Biomedical Scientist Haematology, Wrh

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team to work as a Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Haematology Department in the position of Quality Manager.The post holder will be expected to maintain competence in all sections of the laboratory including Blood Transfusion.The post holder will be responsible for the implementation and management of the Quality Management System.
They will also be required to join the Senior BMS Team in developing the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department, ensuring continual improvement of the Haematology service and meeting all accreditation standards.The post is per week which will include shifts on weekends and Bank Holidays.
There may also be an occasional requirement to cover night shifts as part of the departmental contingency plan.
Main duties of the job Toprovide professional leadership and direction for Biomedical Scientists and MLAstaff in all matters relating to the Quality Management System and UKASAccreditation.Tomanage the day-to-day aspects of maintaining the Quality Management System toensure compliance with ISO 15189 in conjunction with all Section Lead BMSs.Toensure that the Quality Management System meets user expectation.Torepresent Haematology & Coagulation as Quality Lead during external auditsand as a member of the Pathology Quality & Accreditation Committee.
About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First.
We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and WorcesterOur workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care.
You could be one of them.We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward.
Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.Our objectives are simple:Best services for local peopleBest experience of care and best outcomes for our patientsBest use of resourcesBest peopleBetter never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description Job responsibilities 1.
PrincipaldutiesDay to day management of the QualityManagement System for Haematology and Coagulation.Oversee all training of staff in QMSrelated activities in conjunction with Departmental Training Officer.Ensure adequate resources are availableto ensure that the Quality Management System is fit for purpose.Monitor EQA performance acrossHaematology and Coagulation and investigate poor performance &out-of-consensus results with Section Lead BMSs and ensure performance statusis shared with all staff.
Attend Laboratory meetings and present Qualityand Performance Reports in conjunction with other Senior BMSs.Responsible for the production of all completedValidation, Verification and Change Management documentation in conjunctionwith Section Lead BMSs.Produce and maintain all documentationrequired for UKAS ISO15189 accreditation assessments as requested in theassessment plans.Act as Lead BMS during external auditassessments of the Quality Management System, providing all evidence requiredto demonstrate compliance with ISO 15189.
Liaise with the Haematology Manager on aweekly basis to ensure all matters relating to UKAS ISO15189 compliance inHaematology & Coagulation are addressedResponsible for preparation andcompletion of all documentation required for the implementation of newequipment & techniques in Haematology and Coagulation.
This will beperformed in collaboration with the Haematology Manager and Section LeadBMSsResponsible for preparing reports forQuality Meetings, including the Pathology Quality and Accreditation CommitteeMeeting.
This includes performance on Quality Objectives, Quality Indicators and management of Non-Conformances.Liaise with Departmental Audit Lead onproduction of Annual Audit Programme and audit performanceAssist Haematology Manager with reviewand Improvement Actions for Incidents and ComplaintsAssist Haematology Manager with RiskManagement strategies and completion of documentationAssist Haematology Manager withfollow-up and Improvement Actions following User FeedbackIn conjunction with Haematology Manager,ensure compliance with temperature monitoring and calibration of non-analyticalequipment.OtherDutiesTake telephone enquiries from Doctors,Nurses, other Ward staff, GP surgeries, staff from other Hospitals, and anyother outside sources.Giveresults and advice, if appropriate or transfer or seek advice.Be involved in recruitment and selectionof staff and to sit on interview panels if required.Review test results from analysers andauthorise if appropriate or pass for further tests or review by ConsultantHaematologists.Be able to perform routineinvestigations in Haematology.
Coagulation and Blood Transfusion and beprepared to undertake duties in these sections of the Department as required.Be able to perform microscopicexamination of stained blood films, reporting of findings, and then authorisingresults or passing to Consultant Haematologists.Input Patient ID and test request dataonto Laboratory IT system.Liaise with departmental IT SpecialistBMS on all issues relating to the development of WinPath BHI requirements toensure full functionality as described in SOPsParticipate in the departmental 24/7 shiftrota.Thisinvolves the following: Tobe able to work alone without supervision.
Tobe able to take control in any Health and Safety event that may take place outof hours.
Tobe able to authorise results as they are available to enable them to bereported electronically to wards and departments.
Tobe able to give advice to doctors and ward staff if needed.
Tomonitor the quality of the service offered at all times.
Abilityto respond to the Trust Major Incident Policy.To maintain competency, understand all workingpractices and comply with the requirements of HCPC Registration, it is expectedthat this post will require one day per week working on the bench and rotatingthrough Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion.There will also be a requirement tosupport the 24/7 service, in line with other Band 7 BMSs as required,depending on staffing levels.2.
Education and TrainingSupervise the training and monitor theperformance of BMS and MLA staff on all matters relating to the QualityManagement System.Responsiblefor maintaining the knowledge and competence of all staff on Quality Managementwithin the scope of expectation.Liaisewith the Departmental Training Officer on all matters related to Training and Competency Assessment for Quality Management.Attend NEQAS meetings and seminars to keep upto date with current trends and developmentsAttendtraining courses relevant to Quality Management and ImprovementUndertakeTraining Courses for personal development as directed by Haematology Manager3.
ManagementParticipate in Departmental managementand planning.Chair the Quality Meetings for SeniorStaff, ensuring participation, comprehensive review and improvement outcomes.Participate in the selection,recruitment and induction of new staff.Perform any other duties deemedreasonable and necessary by the Haematology and Blood Transfusion ManagersConduct annual Performance andDevelopment Reviews with BMS and MLA staff.4.
Professional Maintain a professional attitude at alltimes.Be aware of personal and professionaldevelopment.
Attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved.Participates in own annual Performanceand Development Review.Comply with Trust policies.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC Registration Degree or Equivalent Qualification in Biomedical Science Higher Specialist Diploma or MSc in Biomedical Science or Blood Transfusion Qualification in Laboratory Quality Desirable BBTS Certificate in Blood Transfusion Management Qualification Knowledge and Skills Essential Good knowledge of ISO 15189;2022 Accreditation Standard Excellent understanding of QMS and application Must be able to produce accurate and timely reports using Microsoft Office Must be able to use databases and computer packages including Excel, Word & PowerPoint Experience of managing change within a laboratory Must be able to work to deadlines and manage conflicting demands Willingness to develop leadership skills On-going Continual Professional Development Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to post.
Must be able to supervise Band 5 & 6 BMS staff on a day-to-day basis.
Able to demonstrate good communication skills Good organizational skills Desirable Working knowledge of Genial I-Passport Evidence of training BMS and support staff Other Job Requirements Essential Must be willing to participate in weekend, Bank Holiday and night shifts after a period of orientation and demonstration of proficiency in all routine procedures.
Able to travel between hospital sites Ability to comply with Trust Departmental Policies and Procedures Must be able to handle biological samples Appropriate handling of confidential information Able to undertake manual handling duties using appropriate aids Personal Qualities Essential Must be able to communicate effectively with other Health Care Professionals and Regulatory Assessors & Officials Ability to maintain effective working relationships Must be able to communicate effectively with other Health Care Professionals and Regulatory Assessors & Officials Ability to maintain effective working relationships Able to work as part of a team and as team leader Confident to work with the necessary autonomy Able to provide a degree of flexibility with work patterns Attention to detail Commitment to service development Experience Essential Post Registration experience working in a Haematology Laboratory at Band 6 level Experience of internal audits and non-conformance reporting Desirable Experience of UKAS Accreditation Audits and preparation