The Laboratory Medicine Service is spread across four hospital sites within Swansea Bay University Health Board. We are set up as a hub and spoke network of laboratories with the hub laboratory based in Morriston Hospital and spoke laboratories at Singleton Hospital (7 miles from Morriston) and Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend (25 miles from Morriston).
The laboratories are extremely well equipped with Roche, Sysmex and Ortho analysers, and have full accreditation with UKAS, MHRA and IBMS training status.
Fully qualified Senior / Section Manager Biomedical Scientist (BMS) Band 7 - Only candidates that have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma or relevant equivalent experience and hold an appropriate and relevant Masters or level 7 qualification will be considered for the full Section Manager band 7 post. This must be clearly indicated on your application form.
Trainee Senior / Section Manager (BMS) - Applicants who do not hold the full qualifications will be considered for a trainee position and will be subject to Annex 21 of Band 7. It is a condition of appointment to the training position that the required qualifications are achieved. Where situations arise that post holders fail to achieve the required qualifications in the designated timeframes, the service may look to redeploy individuals.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified dynamic Biomedical Scientist to become the Laboratory Medicine Quality Manager for Swansea Bay University Health Board, Laboratory Medicine Service. This is a pivotal role, at the core of all of Laboratory Medicine.
No two days will be the same. With such a large service, there are multiple ongoing quality improvement projects taking place at the same time. You will be liaising with multiple staff groups. The role requires multi-tasking, attention to detail and ability to complete projects and reports within tight deadlines.
The Laboratory Medicine Quality Manager will work closely with the Pathology Quality Manager, who will lead on the Quality Management System (QMS). In the role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational activities of the QMS, including maintaining, monitoring, reviewing and presenting quality reports. The individual must possess and maintain a highly developed awareness of the Laboratory Medicine repertoire of assays, equipment, measurement principles and the requirements to comply with and maintain our accreditation status.
You will attend a variety of Quality forums and governance meetings. You will provide training in the QMS to Laboratory Medicine staff. You will need to be proactive and be capable of incorporating these principles into practice.
As a member of the Laboratory Medicine Management Team you will have a key role in the further development of the service.
About us We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification Essential qualifications and knowledge Essential Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) MSc or other post graduate qualification Evidence of Further Education And Continuing Professional Development Wide knowledge of clinical practices related to Laboratory Medicine e.g. Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Haematology Knowledge of human behaviour and performance individual differences in ability, personality, and interests learning styles and motivation Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Q-Pulse) Detailed working knowledge of ISO 15189 requirements Demonstrable competence in incident identification, analysis, root cause analysis and reporting as legally required
Desirable Fellow of The Institute of Biomedical Science Member Of The Institute of Biomedical Sciences or other appropriate professional body IBMS Certificate in Expert Practice in Quality Management or equivalent qualification Good understanding of other Laboratory Medicine subject areas, e.g. Specialist sections - Coagulation, Toxicology, Immunology, Protein analysis, POCT Demonstrable knowledge of the Health Board's incident reporting system (DATIX cloud)
Essential Experience Essential Experience at post registration Awareness and understanding of laboratory protocols and guidelines Knowledge of quality audit and evidence of participation Experience of teaching in small or large groups Understanding of principles of clinical governance Possess a strong knowledge of Laboratory processes and investigative skills with a good working knowledge of the incident reporting system and all aspects of the Departmental Quality control system
Desirable Teaching qualification Quality improvement training/project
Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys Morriston Swansea SA6 6NL
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130-HS004-0125
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The laboratories are extremely well equipped with Roche, Sysmex and Ortho analysers, and have full accreditation with UKAS, MHRA and IBMS training status.
Fully qualified Senior / Section Manager Biomedical Scientist (BMS) Band 7 - Only candidates that have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma or relevant equivalent experience and hold an appropriate and relevant Masters or level 7 qualification will be considered for the full Section Manager band 7 post. This must be clearly indicated on your application form.
Trainee Senior / Section Manager (BMS) - Applicants who do not hold the full qualifications will be considered for a trainee position and will be subject to Annex 21 of Band 7. It is a condition of appointment to the training position that the required qualifications are achieved. Where situations arise that post holders fail to achieve the required qualifications in the designated timeframes, the service may look to redeploy individuals.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified dynamic Biomedical Scientist to become the Laboratory Medicine Quality Manager for Swansea Bay University Health Board, Laboratory Medicine Service. This is a pivotal role, at the core of all of Laboratory Medicine.
No two days will be the same. With such a large service, there are multiple ongoing quality improvement projects taking place at the same time. You will be liaising with multiple staff groups. The role requires multi-tasking, attention to detail and ability to complete projects and reports within tight deadlines.
The Laboratory Medicine Quality Manager will work closely with the Pathology Quality Manager, who will lead on the Quality Management System (QMS). In the role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational activities of the QMS, including maintaining, monitoring, reviewing and presenting quality reports. The individual must possess and maintain a highly developed awareness of the Laboratory Medicine repertoire of assays, equipment, measurement principles and the requirements to comply with and maintain our accreditation status.
You will attend a variety of Quality forums and governance meetings. You will provide training in the QMS to Laboratory Medicine staff. You will need to be proactive and be capable of incorporating these principles into practice.
As a member of the Laboratory Medicine Management Team you will have a key role in the further development of the service.
About us We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification Essential qualifications and knowledge Essential Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) MSc or other post graduate qualification Evidence of Further Education And Continuing Professional Development Wide knowledge of clinical practices related to Laboratory Medicine e.g. Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Haematology Knowledge of human behaviour and performance individual differences in ability, personality, and interests learning styles and motivation Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Q-Pulse) Detailed working knowledge of ISO 15189 requirements Demonstrable competence in incident identification, analysis, root cause analysis and reporting as legally required
Desirable Fellow of The Institute of Biomedical Science Member Of The Institute of Biomedical Sciences or other appropriate professional body IBMS Certificate in Expert Practice in Quality Management or equivalent qualification Good understanding of other Laboratory Medicine subject areas, e.g. Specialist sections - Coagulation, Toxicology, Immunology, Protein analysis, POCT Demonstrable knowledge of the Health Board's incident reporting system (DATIX cloud)
Essential Experience Essential Experience at post registration Awareness and understanding of laboratory protocols and guidelines Knowledge of quality audit and evidence of participation Experience of teaching in small or large groups Understanding of principles of clinical governance Possess a strong knowledge of Laboratory processes and investigative skills with a good working knowledge of the incident reporting system and all aspects of the Departmental Quality control system
Desirable Teaching qualification Quality improvement training/project
Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys Morriston Swansea SA6 6NL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-HS004-0125
#J-18808-Ljbffr
