Senior BMS/Clinical Scientist & Quality Manager (UK NEQAS RS)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Manchester seeks a qualified Biomedical or Clinical Scientist. The role demands registration with HCPC and expertise in laboratory practices, particularly in Andrology. Candidates will find a supportive environment that values diversity and promotes professional development.

Qualifications

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist.
• Experience of working in a medical laboratory with a focus on Andrology.
• Detailed knowledge of BS EN ISO standards for quality management systems.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Data management

Education

MSc or equivalent

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Andrology

Tools

Microscope

Pipettes

Air flow cabinets

Job description

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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

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Essential criteria

• 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.

Desirable criteria

• 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

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 640.5KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)