DIONNE DEACON
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Skilled HCPC registered professional with over 15 years of experience in diagnostics and clinical labs, specialising in verbal and written communication, product demonstration, and training. Proven ability to build strong relationships and networks, with a deep understanding of NHS operations. Committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all professional areas. Enthusiastic about learning new technologies, and skills. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and organisational skills, and able to effectively lead high-performing cross-functional teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior biomedical scientist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, Lancashire
05.2021 - Current
- Contributed actively in biochemistry department meetings to support strategic planning.
- Assisted multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes in all areas of biochemistry.
- Aided in production of standard operating procedures to enhance lab safety standards.
- Kept accurate records of data for effective traceability.
- Supported management of quality control procedures to improve laboratory efficiency.
- Validation and verification of new equipment and assays for biochemistry.
- Participated in external assessments to maintain laboratory accreditation.
- Coordinated a team of laboratory technicians to ensure quality performance.
- Participated in seminars and workshops to enhance knowledge relevant to biochemistry.
- Played an active role in recruitment and retention of new scientists.
- Provided a supportive learning environment for trainee scientists.
- Managed and maintained stock and supplies for effective day to day running of the laboratory.
- Monitoring of departmental KPIs, investigating missed targets.
- Deputy lead for the EDI team for clinical and scientific services within Manchester Foundation trust
Self employed nail technician
self employed
Manchester, Lancashire
05.2018 - 07.2025
- Trained, qualified and worked in multiple salons as a nail technician dealing with clients face to face.
- Managed own time, appointments, marketing strategies, stock and supplies, and networked for an increased client base.
- Promoted business at events to gain a larger client base.
- Demonstrated an understanding of available treatments to enable an informed discussion during consultations with clients.
- Developed skills and practices to provide a varied service.
- Adapted to clients needs and maintained long term relationships and repeat custom.
- Gained an understanding of a working salon.
- Maintained sanitisation, adhered to health and safety, routinely maintained equipment for safe working conditions.
Biomedical scientist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, Lancashire
01.2012 - 05.2021
- Conducted rigorous laboratory tests for accurate patient diagnosis across multiple hospital sites within biochemistry.
- Liaised between clinicians, pathologists and lab technicians for smooth workflow in the lab.
- Lone working.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality, adhering to GDPR laws.
- Improved test reliability with strict quality control standards in the lab.
- Shared expertise with trainee colleagues, promoting professional development across the team.
- Collaborated with medical staff to deliver optimal patient care.
- Utilised Quality Management System to measure the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations, taking prompt corrective action to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained a safe laboratory environment, following safety practices across all tasks, including the safe disposal of biohazard waste, infection control.
- Improved reliability and longevity of lab equipment through daily preventative and corrective maintenance.
Biomedical scientist
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield, Cheshire East
09.2008 - 01.2012
- Laboratory work within biochemistry department including multidisciplinary on call work (haematology and blood transfusion)
- Worked within POCT team on a rotational basis, monitoring glucose devices, ensuring device maintenance up to date, documentation control, EQA assessment up to date and compliant.
- Trained new nurses on POCT glucose devices.
- Conducted rigorous laboratory tests for accurate patient diagnosis.
- Studied biological samples to identify and report abnormalities.
- Used a range of laboratory software systems across 3 pathology departments.
- Lone working, decision making, problem solving.
- Liaised between clinicians, pathologists and lab technicians for smooth workflow in the lab.
- Trained other lab technicians.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.2011 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09.2004 - 06.2008
Mary Seacole Leadership and management Course - Leadership and management
NHS in house course
Manchester 09.2023 - 04.2024
Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Product demonstration and training expertise
- Relationship building and networking skills
- NHS knowledge
- Equality, diversity and inclusion advocate
Affiliations
- Fitness
Certification
Full UK driving license
Accomplishments
Awarded an excellence report for collaborative work in always achieving desired/excellent turn around times/ KPIs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mary Seacole Leadership and management Course - Leadership and management
NHS in house course
09.2023 - 04.2024
Senior biomedical scientist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
05.2021 - Current
Self employed nail technician
self employed
05.2018 - 07.2025
Biomedical scientist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
01.2012 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2011 - 06.2016
Biomedical scientist
East Cheshire NHS Trust
09.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2004 - 06.2008