Andrology Laboratory Manager

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated Team at the Hammersmith Hospital site as the Andrology Laboratory Manager. In this role, you would encounter a wide range of interesting cases on a day-to-day basis and have an opportunity to practice cutting edge analytical techniques in the provision of this Andrology service to improve the patient experience for men with infertility while overseeing day-to-day operational management of the staff.

The successful applicant would demonstrate awareness and compliance with HFEA guidelines and have the responsibility for the team in delivering a diagnostic service which achieves the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, while maintaining UKAS accreditation. The successful candidate would be required to have a recognised management qualification or suitable proven and relevant experience of managing laboratory sections or department while possessing excellent interpersonal skills. A postgraduate degree or equivalent in biomedical science and HCPC registration with a firm scientific knowledge base and practical skill in biomedical sciences are essential requirements.

Main duties of the job include:

• To be responsible for the daily management of a laboratory department and its staff within the Pathology Directorate and deliver an autonomous clinical technical service for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
• Delegated responsibility to inform and implement strategic developments within their team.
• Delegated management of resources and service delivery, which is closely monitored.
• Manage the maintenance of robust systems of clinical governance in place for all teams in their area.
• Manage delegated elements of staffing budgets and hold signatory status on behalf of their line manager.
• Represent Pathology and the Trust for issues relating to their particular areas of responsibility, which will involve working with outside agencies.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

Job responsibilities include an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Person Specification:

• EDUCATION: HCPC Registration, MSc or FIBMS, Recognised management qualification or suitable proven and relevant experience of managing laboratory sections or department at a supervisory or managerial level.
• SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to manage staff in the laboratory, able to maintain intense periods of concentration, knowledge of current trends in Pathology provision including presentation and negotiation skills, good hand-eye coordination, ability to make decisions on behalf of department involving complex issues, experience in using and managing a LIMS, experience of project supervision.
• EXPERIENCE: Experience of training Biomedical Scientists, high level of knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject, experience of performing staff appraisals, experience of managing staff performance, attendance and disciplinary investigations, evidence of previous budget management experience, Chartered Scientist status, ability to carry out research and development projects.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.