Deputy Service Lead

BMS 3 – Deputy Service Lead - Biochemistry
London, HCA Laboratories (Shropshire House)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 7.5 hour shifts Monday-Friday with weekend rota participation also required
Permanent
Salary: Competitive with weekend work paid as overtime

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Section Head in Biochemistry to supervise the department and provide a high-quality and comprehensive 24-hour pathology service for laboratory users, working as a team member within Biochemistry and bringing any problems which may affect the provision of the service to the attention of Department Head.

HCA Laboratories has over 35 years’ experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.

The weekday shift times are:

08:00 – 16:30

09:30 – 18:00

10:30 – 19:00

12:00 – 20:30

Weekends:

08:00 – 14:00

09:00 – 14:00

09:00 -20:30

Duties & responsibilities:

• Deputise for Department Head in their absence
• Speedy and accurate processing of samples, and monitoring and resolving of outstanding lists
• Liaise with 3rd Party Liaison Officer to ensure urgent work is completed on time
• Ensure Validation / authorising queue is monitored regularly and there are no build ups
• Assess and review suitability of “urgent samples” process
• Ensure processes and flow between specimen reception and Chemistry is efficiently and proactively managed
• Maintain good working relationship with Consultant Biochemists and ensure results needing clinical escalation happens in real time
• Actively support training of junior staff and Trainee BMS staff
• Draw up staff rotas for section cover
• Ensure the smooth day to day running of Biochemistry section
• Ensure equipment in Biochemistry working correctly and that maintenance is performed and recorded
• Validation of new tests and equipment
• Review and revision of SOPs and other documents
• UKAS accreditation

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you will bring:

• BSc. Biomedical Science
• MSc desirable but not essential
• HCPC Registered
• Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
• Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences is desirable
• Evidence of continual personal development
• Up to date knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry (preferably Specialist Portfolio)
• Working knowledge of Roche Cobas and Infinity
• Used to multitasking and good at managing high volumes of samples

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Advanced Biomedical Scientist at HCA Laboratories, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them