Band 7 BMS Team Manager- Stem Cell

at  The Christie Pathology Partnership LLP

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 instruction

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