Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic Blood Sciences Department as a Deputy Manager responsible for Haematology.
You will play an important role in the operations teams working alongside managers responsible Biochemistry, Specimen Reception, Training and Development and Quality Management.You will have a resilient approach to provide leadership and take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Haematology team.
We are looking for a pro-active individual with excellent people-management abilities and attention to detail. You will also have exceptional leadership and communication skills to ensure continuous quality improvement to strengthen and develop areas across the Haematology team and the wider Blood Sciences Department.
Main duties of the job
Responsible as lead Healthcare Scientist for Haematology.
Manages and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the team.
Leads on service improvement.
Processes highly specialist investigations and responsible for standard and quality of results of the service.
Provides expert advice, opinions training to own and other professions in specialist area of activity.
Provides specialist training in own or other disciplines.
To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.
Maintain and promote professional image of the CUH Trust.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 12th May 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 22nd May 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 12th May 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 22nd May 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical scientist.
- Appropriate Post Graduate Masters degree or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a specialised analytical or clinical area relevant to post.
- Substantial practical experience of working in a biomedical science laboratory.
- Demonstrable experience of working with a QMS.
- Experience of performing incident investigations, audits and evaluating risk assessments.
- Experience of line managing people and leadership.
- Experience of pathology IT systems and standard software packages.
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS.
- Practical experience of working in a blood sciences laboratory.
- Previous experience of using dashboards and/or statistical calculation software such as Power BI or R.
- Previous experience of service planning and workforce related transformation projects.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge in a specialised analytical or clinical area relevant to post.
- Demonstrable understanding of UKAS requirements.
- Demonstrable knowledge of HR polices.
- To have undertaken Research, Development and audit activities.
Desirable
- Relevant scientific publications.
Skills
Essential
- Supervision and training of staff.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills at all levels.
- Interpretation and analytical skills.
- Demonstrable mentoring skills.
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently.
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of other to meet needs of the service.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.
Desirable
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical scientist.
- Appropriate Post Graduate Masters degree or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a specialised analytical or clinical area relevant to post.
- Substantial practical experience of working in a biomedical science laboratory.
- Demonstrable experience of working with a QMS.
- Experience of performing incident investigations, audits and evaluating risk assessments.
- Experience of line managing people and leadership.
- Experience of pathology IT systems and standard software packages.
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS.
- Practical experience of working in a blood sciences laboratory.
- Previous experience of using dashboards and/or statistical calculation software such as Power BI or R.
- Previous experience of service planning and workforce related transformation projects.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge in a specialised analytical or clinical area relevant to post.
- Demonstrable understanding of UKAS requirements.
- Demonstrable knowledge of HR polices.
- To have undertaken Research, Development and audit activities.
Desirable
- Relevant scientific publications.
Skills
Essential
- Supervision and training of staff.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills at all levels.
- Interpretation and analytical skills.
- Demonstrable mentoring skills.
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently.
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of other to meet needs of the service.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.
Desirable
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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).