Technical Lead- Haemoglobinopathy | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £58,698 - £65,095 per annum incl HCAS (Inner) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6188094/200-STG-713120-6188094-DK |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time, Band 8a, Haemoglobinopathy (Red Cell Lab) Technical Lead for Clinical Blood Sciences specialising in Haematology across the South West London Pathology (SWLP) Network. This post is based at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust however the post holder will be required to work across the SWLP sites.
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Technical Lead who has an excellent understanding of haemoglobinopathy and other red cell disorders . The successful candidate must have good interpersonal and IT skills as well as being self-motivated.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the department’s quality management system is implemented and maintained. The department uses Q-Pulse to manage its documentation and the successful candidate will play an active role in its functionality. Candidates must be fully conversant with the ISO accreditation standards and current Sickle cell and Thalassemia screening program and work with all grades of staff to ensure that the department is fully compliant at all times. The post holder will also have responsibility for health and safety throughout the department.
The Haemoglobinopathy lab provide a 5 day a week service, and liaise with midwives across 3 sites.
Main aspects of the role include:
• Will have an active role in providing the department's antenatal haemoglobinopathy program.
• Oversee and execute the validation, verification and change control processes used within the department
• Coordinate training of staff with designated training lead within the network.
• Coordinate with network quality team to ensure QMS is adhered to.
The candidate must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
South West London Pathology is an award-winning NHS pathology partnership set up by St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to provide a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and Beyond. On 1stMay 2021, Epsom and St Helier University Hospital NHS Trust joined to form an expanded South West London Pathology Partnership.
We offer a wide range of diagnostic and clinical support services to our five hospitals and over 450 GP practices across London and further, as well as to other NHS institutions and private organisations. Our service covers 3.5 million people across South West London and provides an extensive repertoire of tests as well as a comprehensive set of specialist tests and services.
Find out more about South West London Pathology on ourwebsite
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please see the Supporting documentation.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024
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