Service Lead - Biochem...
London
£66k - 74k per year
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Lead in Biochemistry within a renowned healthcare provider. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, comprehensive pathology services, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. About our client: With over 35 years of providing exceptional pathology services, our client boasts a prestigious reputation in the industry. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the latest analytical instrumentation and technology, ensuring you are equipped with the best resources to excel. The organization is dedicated to your career growth, offering ongoing training and advancement opportunities, while their comprehensive benefits package focuses on supporting your career, health, and overall wellbeing. Benefits: Generous Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave. Private Healthcare Insurance: Access to treatment at leading hospitals. Private Pension Scheme: Contributions increase with service. Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, and discounts at over 800 major retailers. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay: Generous support for growing families. Group Life Assurance: Coverage from day one. Wellness Focus: A comprehensive range of health, protection, and lifestyle benefits. Career Development: Internal and external training, as well as career progression opportunities. What will you be doing? Lead and manage the Biochemistry department, ensuring effective service delivery for a range of clinical disciplines. Maintain financial accountability within the department. Oversee the management of non-clinical staff, equipment, and consumables. Ensure the highest standards of quality assurance and quality control in testing processes. Ensure compliance with key accreditations (UKAS, MHRA, HTA, etc.) and regulatory requirements (HSE, GDPR, etc.). Oversee staffing allocation to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient services. Manage performance reviews, training, and development for staff. Develop and maintain departmental documentation and procedures. Monitor key quality indicators, including turnaround times. What do you need? HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist. 6-7 years of post-registration experience in a relevant clinical discipline. MSc level qualification and/or IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent. FIBMS/Chartered Scientist status (or equivalent experience). Management qualification is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing staff and resources. Weekday shift times: 08:00 – 16:30 09:30 – 18:00 10:30 – 19:00 12:00 – 20:30 Weekends: 08:00 – 14:00 08:00 -20:30 This job is advertised by Ryan Mann, please click apply if you are interested.
