Senior Biomedical Scientist/Clinical Scientist and Quality Manager

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

La Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust est à la recherche d'un Senior Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Scientist and Quality Manager. Le candidat sera responsable du laboratoire d'Andrologie, supervisant l'équipe, assurant la qualité et la conformité réglementaire. Ce rôle est crucial pour garantir des services diagnostics de haute qualité aux patients dans un environnement clinique dynamique.

Qualifications

• Inscription au HCPC comme Biomedical/Clinical Scientist requise.
• Expérience en laboratoire médical en Andrologie/Cellular Science est essentielle.
• Bonnes connaissances des systèmes de gestion de la qualité et des normes ISO.

Responsibilities

• Superviser les activités du laboratoire d'Andrologie.
• Assurer la conformité avec les normes ISO15189 et 17043.
• Développer et appliquer un système de gestion de la qualité.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management systems

Technical procedures in Andrology

Education

MSc or equivalent

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Andrology

Tools

Laboratory equipment (microscope, pipettes, air flow cabinets)

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Senior Biomedical Scientist/Clinical Scientist and Quality Manager

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Reproductive Science Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00) Job ref 349-SMH-7276560C-RL4

Site Department of Reproductive Medicine, Old Saint Mary's Hospital Town Manchester Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/06/2025 23:59

Job overview

The Senior Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Andrologist has shared responsibility for the operation of the Andrology laboratory
and the supervision of biomedical scientists, clinical scientists, associate practitioners and biomedicalsupport workers. The post-holder has responsibility for ensuring the timely processing of workload, stock
control and assets management and is expected to deputise for the Chief Biomedical Scientist.
The Quality Manager will be a key member of Andrology and will be responsible for developing andapplying a quality management system within the Laboratory, in accordance with ISO 15189. The
post holder is expected to deputise for the Reproductive Science Quality Manager (ISO 17043).
Quality Management involves coordinating activities required to direct and control an organisation withregard to quality. The post holder will manage the quality system with the objective that the department
becomes progressively more effective in quality.
The post-holder is expected to apply scientific knowledge, skill and expertise at the required professionallevel 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 withoutthe opportunity to refer to more senior staff. This post has direct clinical responsibilities for patient care
through the provision of diagnostic services.

Main duties of the job

The job includes (although details are found in the JD/PS):

To ensure compliance with national and international standards and legislation; ISO15189
To deputise for the UK NEQAS RS Quality manager to ensure compliance with national andinternational standards and legislation; 17043
To act within the policies and standard operating procedures of the laboratory.
To define operating procedures within the laboratory in conjunction with other staff

Undertake Clinical Andrology activity

Support HR and Management activities in Andrology

We will consider applicants who are likely to gain HCPC registration in the next 3 - 4 months. If successful, you will not be able to start until this has been provided.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail] .

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

PS

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist.
• MSc or equivalent.
• Quality management qualification or equivalent experience.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Andrology or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Experience of working in a medical laboratory, sufficient to convey a high level of professional experience in Andrology/Cellular Science.
• Experience in staff management and leadership of small groups.
• Able to use laboratory equipment, including a microscope, pipettes, air flow cabinets etc.,
• Detailed knowledge of BS EN ISO 15189, 17043, audit and quality management systems (QMS’s).
• Evidence of on-going CPD.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of all Andrology technical procedures, data management and analysis.
• A good knowledge of infertility and the range of therapeutic treatment options
• Level 1& 2 counselling
• Able to counsel and consent patients who may be upset, embarrassed and/or gravely ill who attend the department for semen banking.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Stuart Dawe-Long Job title Andrology Lead Scientist / Training Lead Email address [e-mail]