Senior BMS/Clinical Scientist & Quality Manager (UK NEQAS RS)

Job overview

The Senior Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Andrologist has shared responsibility for the operation of the Andrology laboratory and the supervision of biomedical scientists, clinical scientists, associate practitioners and biomedical support workers. The post-holder has responsibility for ensuring the timely processing of workload, stock control and assets management and is expected to deputise for the Lead Andrology Scientist. The Quality Manager will be a key member of Andrology and will be responsible for developing and applying a quality management system within UK NEQAS RS (ISO 17043:2023).   The post holder is expected to deputise for the diagnostic quality manager (ISO 15189:2022). Quality Management involves coordinating activities required to direct and control an organisation with regard to quality. The post holder will manage the quality system with the objective that the department becomes progressively more effective in quality. The post-holder is expected to apply scientific knowledge, skill and expertise at the required professional level for the full range of Andrology procedures, providing a high quality service to patients. This level of responsibility is particularly important in Andrology where decisions may be made independently without the opportunity to refer to more senior staff. This post has direct clinical responsibilities for patient care through the provision of diagnostic services.

Main duties of the job

The job includes (although details are found in the JD/PS):

To ensure compliance with national and international standards and legislation; To deputise for the diagnostic Quality manager to ensure compliance with national and international standards and legislation To act within the policies and standard operating procedures of the laboratory. To define operating procedures within the laboratory in conjunction with other staff

Undertake Clinical Andrology activity

Support HR and Management activities in Andrology .

If you are not HCPC registered but will be in the next 4 months, please consider applying/contacting for suitability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.  So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!