Lata Devi

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with over 20 years of experience managing, validating and analysing complex clinical and laboratory data within highly regulated healthcare environments. Extensive expertise in data integrity, quality assurance, electronic data systems, governance, audit compliance, CAPA investigations and SOP development. Proven ability to coordinate data workflows, validate data accuracy, generate reports and collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Experienced in training staff, supporting quality management systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Seeking to apply extensive healthcare data expertise within a Clinical Data Manager role within clinical research.

Acting Senior Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Data Focus - Birmingham Heartlands NHS Hospital - Birmingham, UK

(2018-09)

• Manage validation, review and authorisation of complex clinical and screening data.
• Ensure integrity, traceability and accuracy of patient data across multiple electronic systems.
• Support electronic data transfer between laboratories and clinical information systems.
• Investigate data discrepancies and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
• Generate operational, governance and performance reports to support service delivery.
• Support compliance with ISO15189, UKAS and NHS governance standards.
• Train and supervise staff in data quality procedures and quality management processes.
• Contribute to audit programs and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure data quality and patient safety.

Product Specialist - Product Specialist - Patient Blood Management - UK

(2017-10 - 2018-03)

Product specialist Patient blood management. Point of care hemostasis capital equipment and associated consumables which identify causes of bleeding.

• Traveling to accounts around the North, East and South territory generating sales
• Visiting consultant anesthetists
• Provide on-site and office-based product training for customers within the UK
• Provide technical support for pre-sales activities, such as on-site product presentations and demonstrations, and participate in exhibitions as requested.
• Updating CRM software as needed.
• Planning and creating new appointments and new sales opportunities.

Biomedical Scientist - Birmingham Heartlands NHS Hospital - Birmingham, UK

(2017-05 - 2017-09)

Currently working in Haematology and morphology

• Analysers used in haematology: Sysmex XN 9000 track, Sysmex XN SP10 film stainer, Alifax ESR
• Coagulation: ACL TOPs 500/300
• Transfusion: IH 1000/ blood track system for traceability
• LIMS system: Telepath, AMS, EPU.

Biomedical Scientist - Birmingham Children's Hospital - Birmingham, UK

(2016-08 - 2017-04)

Rotational work in haematology and blood transfusion

• Coagulation: Sysmex CS 2000i
• Haematology analysers used: Sysmex XN
• POCT devices: Haemocue/ Plasma haemocue
• Blood Transfusion: Diamed gel station and blood hound tracking system.
• LIMS system: Telepath 2000

Biomedical Scientist (Locum) - Royal Stoke University Hospital - Stoke, UK

(2016-03 - 2016-06)

Worked in Blood bank with IBG NEO analyzers. Systems used Labcenter.

Biomedical Scientist (Locum) - Walsall Manor NHS Hospital - Walsall, UK

(2016-01 - 2016-02)

Working in Haematology

• Analysers used: Beckman Coulter- DXH-800. Sysmex RAL stainer
• Coagulation: Stago Destiny Max.
• Systems used in the laboratory Clinisys WinPath

Biomedical Scientist (Locum) - Wythenshawe NHS Hospital - Manchester, UK

(2015-12 - 2015-12)

Worked in Haematology and Morphology

• Coagulation: ACL TOPs
• Analysers used: Sysmex XN 10
• Systems used: Telepath

Biomedical Scientist (Locum) - Birmingham Heartlands NHS Hospital - Birmingham, UK

(2014-09 - 2015-11)

Worked in all disciplines, Haematology/ Morphology/Blood Transfusion/Warfarin Dosing

• Analysers Used: Sysmex XN 9000 track. SP10 film stainer, Alifax ESR
• ACL TOPs for coagulation.
• Blood bank- IH1000 anaylsers. Blood Track system
• Dawn versions 5 and 6 for warfarin dosing.
• Systems used: Telepath, AMS, EPU

Biomedical Scientist (Locum) - Mid Staffordshire NHS Hospital - Staffordshire, UK

(2013-07 - 2014-08)

Worked in Haematology/Morphology and Blood Transfusion

• Analysers used in Haematology- Advia 2120i, Starrsed ESR
• Coagulation: ACL TOPs, 300
• In blood bank analysers used: DiaMed gel stations, IBG echo, and Blood track systems.
• Systems used: Clinisys WinPath

Biomedical Scientist in Haematology/Blood Transfusion/Molecular - Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull and Good Hope NHS Trust - Birmingham, UK

(2002-01 - 2013-12)

Main role: to carry out range of laboratory tests to assist doctors in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Worked as a MLA in Pathology Reception mainly focusing on data entry prior to attaining current post as a HPC Registered Biomedical Scientist, in which currently have 13 years of experience. Constantly updating and developing knowledge by participating in the CPD program.

Involves the use and understanding of laboratory analyzers, microscopes and procedures such as SOP (standard operating procedures). Analysis of samples from patients with a wide range of medical conditions including red cell disorders such as Anemia, Mylodysplasia, Apastic anemia, autoimmune disorders, haemoglobinopathies; platelet disorders such as thrombocytopenia and haemophilia; leukemia's such as Acute Leukemia, Lymphocytic Leukemia, Myelogenous Leukemia.

• Regularly undertaking preventative maintenance and repair, trouble shooting of laboratory equipment to ensure optimum performance conditions.
• Preparing reagents required for laboratory investigations.
• Regularly monitor accuracy and precision of laboratory analysers/investigation using quality control procedures.
• Answering/making telephone calls daily to external/internal users, such as doctors, consultants, registrars, nursing staff, GP doctors, engineers.
• Attend scientific meetings as required and report back where necessary.
• Keep up to date with current Hematology and Transfusion issues and ensure self-continuous professional development.
• Maintain good working relations with all members of staff and promote effective and efficient teamwork.
• Excellent at multi-tasking and dealing with pressure, by doing on calls and working independently.
• Monitor stocks of reagents and consumables and advice section head staff when minimum levels are approaching and order as directed.
• Assist with training development amongst new members of staff.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.

PgCert Diploma - Biomedical Science - University Greenwich (2019-01 - 2019-12)

Bachelor of BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Science - University Of Wolverhampton (1998-01 - 2003-12)

A-Levels - Psychology, Biology, Environmental Sciences - St Philips Sixth Form College (1995-01 - 1997-12)

G.C.S.E.

• English Language, Mathematics, Art and Design, Panjabi, Biology, Chemistry, Double Science - Shireland High School (1992-01 - 1997-12)