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Essential
28 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Significant post-registration experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory.
- Experience
Extensive experience of LC/MS operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and assay optimisation.
- Experience
Experience of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring services.
- Experience
Experience of staff supervision, training and competency assessment.
- Experience
Experience of quality management systems within an accredited laboratory.
- Experience
Experience of audit, quality improvement and service development.
- Experience
Experience participating in recruitment and performance management processes.
- Experience
Experience of assay development, validation/verification and implementation.
- Experience
Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and apply findings to practice.
- Experience
Experience participating in research, audit or quality improvement projects.
- Education/ qualifications
BMS accredited honours degree in Biomedical Sciences or IBMS equivalent.
- Education/ qualifications
HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
- Education/ qualifications
MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Biomedical Science, Clinical Science, Analytical Science, Pharmacology or related discipline.
- Education/ qualifications
Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Education/ qualifications
Specialist post-registration training in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and/or LC/MS.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Expert knowledge of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring principles and practice.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Advanced knowledge of LC/MS theory and application in clinical diagnostics.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacology of immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory drugs.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Detailed understanding of quality assurance, IQC, EQA and laboratory accreditation requirements.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Knowledge of UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Knowledge of laboratory health and safety, COSHH and risk management requirements.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Thorough understanding of NHS governance and clinical risk management.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Ability to provide technical leadership within a specialist LC/MS laboratory.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Ability to develop, validate and implement complex analytical methods.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Expert interpretation of complex analytical, pharmacokinetic and clinical data.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in LC/MS and TDM services.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Competent in laboratory information systems, statistical software and data analysis tools.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Ability to manage laboratory workflow and prioritise workload to maintain service delivery.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience within a specialist renal/transplant laboratory or equivalent
- Experience
Experience of introducing new technologies into clinical service.
- Experience
Experience of chairing meetings
- Experience
Experience of presenting at departmental meetings
- Education/ qualifications
Fellowship or higher professional membership of IBMS or equivalent.
- Education/ qualifications
Management qualification or leadership programme
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Specialist knowledge of transplantation medicine and immunosuppression management.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Knowledge of laboratory information system development and integration.
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Experience using specialist statistical software.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to join our Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Laboratory as a Band 8a Technical Lead and Deputy Laboratory Manager on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.
This is a key leadership role within a specialist clinical laboratory service, providing technical expertise, operational management support, and professional leadership to the TDM team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Laboratory Manager to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, responsive and patient-focused service, supporting the monitoring of immunosuppressants, and other therapeutic drugs.
The post holder will provide day-to-day technical leadership, lead service development initiatives and contribute to strategic planning to ensure the laboratory continues to meet accreditation standards and evolving clinical needs.
Main duties of the job
- Communicate service issues, incidents, risks, and potential service failures to the Laboratory Manager and/or Laboratory Director.
- Liaise with laboratory staff, clinicians, service users, educational bodies, professional organisations, and NHS partners to support service delivery, training, and workforce development.
- Participate in departmental, laboratory, clinical, and management meetings, providing specialist advice, feedback, updates, and recommendations.
- Possess specialist knowledge of therapeutic monitoring of immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory drugs, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, renal disease, and transplantation, supported by MSc-level education and advanced specialist training.
- Ensure the accuracy, quality, and authorisation of laboratory results.
- Exercise professional judgement regarding assay performance, quality assurance, IQC failures, equipment faults, maintenance activities, and service continuity.
- Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, including staff allocation, workload prioritisation, and rota management to meet turnaround times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Deputy Manager and Technical Lead with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Combined management role role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 pa inclusive. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (End date 13/12/2027). The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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