Biomedical Scientist Team Manager- Blood Sciences POCT in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist Team Manager to oversee the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team. This role includes coordinating staff training, developing quality management systems, and ensuring excellent service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess HCPC registration, relevant qualifications, and strong leadership skills, contributing to high-quality healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500

Qualifications

• HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Possession of Fellowship of the IBMS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate POCT staff training and competency programs.
• Develop QMS to achieve UKAS accreditation.
• Manage day to day staffing and workflow.
• Deputise for POCT Lead when required.

Skills

HCPC State Registration

MSc/FIBMS

Expert interpretive and diagnostic skills

Knowledge of guidelines and protocols

High degree of accuracy and numeracy

Good knowledge of computer applications

Excellent problem solving skills

Leadership qualities

Knowledge of Major Incident Plan

Education

IBMS Specialist Diploma

Level 3 or above management qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Statistical Packages

Job description

Job Title

Biomedical Scientist Team Manager- Blood Sciences POCT

Location

Manchester

Salary

£47,810 - £54,710 per annum + £1,500 wellbeing allowance

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Biomedical Scientist Team Manager to join our small, friendly Point of Care Testing (POCT) team at The Christie Pathology Partnership. We proudly provide high-quality POCT services to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Europe's largest single-site cancer centre. Our POCT repertoire includes blood gas analysers, glucose and ketone meters, Hemocue and Haemochron analysers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct POCT staff training and competency programs
• Coordinate validation/verification and implementation of POCT processes
• Develop QMS to achieve UKAS accreditation
• Incident reporting, investigation and preventative action
• Assist in developing a POCT service within the community
• Improve POCT infrastructure/ connectivity
• Attend POCT committee meetings/network within hospital and community
• Perform other essential job-related functions
• Manage day to day staffing, workflow and relevant training to ensure turnaround times and services are maintained for local KPI and clinical effectiveness.
• Assist in staff training and development including undertaking staff appraisal.
• Develop, prepare, write and review relevant documents, including SOPs.
• Deputise for POCT Lead when required

About you

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist, with evidence of Continued Professional Development
• MSc/FIBMS by examination, and is currently in possession of Fellowship of the IBMS (Blood Sciences, Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology or Transfusion Science; Cellular Pathology, Histology or Cytology or demonstrates equivalent experience)
• IBMS Specialist Diploma or an equivalent high level working knowledge of biomedical techniques and practices at post honours degree level.
• Expert interpretive and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of guidelines and protocols relating to specific discipline
• High degree of accuracy and numeracy
• Good knowledge of computer applications and LIMS including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Statistical Packages
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Leadership qualities
• Knowledge of Major Incident Plan

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Level 3 or above management qualification or relevant experience

Benefits

We believe in nurturing a culture of well‑being and support both professionally and personally. Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum as part of the benefits package.

Equal Opportunities

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.

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