriate in the processing of specimens according to agreed protocols, prioritising work according to urgency and workload volumes.

Participate in the preparation, investigation, research, drafting and review of SOPs, verifications, non-conformances, COSHH and risk assessments as directed by departmental and pan-pathology QMS requirements.

Interpret and validate analytical results, referring abnormalities and critical results to the appropriate clinician according to SOPs and judgement.

Critically evaluate working practises and to suggest and make changes to procedures and policies where necessary.

Participate in project teams in the evaluation of new techniques and equipment.

Use laboratory information systems as appropriate to the post including responsibility for managing/maintaining/developing Informatics systems/interfacing/connectivity to laboratory systems

Maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health and Care Professions Council as a registered Biomedical Scientist.

Communication

Maintain constructive and effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across all levels.

Monitor working practices within the department and feedback and review any proposed changes with Human Resources and Operational Managers as appropriate.

Provide feedback to staff as required.

Receive and provide complex information to work with colleagues and external contacts.

Be responsible for the transmission of laboratory test results, in paper, electronic, verbal forms including the provision of telephoned urgent and emergency results and associated expert specialist advice to clinicians relating to appropriateness of tests, timescales and scientific guidance as required.

Participate in departmental and management meetings covering all aspects of scientific, technical, and training requirements for the Department.

Lead daily meetings as required, liaise effectively, and communicate departmental policies to staff members to ensure continuity and co-ordination in service delivery

Responsible for notifying Operational Managers of any operational errors or system failures relating to effective service delivery.

Ensure incidents, errors and complaints are recorded through Q-pulse.

Research and Development

Contribute to service development through participation in research, verification, and change control procedures.

Assist in clinical trials within areas of responsibility as requested.

Be adaptable to change and when appropriate, oversee the implementation and validation of new technologies and undertake scientific projects, research, and evaluations where necessary.

Policy and Service Development

Be a member of the Department Staff Management Team, contributing to the development and implementation of strategies for service delivery.

Provide an expert level of theoretical and practical knowledge to the Laboratory in specialist area.

Support the Business planning and performance activity of the department, supporting service improvement in a period of complex, sensitive and occasionally contentious change.

Manage key projects to completion, ensuring expected deliverables support the ongoing development of the department.

Engage with all stakeholders to determine the service improvement processes, overcoming barriers to understanding and gaining mutual agreement.

Determine and develop performance indicators and analysing data to facilitate decision making.

Manage, identify, and assess the main priorities and risks associated with service improvement, including managing conflicting priorities and risks associated with service improvement, including managing conflicting priorities between stakeholders with different expectations.

Ensure that all laboratory documentation, particularly relating to policies, SOPs and records of work are complete and up to date.

Evaluate laboratory methods/equipment within the Department and oversee the implementation of new techniques

Monitor procedures and records according to Laboratory operating procedures.

Quality

Be actively engaged in the completion of error log reports, including any investigative procedures where directed by the context of the non-conformity.

Maintain appropriate internal and external quality assurance, taking appropriate action in the event of non-conformance issues.

Be actively engaged in the Department audit plan.

Be actively involved with the review of error logs in association with the Quality team and the formulation of any Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) that may arise including any necessitated Root Cause Analysis that is identified.

Participate in the implementation of any CAPA conclusions and provide a conduit for monitoring of activities and quality objectives.

Support the monitoring processes in measurement of the effectiveness and quality of the service by the employment of audit tools, such as Key Performance Indicators, benchmark analysis, turnaround time analysis, quality objectives and quality indicators as outlined in the departmental Annual Management Review.

Support and understand the role of Quality Control and Quality Assurance and ensure compliance.

Ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management.

Other:

Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion.

Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of SYNLAB.

Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.

Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.

Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.

Complete all statutory, mandatory, and essential training within timeframes specified.

Maintain HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.

Safety:

Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.

Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents.

Participate in risk assessment monitoring.

Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs.