Head of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Unit Laboratory

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity based in Buckinghamshire is seeking a qualified Clinical Scientist to head their Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Unit. This full-time role involves managing a prestigious ISO15189 accredited laboratory, ensuring compliance with high standards, and leading a team to improve healthcare delivery for epilepsy patients.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group pension scheme with employer contribution

Death in Service benefit (2x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking and café

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required as a Clinical Scientist.
• Experience in managing a regulated (ISO15189) clinical laboratory.
• Knowledge in assay development and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the TDM Unit and maintain ISO15189 accredited laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and improve analytical services.
• Manage staff and foster team growth.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Relevant degrees and professional qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Head of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Unit Laboratory

Location: South Buckinghamshire

Contract: Permanent Full-time – 37.5 hours per week, Mon to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Salary Range: £63,000 to £70,000

Client: Castlefield Recruitment

Job Description:

Castlefield Recruitment is partnering with a leading charity based in Buckinghamshire seeking a qualified and experienced Clinical Scientist with HCPC registration to lead their Epilepsy Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Unit, the UK's foremost provider of anti-seizure drug monitoring services. The ISO15189 accredited service offers personalized medication dosing support for people with epilepsy, improving seizure control and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain the ISO15189 accredited laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Maintain and improve the quality of analytical services.
• Implement and uphold ISO15189:2022 standards.
• Manage laboratory information systems in compliance with regulations.

Main Duties:

Service Delivery

• Collaborate with the TDM team to ensure high-quality, timely results.
• Review, validate, interpret, and report results daily.
• Provide scientific and clinical advice to service users.
• Review and revalidate LCMS assays; develop new assays and secure accreditation.
• Oversee maintenance of LCMS and lab equipment.
• Coordinate with colleagues and the Directorate to ensure resource availability.

Quality, Compliance and Safety

• Work with the Quality Manager to meet ISO15189:2022 standards.
• Ensure all procedures meet quality and safety standards.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability in analyses.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

People Leadership

• Manage scientific and support staff, ensuring effective performance and development.
• Support team members' professional growth and CPD.
• Foster integration and communication within the organization.

External Relations

• Coordinate regulatory inspections.
• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external clients.

Other Duties

• Lead risk management efforts.
• Maintain HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Possess experience managing a regulated (ISO15189) clinical laboratory.
• Have experience in staff training, mentoring, assay development, automation, and regulatory compliance.
• Possess relevant degrees and professional qualifications.

Personal Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong relationship-building and leadership abilities.
• Empathy, confidentiality, and GDPR awareness.
• Organized, creative, flexible, and team-oriented.

Employee Benefits:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays; options to buy/sell leave.
• Monthly pay on the 25th or nearest Friday.
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Death in Service benefit (2x salary).
• Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, service awards, and more.
• On-site parking and potential professional memberships.
• On-site café.

Application Process:

Apply via the website with your CV. For inquiries, contact Scott Hilton at Castlefield Recruitment: 0161 938 724.