Job summary
Overall responsibility for the operational planning, organisation, and delivery of a quality diagnostic service within the Blood Sciences Department, in collaboration with the Leads of Departments which comprise Blood Sciences, Pathology Service Manager and Pathology Specialty Director in achieving the departments and Directorate aims. The role involves the strategic development of the department through the design, development, and implementation of a system of total quality management that supports and delivers the best quality service to patients and service users. This includes training, education, research, and audit programmes and advising and implementing national legislation and specialist guidelines for the benefit of RCHT patients and the wider healthcare community
Blood science consists currently of the following services:
Clinical Chemistry
Haematology
Blood Transfusion
Blood Science Reception
Point of Care & Phlebotomy
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for the overall management of Blood sciences and the delivery of high quality, timely and cost effective service . You would have overall responsibility for the workforce, KPI's, implementation oversight of process change and ensuring maintenance of regulatory compliance.
You would be providing strategic, managerial and leadership to the departmental senior management team and assist with the Peninsular pathology business case.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BMS degree or equivalent MSc, FIBMS or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in successful management of change
Desirable
- Laboratory diagnostics/Pathology experience
Experience
Essential
- Clear understanding of UKAS standards and quality management systems in a specialised clinical technical area.
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
Knowledge
Essential
- Capable of frequent and extended periods of concentration
- Able to plan and prioritise competing demands for resources
- Able to understand long term strategic planning for service delivery
Desirable
- Advanced analytical, scientific, and technical skills commensurate with the Pathology speciality and seniority of the post-holder
- Working knowledge of laboratory computer systems used in Pathology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BMS degree or equivalent MSc, FIBMS or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in successful management of change
Desirable
- Laboratory diagnostics/Pathology experience
Experience
Essential
- Clear understanding of UKAS standards and quality management systems in a specialised clinical technical area.
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
Knowledge
Essential
- Capable of frequent and extended periods of concentration
- Able to plan and prioritise competing demands for resources
- Able to understand long term strategic planning for service delivery
Desirable
- Advanced analytical, scientific, and technical skills commensurate with the Pathology speciality and seniority of the post-holder
- Working knowledge of laboratory computer systems used in Pathology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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