Victoria Cole
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Results-driven Senior Biomedical Scientist with HCPC Registration, specialising in laboratory management, training and quality assurance. Expertise in clinical chemistry, haematology and diagnostic testing, with a focus on safety compliance and specimen handling. Experienced in data analysis and pathology IT systems, prioritising equipment quality control and maintenance while upholding high standards in a fast-paced medical laboratory.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior biomedical scientist (Blood Sciences)
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, Norfolk
2024.03 - Current
- Managed a team of laboratory Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory assistants and assistant practitioner
- Mentored Apprentice and trainee Biomedical Scientists and placement students fostering a conducive learning environment.
- Regularly updated knowledge by attending CPD talks relevant to the field.
- Actively participated in department meetings, providing valuable inputs towards strategic planning.
- Management and procurement of laboratory supplies
- Carried out interviews and wrote interview questions for various staff grades.
- Conducting staff annual appraisals
- Created quarterly and weekly staff rotas.
- Analysed and interpreted complex biomedical data, contributing to scientific understanding.
- Analysed External Quality assessment data
- Carried out validation, verification and re-verification of assays.
- Training and competency document sign-off
- Training Lead role - writing and marking IBMS Specialist portfolio assignments, writing and reviewing training and competency documentation, one-to-one training
- Ensuring compliance with UKAS ISO 15189:2022
- Active involvement in UKAS inspection and corrective actions to meet requirements to satisfy UKAS findings
- Quality lead role -conducting audits, completing CAPA and incidents, document review, asset management and implementation of quality improvements
Specialist biomedical scientist
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, Norfolk
2015.03 - 2024.03
- Utilised advanced biomedical equipment to achieve precise analysis results.
- Performed quality control checks on all laboratory equipment
- Maintained comprehensive records, ensuring traceability and accountability in all processes carried out.
- Prioritised urgent samples ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment initiation.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for effective communication regarding patient test results.
- Collaborated with a team of biomedical scientists to streamline workflow efficiency.
- Kept up-to-date on the latest scientific developments to ensure best practice in the lab.
- Demonstrated impeccable attention to detail whilst handling sensitive data; upheld patient confidentiality at all times.
- Fostered professional development by participating in regular CPD activities
- Training Officer role - writing and marking IBMS Specialist portfolio questions, writing, reviewing and signing off training and competency documents
- Organising CPD talks
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Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biomedical Sciencies
University of Brighton
Brighton 2008.09 - 2011.07
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Greenwich
LondonCertificate of Expert Practice - Training
Institute of Biomedical Science
Specialist Diploma - Clinical Biochemistry
Institute of Biomedical Sciences
A-Levels - Applied ICT
Fakenham High School and College
Fakenham, NorfolkA-Levels - Biology
Fakenham High School and College
Fakenham, NorfolkA-Levels - Mathematics
Fakenham High School and College
Fakenham, NorfolkSkills
Biomedical Scientist HCPC Registration
Haematology
Clinical Chemistry
Diagnostic Testing
Specimen handling, processing and storage
Quality assurance
Quality control procedures
Safety compliance
Laboratory management
Lab equipment maintenance
Equipment calibration and maintenance
Pathology IT systems
Data analysis
Resilience under pressure
Resilience under pressure
Safety consciousness
Timeline
Senior biomedical scientist (Blood Sciences)
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
2024.03 - Current
Specialist biomedical scientist
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
2015.03 - 2024.03
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biomedical Sciencies
University of Brighton
2008.09 - 2011.07
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Greenwich
Certificate of Expert Practice - Training
Institute of Biomedical Science
Specialist Diploma - Clinical Biochemistry
Institute of Biomedical Sciences
A-Levels - Applied ICT
Fakenham High School and College
A-Levels - Biology
Fakenham High School and College
A-Levels - Mathematics
Fakenham High School and College