BMS Team Manager- Microbiology (Full-time or Part-time)

We are currently recruiting for Biomedical Scientist Band 7 Team Manager to join our fast paced and dynamic Microbiology team. This role is part of a team which provides an efficient and effective Microbiology service to two general hospitals (Southend University/Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital Trusts) and local GP community. We are willing to consider both full-time and part-time applicants for this role.,

• To provide clinical analytical services for patients and service users
• To manage day-to-day staffing in area of responsibility to ensure safe service delivery and maintenance of TATs
• To be involved in, and in some cases responsible for, service developments
• To supervise and ensure training and competency assessment of staff in area of responsibility
• To carry out appraisal of staff
• To participate and in some cases be responsible for recruitment of staff
• To be responsible for QC and QA in area of responsibility, ensuring non-conformances are investigated, documented and changes to practice identified where necessary
• To participate in and undertake audit
• To be responsible for writing and maintaining SOPs in area of responsibility
• To report, investigate and monitor errors and incidents as per policies
• To have oversight of reports released from area of responsibility
• To authorise default fail queues for area of responsibility (i.e. reports not sent to consultant authorisation)
• To monitor KPIs for area of responsibility, ensuring TATs are maintained
• To be responsible for risk and COSHH assessments in area of responsibility
• To attend, and chair where required, departmental meetings
• To deputise for Principal BMS as required
  
  As an important member of our team, you will be fundamental in making a positive difference to our healthcare service. You will receive regular training and coaching to develop your skills and to support you in your working life. We seek candidates who are passionate with good interpersonal skills and the drive to develop their career within our supportive environment.
  
  SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce. We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways. We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback.

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Joining bonus of up to £5,000