Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
25 Aug, 25
Salary
52809.0
Posted On
25 May, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
This Network Quality Lead Senior Biomedical Scientist position involves working across all of our sites in Microbiology and Virology departments at Hull and York with occasional visits to Scarborough.
The post holder will have delegated responsibility for the day-to-day operational matters associated with the management of our Quality Management System across the SHYPS Microbiology and Virology network. This includes Hull Microbiology, Virology and Molecular, York Microbiology, Serology and Molecular and Scarborough Microbiology, Serology and Molecular. The post holder will rotate through all these areas on a weekly basis except Scarborough where ad-hoc visits are sufficient but essential.
This work involves an in-depth understanding of the use of microbiological microscopy and culture techniques, automated and manual serological analysis as well as molecular methodology.
The post holder will participate in the supervision, training and development of subordinate and non-subordinate staff, including Senior Biomedical Scientists , Biomedical Scientists , Trainee Biomedical Scientists , Associate Practitioners, Medical Laboratory Assistants and Clerical Officers/Administration Assistants as well as new staff, ensuring that the proficiency, competency, personal and professional standards of these groups are maintained in relation to all quality management systems. This includes the full use of Q Pulse and Datix and requires expert knowledge and experience in these systems.
Ensure compliance with UKAS, HSE and CTSA standards across the network.
Ensure all associated documentation complies with COSHH regulations and risk assessments in the handling of hazardous materials.
Ensure all quality control are maintained according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy
Ensure all turnaround times are maintained according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy including Key Performance Indicators ensure efficient planning, prioritisation, and allocation of workload by co-ordinating activities of subordinate and non-subordinate staff including contingencies for sickness absence and annual leave in conjunction with those who have a responsibility and are involved in generating rosters
Our benefits
WE OFFER A RANGE OF BENEFITS TO SUPPORT OUR STAFF INCLUDING:
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