Job summary
Permanent post. Full time 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen, at Royal Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, to lead a high performing Haematology Department as the specialty Laboratory. The role also encompasses an exceptional Blood Sciences Specimen Reception and Phlebotomy Team.
The Job will involve close working relationships with the Blood Transfusion Manager (as staffing is shared across the area) and the Specimen Reception/Phlebotomy Manager, who will report directly to the post holder.
Main duties of the job
Promoting continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all specialties. Lead in the delivery of service and workforce transformation and re-design in line with departmental objectives. Primary focus on benefits realisation of new Laboratory Information management system and ensuring staffing is fit for the future.
Assisting the Consultant Head of service in providing a comprehensive scientific service, analytical and interpretive, to nationally accepted standards and will be required to deliver a broad range of complex, specialised and non-routine scientific work requiring skilled performance with a high level of individual responsibility.
To participate/chair in departmental meetings including the department specific, Laboratory Medicine Operational Team and Governance escalating good and poor performance as appropriate.
Day to day management of the specialities including Health and Safety compliance, UKAS standards, HR matters, payroll, finances, physical resources and data collection/analysis.
About us
The Department is keen to develop all staff and Continuing Professional Development would be wholeheartedly supported by Laboratory Medicine to enable you to reach your full potential.
You would be expected to play a full part in our professional team, communicating well with the Diagnostic Support Services Divisional team, Consultants, Service Managers, Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants but must also be able to work quickly and efficiently on your own initiative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership and line management to the Haematology Laboratory Service - and second line support to the Blood Sciences Specimen Reception and Phlebotomy Teams
Take an active role as a senior member of the Laboratory Medicine team.
Take an active lead in the planning and development of high quality services in line with the clinical governance process.
Lead the continuous improvement process using Lean Management principles.
Take a leading role in the recruitment and retention of staff, alongside the Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager; as staffing is shared between specialities.
Responsible for promoting and sustaining high quality performance, implementing and monitoring corrective actions where necessary and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies such as: UKAS etc
Manage the day to day financial and physical resources of the laboratory.
Provide data and manage requests for data relevant to the service.
Provide advice to the Service Manager on issues relating to service delivery. Act as the main point of contact for the provision of specialist advice to service users.
To work with the Computer Officer to provide and develop systems for the collection of data throughout Pathology.
Work closely with the Computer Manager on IT issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership and line management to the Haematology Laboratory Service - and second line support to the Blood Sciences Specimen Reception and Phlebotomy Teams
Take an active role as a senior member of the Laboratory Medicine team.
Take an active lead in the planning and development of high quality services in line with the clinical governance process.
Lead the continuous improvement process using Lean Management principles.
Take a leading role in the recruitment and retention of staff, alongside the Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager; as staffing is shared between specialities.
Responsible for promoting and sustaining high quality performance, implementing and monitoring corrective actions where necessary and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies such as: UKAS etc
Manage the day to day financial and physical resources of the laboratory.
Provide data and manage requests for data relevant to the service.
Provide advice to the Service Manager on issues relating to service delivery. Act as the main point of contact for the provision of specialist advice to service users.
To work with the Computer Officer to provide and develop systems for the collection of data throughout Pathology.
Work closely with the Computer Manager on IT issues.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of team building and change management
- IT skills in a healthcare environment.
- Proven customer liaison skills demonstrating a concern for patient welfare.
- Other key skills listed in person spec
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of National guidelines for the appropriate discipline. Knowledge of United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) standards. Theoretical knowledge commensurate with HPC Registration.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Desirable
- Awareness of the Pathology modernisation programme and/or Pathology Networks.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years at a supervisory level in the relevant discipline.
- Extensive experience in all aspects of routine work in the appropriate discipline.
- Delivering staff training and development.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge & experience in the appropriate discipline.
Desirable
- Practical/Supervisory knowledge of Andrology services.
- Practical/Supervisory knowledge of Mortuary services. (HTA)
- Experience of budget & project management.
Education-Qualificiations
Essential
- Registered Biomedical Scientist with the Health Professions Council (HPC).
- MSc Biomedical Science plus further specialist training (or equivalent qualification/experience).
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Evidence of recent attendance at specialist courses. Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
- Member of IBMS
- Certificate/Diploma in extended or expert practice.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of team building and change management
- IT skills in a healthcare environment.
- Proven customer liaison skills demonstrating a concern for patient welfare.
- Other key skills listed in person spec
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of National guidelines for the appropriate discipline. Knowledge of United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) standards. Theoretical knowledge commensurate with HPC Registration.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Desirable
- Awareness of the Pathology modernisation programme and/or Pathology Networks.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years at a supervisory level in the relevant discipline.
- Extensive experience in all aspects of routine work in the appropriate discipline.
- Delivering staff training and development.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge & experience in the appropriate discipline.
Desirable
- Practical/Supervisory knowledge of Andrology services.
- Practical/Supervisory knowledge of Mortuary services. (HTA)
- Experience of budget & project management.
Education-Qualificiations
Essential
- Registered Biomedical Scientist with the Health Professions Council (HPC).
- MSc Biomedical Science plus further specialist training (or equivalent qualification/experience).
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Evidence of recent attendance at specialist courses. Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
- Member of IBMS
- Certificate/Diploma in extended or expert practice.
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).
