We have a great opportunity for an experienced specialist BMS to join our remarkable and dynamic clinical biochemistry team as a Team Manager. This is a great step up for a specialist BMS into management. The post holder will be required to oversee and manage a team of biomedical scientists, as well as junior and support staff who perform analyses and processes.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• To manage day to day staffing, workflow and relevant training to ensure turnaround times and services are maintained. 
• To assist in the creation of appropriate links with all users of the service to optimise the service. 
• To develop, prepare, write and review relevant documents, including SOPs. 
• To be an active member of the quality team and conduct and participate in audit processes and be responsible for investigating non-compliances. 
• To participate in, monitor and report on EQA and IQC procedures and be responsible for correcting problems that have been identified. 
• To analyse biological samples by manual and Specialist methods to provide a diagnostic Clinical Chemistry service. 
• To undertake appropriate clinical audit when required and to facilitate and maintain UKAS requirements. Monitor, report and action errors, hazards and incidents. 

Qualifications and experience required:

• HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist. 
• MSc, FIBMS, or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent in clinical biochemistry and/or experience in an equivalent role. 
• Evidence of continuing professional development. 
• Level 2 or above management qualification (desirable). 
• Ability to work across 3 different sites in a 24-7 work environment if/and when required.
• Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems and computer applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Statistical Package.

Pathology First was formed in 2014 and is a joint venture between Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and private sector partners - Integrated Pathology Partnerships (iPP). Pathology First delivers full laboratory services to a population of 750,000 patients and over 100 GP practices in the South East.

iPP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SYNLAB, the European leader in delivery of high quality pathology testing and imaging services. SYNLAB operates in 30 countries across four continents and carries out about 450 million tests per annum.