Andrology Laboratory Manager

Wwl; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Biomedical Scientist to oversee the Andrology laboratory at WWL. This role requires a high level of scientific knowledge and clinical responsibility, along with the ability to supervise practitioners and manage laboratory quality systems. Candidates must have a strong background in Biomedical Science and ideally possess specific qualifications in Andrology, contributing to patient care and quality management in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Experience working with diverse staff and patients.
• Familiar with Quality Management systems and all Andrology technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Andrology laboratory and supervise staff.
• Process samples and ensure timely quality management.
• Conduct macroscopic and microscopic examinations of semen specimens.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Andrology qualification

Job description

The post-holder is responsible for the operation of the Andrology laboratory and the supervision of practitioners, and biomedical support workers. The post-holder has responsibility for ensuring the timely processing of samples alongside quality management system activities within their remit.

The post-holder is expected to apply scientific knowledge, skill and expertise at the required professional level for the full range of Andrology procedures, providing a high-quality service to patients. This level of responsibility is particularly important in Andrology where decisions may be made independently without the opportunity to refer to more senior staff. This post has direct clinical responsibilities for patient care through the provision of diagnostic services. The post-holder is expected to be involved in appropriate research.

Fertility Fusion is regulated and licenced by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) enabling them to use sperm preparations in assisted reproductive treatments. The post holder is expected to process these samples.

Main duties of the job

• · Macroscopic and microscopic examination of semen specimens for investigations of infertility, post vasectomy and retrograde ejaculation.
• · To aseptically examine, prepare semen for use in licensed treatment of patients.
• · To authorise reports (verification).
• · To ensure that all equipment is properly maintained.
• · To undertake quality management system activities as required under the direction and responsibility of the Person Responsible. This includes, but not limited to document management, audits, asset management, validation/verification, risk management and IT support.
• · Participation and co-ordination of verification and validation projects as well as acceptance testing of items used in laboratory processes.
• · To ensure that equipment is properly calibrated and operated in accordance with procedures at all times.
• · To co-operate with the Health & Safety team and Infection Prevention Control team to ensure that all procedures are carried out appropriately.

Working for our organisation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder is responsible for the operation of the Andrology laboratory and the supervision of practitioners, and biomedical support workers. The post-holder has responsibility for ensuring the timely processing of samples alongside quality management system activities within their remit.

The post-holder is expected to apply scientific knowledge, skill and expertise at the required professional level for the full range of Andrology procedures, providing a high-quality service to patients. This level of responsibility is particularly important in Andrology where decisions may be made independently without the opportunity to refer to more senior staff. This post has direct clinical responsibilities for patient care through the provision of diagnostic services. The post-holder is expected to be involved in appropriate research.

Fertility Fusion is regulated and licenced by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) enabling them to use sperm preparations in assisted reproductive treatments. The post holder is expected to process these samples.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of ISO standards & methods of audit.
• A good knowledge of Andrology and the range of therapeutic treatment options in the area of reproductive medicine.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and practice.
• Specialist level knowledge in Andrology.
• An understanding of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s, code of practice.

Skills

• Plan and prioritise workload.
• Confidence to work flexibly and to challenge established ways of working and organisational structures.
• Good communication and written skills including report writing.
• Ability to maintain self-control in difficult and challenging situations.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.
• Be able to follow and create complex documents such as a standard operating procedures, policies and patient information leaflets.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• IT and keyboard skills.
• A knowledge of key hospital information systems.

Experience

• Substantial post registration experience in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Experience working with staff and patients from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• To have undertaken Research, Development and Audit activities.
• Experience of leadership of small groups.
• Participation in NEQAS.
• Familiar with Quality Management systems.
• Experience of all Andrology technical procedures and analysis.
• Able to advise medical and nursing staff on interpretation of laboratory results.
• Teaching staff and students.

Qualifications

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
• Honours degree in an appropriate science subject (such as Biomedical Science) or equivalent.
• Andrology qualification or completion of specialist diploma/equivalent.
• Professional registration (IBMS, ARCS or equivalent).
• Experience of UKAS accreditation.
• Counselling skills.

Additional

• Self motivated, with flexible and positive approach to work.
• Good record of attendance.
• Demonstrates a passion for Andrology.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Our Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.

The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.

We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.

Guidance on Completing Your Application

Applications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible.

On-Call

Please note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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