ALICE MARGUERITE
Summary
Motivated HCPC-registered Senior Biomedical Scientist with 26 years’ experience in Cytology laboratories and six years as a Senior BMS at Cervical Screening London. Ambitious, committed, and driven to excel, with experience in staff supervision, recruitment and staff development through training to ensure a competent workforce. Oversees day-to-day laboratory operations, performances and supporting the Quality Management System. Highly experienced in checking cervical cytology smears. Proactively monitors turnaround times ensuring performance targets are met and drives continuous quality improvement. An effective communicator and organiser, eager to grow, learn, and deliver high-quality, patient-focused care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Biomedical Scientist
Cervical Screening London
2019.12 - 2026.02
- Microscopically examine of cervical cytology smears, checking cervical smears referred through by primary screeners.
- Ensuring compliance with NHSCSP standards, accuracy of reports on the LIMS and quality of the service is maintained.
- Participate in internal (IQC) and external quality assurance programmes(EQA/TEQA)
- Participate pro Rota in managing the incomplete outstanding cases using Tableau, monitoring Turn around time, HPV result authorisation and dealing with discrepencies.
- Maintain and improve laboratory quality standards by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, reviewing SOPs, carry out audits, report incidents and ensure Preventive/corrective actions are in place, supporting UKAS accreditation.
- Contribute to service efficiency through workload allocation, workflow organisation, Team collaboration, equipment verification and continuous improvement of laboratory processes.
- Supervise, train and appraisal of scientific and support staff, contributing to staff development, performance management and recruitment processes.
- Oversee the Laboratory processes and performances monitoring. Participate in CPD activities, attend training and meetings.
Senior Biomedical Scientist - IT Lead
Queens Hospital BHRUniversity NHS Trust
2012.07 - 2019.12
- Cytology Screening and Diagnostics: Routine screening and reporting of gynaecological (cervical cytology) and non-gynae cytology samples.
- Checking of all cervical cytology smears referred by Primary screener.
- Authorisation of Negative and inadequate Cervical cytology reports.
- Participate in routine Non-Gynae sample preparation for analysis.
- Attending Head and Neck FNA Clinics for onside adequacy assessment.
- Delivery of internal quality control, audits, risk assessments, and incident reporting to maintain compliance with NHS Cervical Screening Programme, departmental protocols and UKAS.
- Support the Quality Management Team.
- Participate in EQA and CPD activities.
- Departmental IT & Data Lead: Management and optimisation of laboratory information systems (WinPath, Cyberlab, PathManager, Medway); data analysis, performance reporting, dashboard population, and collaboration with IT on system upgrades and staff training.
- Stock & Resource Management: End-to-end responsibility for departmental inventory using Quartzy, including procurement, supplier liaison, acceptance testing and financial oversight.
- Leadership & Staff Management: Supervision, training, competency assessment, appraisals, and acting line-manager duties. Liaising with clinicians and service users to support service delivery.
Biomedical Scientist
Queens Hospital BHRUniversity NHS Trust
2009.11 - 2012.06
- Primary screening and Rapid review of cervical smears. Ensure correct data entry prior to authorising reports Authorise negative and inadequate reports.
- Participate in the preparation of Non-gynae specimens
- Primary screened all non-gynae smears
- Supervise MLAs and trainees in the Gynae group prep room on a rotational basis Check and chase up any outstanding cervical smear results
Senior Biomedical Scientist
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
2009.02 - 2009.10
- Cervical Cytology Screening: Primary screening and rapid review of cervical smears.
- Authorisation of negative and inadequate results.
- Checking of abnormal cases with referral to pathologists.
- Perform HPV testing using the Digene-Rapid capture system.
- Manage and monitor workload to meet turnaround targets.
- Primary and double screening of non-gynae specimens (urine, respiratory, joint fluids).
- Perform semen analysis with reporting and validation of normal results.
- Quality Assurance and Governance: Daily monitoring of staining quality with troubleshooting and corrective action; participation in internal and external quality assurance (TEQA/EQA). SOP authoring and review on QPulse; audits and risk assessments to ensure CPA/ISO compliance.
- Workflow, Training and Supervision: Organisation of departmental workflow and MLA rotas, supervision and training of MLAs, trainees, and portfolio support for trainee BMS.
- Stock control and verification of new reagents and techniques.
- Liasing with hub laboratories and pathologists to manage case prioritisation. Participate in CPD activities, attending update courses and meetings.
Biomedical Scientist
Queens Hospital BHRUnivesrity NHS Trust
2008.01 - 2009.01
- Primary screening of all cervical smears.
- Rapid review all negative and inadequate smears.
- Ensure correct data entry prior to authorising reports.
- Authorise negative and inadequate reports.
- Participate in the preparation of Non-gynae specimens.
- Primary screened all non-gynae smears.
- Supervise MLAs and trainees in the Gynae group prep room on a rotational basis.
- Check and chase up outstanding cervical smear results.
Trainee Biomedical Scientist
Northmiddlesex Hospital
2002.11 - 2007.12
- Primary screening of gynae cytology
- Rapid review, report all negative and inadequate reports
- Authorise negative and inadequate results
- Participate in non-gynae specimen preparation
- Primary screened all non-gynae specimen
- Check the staining quality on a daily basis
- Update and reviewed departmental SOP
- Participate in internal and external quality control
- Select smears for Technical EQA
- Assist MLA in the sorting, recording and packing of cytology vials to/from hub lab
- Monitor and maintain adequate consumables stock
- Pack and send supplies to surgeries, wards etc Dealt with queries
Cytoscreener
Northwick Park Hospital, LONDON NWUH NHS TRUST
2000.03 - 2002.10
- Primary screened all gynae cytology
- Rapid reviewed all negative and inadequate gynae smears
- Authorise negative and inadequate gynae smears
- Prepared Non-Gynae specimens on a rotational basis
- Primary screened all non-gynae smears
- Performed semen analysis
- Participated in EQA
- Attended update and training courses
- Participate in internal quality control
Education
Masters of Science (MSc) - Biomedical Sciences
University of East London
London, UK 2007.09 - 2009.07
Diploma - Gynaecological Cytology
Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine
London, UK 1996.10 - 1997.04
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Services
Educational Institute: School of Health Studies, Polytechnic
Seychelles 1993.01 - 1995.12
Skills
- Experienced and competent in dept knowledge of cervical cytology
- Good Organisational skills (pro active, have a methodical approach to work and co-ordination)
- Possesses good Managerial and supervising skills
- Leadership skill (Good teamwork, collaboration and initiative) Communicate effectively both verbal and written at all grades
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Computer literate, conversant using the LIMS, Microsoft, Tableau, Cyres
- Training and Teaching skills
Certification
- IBMS Certificate Of Expert Practice in Leadership and Management July 2025.
- ECDL (European Computer Driving License).
British Computer Society (BCS) Level 1 award in IT user Skills (EDCL Essentials ITQ, QCF) July 2012.
BCS LEVEL 2 Certificate in IT User skills (EDCL extra ITQ, QCF).
- Digene Rapid Capture System HPV Training Certificate Nov 2011
Training and competency in molecular testing of Human Papilloma Virus using the Digene Rapid capture System.
- KCS Internal Auditor Training Course March 2009
Training provided by Keegan Consulting Services. Accredited Course by IBMS.
- NHS Cervical Cytology Screening Programme - Certificate in Cervical Cytology - January 2000.
Affiliations
- Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC) Registered Biomedical Scientist, BS49359
- Member of the Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS)
References
References will be available on request.
Timeline
Senior Biomedical Scientist
Cervical Screening London
2019.12 - 2026.02
Senior Biomedical Scientist - IT Lead
Queens Hospital BHRUniversity NHS Trust
2012.07 - 2019.12
Biomedical Scientist
Queens Hospital BHRUniversity NHS Trust
2009.11 - 2012.06
Senior Biomedical Scientist
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
2009.02 - 2009.10
Biomedical Scientist
Queens Hospital BHRUnivesrity NHS Trust
2008.01 - 2009.01
Masters of Science (MSc) - Biomedical Sciences
University of East London
2007.09 - 2009.07
Trainee Biomedical Scientist
Northmiddlesex Hospital
2002.11 - 2007.12
Cytoscreener
Northwick Park Hospital, LONDON NWUH NHS TRUST
2000.03 - 2002.10
Diploma - Gynaecological Cytology
Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine
1996.10 - 1997.04
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Services
Educational Institute: School of Health Studies, Polytechnic
1993.01 - 1995.12