Service Lead - Biochemistry
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Service Lead Biochemistry London, HCA Laboratories (Shropshire House) Full time, 37.5 hours per week Shifts: 7.5 hour shifts Monday-Friday Permanent Salary: Competitive based on experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Lead within our Biochemistry team.
The successful applicant will be accountable for the delivery of the clinical technical service. You will be tasked with managing the department, providing a high quality and comprehensive 24 hour pathology service. HCA Laboratories has over 35 years experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services.
We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.
Duties & responsibilities: Providing a clinical technical service for a single discipline. Maintain financial accountability within the Chemistry department Manage all non-clinical staff within the Chemistry department as well as the equipment within Assessment and management of consumables and equipment.
Ensure the quality of analytical testing including management of effective quality control and quality assurance procedures Ensure that required accreditations are maintained (UKAS, MHRA, HTA, etc). Ensure that operations are compliant with regulations (eg.
HSE, COSHH, GDPR, etc). Monitor workloads and manage staffing allocation to deliver service needs. Performance management of staff, ensuring staff are compliant/properly trained and have regularly performance reviews and PDPs. Develop and maintain laboratory documentation.
Co-ordinate, monitor and review quality indicators, including turnaround times. At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing.
Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. What you will bring: Must hold HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist Usually minimum 6-7 years post-registration experience Holds IBMS Specialist Diploma in a specified discipline, or equivalent qualification/experience MSc level qualification FIBMS/ Chartered Scientist or equivalent experience Management qualification desirable, or willing to work towards Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities.
Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity Reasonable adjustments We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities.
The successful applicant will be accountable for the delivery of the clinical technical service. You will be tasked with managing the department, providing a high quality and comprehensive 24 hour pathology service. HCA Laboratories has over 35 years experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services.
We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.
Duties & responsibilities: Providing a clinical technical service for a single discipline. Maintain financial accountability within the Chemistry department Manage all non-clinical staff within the Chemistry department as well as the equipment within Assessment and management of consumables and equipment.
Ensure the quality of analytical testing including management of effective quality control and quality assurance procedures Ensure that required accreditations are maintained (UKAS, MHRA, HTA, etc). Ensure that operations are compliant with regulations (eg.
HSE, COSHH, GDPR, etc). Monitor workloads and manage staffing allocation to deliver service needs. Performance management of staff, ensuring staff are compliant/properly trained and have regularly performance reviews and PDPs. Develop and maintain laboratory documentation.
Co-ordinate, monitor and review quality indicators, including turnaround times. At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing.
Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. What you will bring: Must hold HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist Usually minimum 6-7 years post-registration experience Holds IBMS Specialist Diploma in a specified discipline, or equivalent qualification/experience MSc level qualification FIBMS/ Chartered Scientist or equivalent experience Management qualification desirable, or willing to work towards Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities.
Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Advanced Biomedical Scientist at HCA Laboratories, youll be eligible for: 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals Private pension contribution which increases with length of service Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme Group Life Assurance from day one Critical illness cover Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you Discounts with over 800 major retailers Culture and values At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people.
We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple, above all else were committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity Reasonable adjustments We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities.
As a Disability Confident committed organisation, were happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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