Theresa Barks BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, MSc Pathological Sciences, CSci, FIBMS
Deputy Laboratory Manager - Haematology (RHH)
Theresa started her career in haematology at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield as a trainee biomedical scientist in 1989. Once qualified, she went on to complete her MSc and continued to develop her knowledge and skills in haematology, blood bank, cell markers, red cell investigations and coagulation.
In 1999, she progressed to a senior position at Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, where she became training lead for the haematology department and internal assessor for the CPSM. She played an integral part in developing the training strategy and competence assessment for the department.
Theresa then moved to work as a Senior BMS in a blood sciences laboratory at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, where she gained an insight into chemistry automation and work processes. This ignited her interest in multidisciplinary working and as training lead, implemented cross discipline training for the trainee biomedical scientists and acted as mentor for students undertaking the generic portfolio.
Returning to Sheffield in 2007 Theresa joined the team at the Northern General Hospital where she was involved with students undertaking the specialist portfolio, then moved onto quality lead for haematology. Whilst in this role, Theresa worked closely with the managerial and senior teams to ensure successful outcomes for CPA/UKAS inspections of the department.
In 2019 Theresa acted in the role of Laboratory Manager for Blood Sciences.
Tel: 0114 226 7666
