Histopathology Senior Biomedical Scientist and Technical Quality Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced and qualified Biomedical Scientist within the Department of Histopathology. We specialise in Neuropathology and Paediatric and Perinatal work.You will work with other Senior Biomedical Scientists (Section Leads) and the Laboratory Manager to provide a diagnostic and research service to the Trust and many other external users.,

• To ensure that the highest possible standards of scientific and technical work produced in the laboratory are maintained, whilst adhering to agreed protocols and quality control policies.
• To lead the main laboratory section and digital pathology.
• To prioritise the diagnostic work according to clinical need.
• To carry out all laboratory investigations to a high standard of technical excellence.
• To maintain and monitor the quality standards as per IS0 15189:2022 including responsibility over the laboratory audit calendar.
• To provide expert scientific input to the departmental Quality Team in implementation, maintenance, assessment and resolution of QA/QC issues that may impact on patient care and Clinical Governance.
• Undertake root cause analysis of incidents and non-conformances to use to formulate preventive actions and quality improvement.
  
  Candidates must be HCPC registered and have demonstrable experience in Quality Management.
  
  GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
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