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FRANCIS MARONDA

Northfleet,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in leadership and service management, team supervision, and staff coordination. Proven track record in workforce planning, workload allocation, and training, mentoring, and competency assessment. Adept at service development and performance improvement, ensuring quality governance and compliance with ISO15189, UKAS, IBMS, and HCPC standards. Experienced in audit leadership, CAPAs, incident investigation (DATIX), quality management systems (Q-Pulse), risk management, and regulatory compliance. Specialised in haematology and blood transfusion with proficiency in Sysmex XN3000, STAGO STAR-R Max analysers, Autocompact Interliner Starrsed Analysers, Immucor Neo Iris Analysers. Skilled in result validation, authorisation, clinical interpretation, quality control troubleshooting, equipment validation maintenance method assurance. Proficient in digital analytical tools including Apex Immulink Laboratory Information Systems data analysis service performance monitoring Microsoft Office suite.

Friendly and approachable, possessing excellent communication and problem-solving skills, well-suited for customer-focused environment. Skilled in handling transactions and resolving customer inquiries, ensuring seamless and positive experience. Committed to bringing value and enhancing customer satisfaction in any role.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
30
30
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Band 6, Pathology Department (Blood Sciences)

William Harvey Hospital and Kent and Canterbury Hospital
2020.01 - 2026.04
  • Professionally working to specific standards that are set by the IBMS and HCPC and in compliance with UKAS
  • Performing routine work in Haematology and Blood Transfusion independently.
  • Conducting Audits, CAPAs, DATIX and knowledgeable with use of QPULSE.
  • Training of Band 5s and lower bands in both Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
  • Organising tasks and ensuring they are filed accurately.
  • Making sure that laboratory workload is distributed evenly and efficiently to release critical results on time.
  • Validating and releasing of results using APEX software.
  • In Haematology, I’m competent in performing Glandular Fever testing, Malaria, G6PD testing, Basic Morphology and reporting of critical blood films through Careflow, Telephoning of critical results for both Haematology and Coagulation, Factor 8, 9 and Factor XA aswell as routine coagulation.
  • In Blood Transfusion, competent in performing and validating of blood groups and antibody screens, performing antibody panels, Kleihauers, Exchange Blood Transfusions, DATs, Red Cell Phenotyping.
  • Issuing of red cells, FFP, Cryoprecipitate, Factor 8s, Albumin, Anti-D immunoglobulin for pregnant patient as well as D typing, Investigations of Transfusion reactions, GME audits.
  • Coordination of send aways for both Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
  • Effectively communicating with colleagues at a professional level while maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Maintenance of Stago Coagulation Analysers and Sysmex Haematology Analysers.
  • Maintenance of Neo Iris analysers in Blood Transfusion.
  • Handling of Hazardous chemicals or substances while following COSHH guidelines.
  • Editing and implementing new standard operating procedures using Q-Pulse.
  • Maintaining quality control procedures in Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion.
  • Participating in the On-Call 24/7 Rota which includes lone working out of hours.
  • Working according to standard in compliance with MHRA for Blood Transfusion.
  • Providing expertise knowledge whenever asked by clinical areas whenever there is confusion.
  • Troubleshooting and Maintenance of all Analysers in both Haematology and Blood Transfusion.

Supervisor (Part Time)

House Of Mercy
Gravesend, Kent
2018.02 - 2023.09
  • Provided leadership in supported housing, ensuring resident safety, wellbeing, and conflict resolution.
  • Conducted welfare checks, managed incidents, maintained records, and upheld safeguarding and operational procedures during night shifts.
  • Provided leadership and ensured residents’ needs and wellbeing were met
  • Conducted regular welfare checks, including risk monitoring for self-harm
  • Engaged residents in discussions to assess and support mental health
  • Maintained a safe, supportive environment including overnight provisions
  • Managed disturbances, disputes, and resident conflicts
  • Responded to emergencies, safeguarding concerns, and incidents
  • Reported and documented incidents in line with SOPs and policies
  • Monitored premises to ensure safety standards and compliance
  • Maintained accurate records, logs, and handovers for day staff
  • Reason for leaving: Role ended due to organisation closure following loss of funding.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medway Maritime Hospital NHS
2016.11 - 2019.12
  • Supported laboratory operations by handling samples, assisting biomedical scientists, and ensuring compliance with ISO15189 standards. Contributed to efficient workflow and patient-focused service delivery.
  • Addressed patient queries and explained sample collection processes
  • Supported improvements in laboratory procedures and workflow
  • Sorted referral samples in compliance with ISO15189 standards
  • Assisted Biomedical Scientists with routine and urgent sample processing
  • Managed sorting and preparation of send-away samples
  • Reason for leaving: Promoted to Biomedical Scientist role.

Customer Service Assistant

Showcase Cinemas Bluewater
Greenhithe, Kent
2008.01 - 2016.01
  • Provided exceptional levels of customer service consistently; creating loyal customers .
  • Upheld company policies and procedures consistently for maintained standards of operation.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in store layout or products range, minimising disruption to service delivery .
  • Collaborated well within a team setting, fostering a positive working atmosphere .
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries for enhanced shopping experience.
  • Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring consistency in service delivery.
  • Organised stock shelves neatly to improve the overall appearance of the shop floor.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly checkout area, contributing to a pleasant store environment.
  • Prioritised tasks during busy periods for maximised productivity .
  • Showcased strong communication skills when explaining promotions or discounts to customers .
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining financial integrity of the till.

Senior Biomedical Scientist Support Assistant

North Kent Pathology Service
Dartford, Kent
2018.06 - 2019.12

Supported laboratory operations by handling samples, assisting
biomedical scientists, and ensuring compliance with ISO15189
standards. Contributed to efficient workflow and patient-focused
service delivery.
• Addressed patient queries and explained sample collection
processes
• Supported improvements in laboratory procedures and workflow
• Sorted referral samples in compliance with ISO15189 standards
• Assisted Biomedical Scientists with routine and urgent sample
processing
• Managed sorting and preparation of send-away samples
• Reason for leaving: Promoted to Biomedical Scientist role.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Management

St Mary's University
Twickenham, London
2024.09 -

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Biomedical Science (IBMS Accredited)

Middlesex University
Hendon Central
2013.09 - 2016.06

Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health and Nursing

Northwest Kent College
Dartford
2012.09 - 2013.07

GNVQ ICT Diploma - Information and Technology

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
Gravesend
2005.09 - 2006.06

GCSEs -

Northfleet Technology College
Northfleet
2002.10 - 2005.05

Diploma In Operations Management - CPD Accredited

Alison Learning
London
2001.04 - 2024.01

Skills

  • Leadership & Service Management
  • Team supervision and staff coordination
  • Workforce planning and workload allocation
  • Training, mentoring, and competency assessment
  • Service development and performance improvement
  • Quality, Governance & Compliance
  • ISO15189, UKAS, IBMS and HCPC standards
  • Audit leadership, CAPAs and incident investigation (DATIX)
  • Quality management systems (Q-Pulse)
  • Risk management and regulatory compliance
  • Laboratory Expertise
  • Haematology and Blood Transfusion
  • Haematology analysers Sysmex XN3000, STAGO STAR-R Max analysers, Autocompact Interliner Starrsed Analysers
  • Blood Transfusion analysers, Immucor Neo Iris Analysers
  • Result validation, authorisation, and clinical interpretation
  • Quality control and troubleshooting
  • Equipment validation, maintenance, and method assurance
  • Digital & Analytical
  • Apex, Immulink, Laboratory Information Systems
  • Data analysis and service performance monitoring
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Communication with clinicians
  • Blood banking experience
  • Managing workload priorities
  • Patient data interpretation
  • Patient confidentiality maintenance

REFERENCES

Available On Request

Timeline

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Management

St Mary's University
2024.09 -

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Band 6, Pathology Department (Blood Sciences)

William Harvey Hospital and Kent and Canterbury Hospital
2020.01 - 2026.04

Senior Biomedical Scientist Support Assistant

North Kent Pathology Service
2018.06 - 2019.12

Supervisor (Part Time)

House Of Mercy
2018.02 - 2023.09

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medway Maritime Hospital NHS
2016.11 - 2019.12

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Biomedical Science (IBMS Accredited)

Middlesex University
2013.09 - 2016.06

Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health and Nursing

Northwest Kent College
2012.09 - 2013.07

Customer Service Assistant

Showcase Cinemas Bluewater
2008.01 - 2016.01

GNVQ ICT Diploma - Information and Technology

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
2005.09 - 2006.06

GCSEs -

Northfleet Technology College
2002.10 - 2005.05

Diploma In Operations Management - CPD Accredited

Alison Learning
2001.04 - 2024.01
FRANCIS MARONDA