Mackenroe Brown
London
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive experience in operating Sysmex haem and coag analysers, Beckman Coulter DXHs, Sysmex slide makers, and Beckman slide makers. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage and optimize laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate and efficient results. Committed to advancing career goals within the field of laboratory technology and contributing to innovative solutions in medical diagnostics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialist BMS
The Royal London
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Undertake laboratory techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion to a high standard of technical excellence in line with departmental standard operating procedures, including basic troubleshooting of assays and procedures.
- Work efficiently to ensure all results are reported with analytical accuracy and within the specified turnaround times (TATs), reporting deviations to a senior staff member.
- Maintain a technical and scientific understanding of assays and procedures conducted in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratories, including indications, principles, procedures, interpretations, quality control, limitations, and troubleshooting.
- Understand the functional operations of analyzers and laboratory equipment, including features, principles, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles as described in the 2018 Data Protection Act. Maintain compliance with GOSH Information Governance and Data Protection policies.
- Participate in the annual Personal Development Review (PDR) and agree on objectives for personal development.
- Proactively participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including reflective learning activities, and maintain registration with relevant professional bodies (HCPC).
Specialist BMS
NHS
Bedford
02.2022
- To maintain the required levels of laboratory safety and good laboratory practice, as specified in local and national guidelines.
- To maintain effective records of all activities and procedures, and to contribute towards the maintenance of the laboratory's quality system.
- To carry out supervised laboratory procedures in all sections of the laboratory.
- To undergo appropriate teaching and training as directed and as necessary in order to maintain HCPC registration and to maintain suitable records of all training activities undertaken.
- To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
- Takes part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support.
- Ensure all work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.
- Ensure that safe working practises are maintained according to standard operating procedures.
- To validate reports where necessary using judgemental expertise.
Biomedical Scientist
NHS
Bedford
09.2019 - 02.2022
- To co-ordinate and participate in the routine processing of specimens; and to allocate work to the other laboratory staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
- To ensure that for each sample the appropriate requested investigations are performed in a timely manner.
- To assist in Audits and staff training programs when assigned.
- To co-ordinate adequate supplies of laboratory consumables and reagents and co-ordinate their stock control.
- To contribute to the maintenance and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- To be involved in staff recruitment for appropriate grades and to conduct appraisals as required.
- To monitor standards and undertake quality checks to ensure that all agreed standards are met.
- To practise in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Health Care Professions Council and company and NHS protocols and guidelines.
- To develop own skills, maintain and develop competencies across the repertoire of the department as appropriate.
- To support the development and delivery of the Quality Management System.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Via path
Bedford
04.2018 - 06.2019
- To be fully familiar with the laboratory IT system and its appropriate utilisation in the discharge of duties.
- To undertake any work assigned in a careful and efficient way and in compliance with guidelines.
- To communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in dealings with staff, clients and/or customers.
- To be aware of and abide by the rules and codes of conduct of the department. This is particularly important in the case of Health & Safety and Fire procedures.
- To keep all reagents stocked up and order any where needed.
- To assist the BMS with daily tasks such as morning maintenance and sample booking in.
Pharmacy Support Worker
NHS
Kettering
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Ordering medicines
- Carrying out routine stock checks
- Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines
- Process orders and prescriptions
- Delivering of stock such as daily drip/drug top ups to wards in a timely manner.
Customer assistant
Boots Pharmaceuticals
London
06.2012 - 01.2017
- Building great rapport with customers by listening and understanding their needs.
- Helping customers find the perfect products tailored to their lifestyle and requirements.
- Ordering online items for customers to desired collection stores.
- Providing after sales support through adjustments.
- Working together as part of a team.
- Being available to assist customers on shop floor with any queries.
Education
BSc - Biomedical Science
De Montfort University
Health and Social care - Health and Social care, English Lit, Biology
ST Thomas More Rc
01.2010 - 07.2014
Skills
- Sysmex haem and coag analysers
- Beckman Coulter DXHs
- Sysmex slide makers
- Beckman slide makers
Custom
- Ian Walker, NHS, Ian.Walker@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk, 01234 355122 ext4659
- Terence Lodge, NHS, Terrence.Lodge@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk, 07585895698
Certification
HCPC REISTRATION NUMBER
BS73089
Timeline
Specialist BMS
The Royal London
04.2023 - 05.2025
Specialist BMS
NHS
02.2022
Biomedical Scientist
NHS
09.2019 - 02.2022
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Via path
04.2018 - 06.2019
Pharmacy Support Worker
NHS
03.2018 - 08.2018
Customer assistant
Boots Pharmaceuticals
06.2012 - 01.2017
Health and Social care - Health and Social care, English Lit, Biology
ST Thomas More Rc
01.2010 - 07.2014
BSc - Biomedical Science
De Montfort University
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