Lead Healthcare Scientist Automated Biochemistry

Manage technical and scientific work of the Biochemistry service within the Automation laboratory.

Provide an efficient and cost-effective analytical laboratory service in accordance with agreed policy.

Work with the other Lead Biomedical Scientists and sample reception manager to develop and improve laboratory services.

Liaise closely with the Blood Sciences Manager and clinical leads to ensure the service meets present and future demands for acute and primary care.

• Be responsible for maintaining standards for UKAS 15189 in conjunction with departmental quality managers.
• To provide overall management organisation and operational problem solving on a daily basis for the automation department of biochemistry
• Be responsible for the review of working practices to introduce, as far as practicable, standardised procedures
• Facilitate and provide leadership for the introduction and development of new technologies, methodologies and systems of work for service improvement as appropriate.
• Participate in HR related issues such as recruitment, staff induction and competencies, and training.
• Be responsible for laboratory equipment management such as consumables, liaison with suppliers regarding maintenance performance and fault resolution.
• Assist in business continuity management and laboratory resilience.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

To coordinate and manage the day to day operational activity of the automated biochemistry laboratory to ensure efficient and effective patient pathway delivery.

Provide leadership, organisation and operational problem solving for the biochemistry service

Ensure quality assurance and quality control is maintained ensuring accreditation to UKAS standards

Manage laboratory equipment and liaise with suppliers regarding maintenance performance and fault resolution.

Ensure health and safety guidelines and policies are fully adhered

Please see attached Job description for more detail

• BSc Hons degree biomedical Science or equivalent
• Post Graduate qualification e.g MSc, Fellowship of IBMS
• Specialist training and experience in automated biochemistry
• Atleast 6 years post graduate experience
• Atleast 2 years managerial experience
• Evidence of staff management appraisals, managing change
• Evidence of quality assurance including UKAS requirements

• Good verbal and written skills
• Effective team leader
• Knowledge of organisational and laboratory code of practice
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge of personnel policies

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum, pro rata for part time roles