The Christie Pathology Partnership LLP

Band 7 BMS Team Manager- Stem Cell

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Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist Team Manager to join our Stem Cells team within the Blood Sciences department at The Christie Pathology Partnership. The Christie is the largest single site cancer centre in Europe and the first UK centre to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre; with more than 60,000 patients treated a year.

Christie Research has more than 650 open trials and is the largest centre in the UK for commercial cancer trials. It is a Cancer Research UK Major Centre, part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre, and hosts the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility. The Trust is also one of the first wave of hospitals offering CAR-T therapy on the NHS.

The Department provides laboratory support as an integral part of the HTA and JACIE accredited Stem cell and Bone Marrow transplant programme, a large and well established clinical trials programme and for cellular therapy including CAR-T cells.

In addition to a competitive pay structure, we offer a joining bonus of up to £5,000 and access to SYNLAB benefits scheme.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the organising and managing a team of Biomedical Scientists, junior staff and support staff performing Biomedical analyses and processes. Ensuring a high quality of analysis agreed quality standards of service delivery and key performance indicators. Providing an expert level of theoretical and practical knowledge to the laboratory service.

About us

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

28 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1,500 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0336-24-0005

Job locations

550 Wilmslow Road

Withington

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Organise and manage a team of Biomedical Scientists, Junior staff and Support staff performing Biomedical analyses and processes, managing workload processing to comply with both Quality Standards and Key Performance Indicators

Maintain the standards of conduct required by the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) as a registered Biomedical Scientist

Provide expert technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests, timescales and scientific guidance as required.

Have expert analytical and technical knowledge to perform and manage specialist analytical procedures

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

Healthcare Professions Council Accreditation (HCPC)

UK Accreditation Service

CPP policies and SOPs

MHRA

HTA

HFEA

JACIE

Any other body in area of responsibility

Produce and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Manage the introduction of new technologies/processes and to maximise the benefits accrued

To be responsible for External and Internal Quality Assurance in area of responsibility. Reporting on and completing corrective actions required to address any areas of poor performance, including, where required, staff performance management.

Ensure all documentation required for Quality Management System is recorded and maintained

Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include highly complex information and/or results.

Plan and organise audits and audit calendar

Chair/lead and/or participate in Technical, Training Quality, Audit and Management meetings as required

Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory. Maintaining software systems and updating as required.

Attendance at LIMS user groups as required.

Plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, for both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.

Provide management, training and professional leadership to staff in your area of responsibility, this includes monitoring their performance against laboratory standards and their training plans.

Demonstrate on-going competency against training plans and by peer assessment and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities through academic or practical experience

Report and investigate all incidents and adverse events entering the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner, conducting Root Cause analysis and remedial action as required

Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and by peer assessment and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities through academic or practical experience

Observe safety regulations and update mandatory fire, manual handling and other essential training as required and ensure all staff are compliant within required timeframes.

Risk assessment monitoring according to CPP procedure/policies.

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

To comply with CPP policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies, ensure all staff attendance is within required timeframes

Management of consumables and conduct stocktakes in line with CPP policies

To assist in Clinical trials in areas of responsibility as directed.

Initiate changes in procedures or policies to induce service development

Assist in the reviewing of Clinical trials protocols and amendments to assess their impact on Pathology and ensure that agreed turnaround times are met

Ensure that regulatory requirements applicable to Clinical Trials are met

Provide specific advice on laboratory capacity and capability to support Clinical Trials to users of the laboratory service

To produce information sheets relating to each Clinical Trial reviewed

To produce SLAs for trials requiring support from external providers

Ensure adequate supply, receipt, storage and maintenance of clinical trials equipment and resources

To assist on the developments and regular review of research related policies, protocols, SOPs and working instructions