Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team of East and South East London (ESEL) Pathology Partnership in our journey to excellence. Applications are invited for position of Blood Transfusion Scientific Lead for our ESEL Network. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic, shares our vision of a high-quality transfusion service, and must be suitably qualified and highly experienced in Blood Transfusion sciences. This role is offered assubstantive employment.
Management & Leadership: The role is to provide management and leadership for the Blood Transfusion services across the ESEL Pathology network and is accountable for leading and managing the delivery and development of the Blood Transfusion across all seven Pathology Partnership sites, with the potential for expansion. The post holder plays a major part in the coordination, development and implementation of complex services and transformation that will improve the efficiency and quality of Partnership's Blood Transfusion services. Responsible for Blood Transfusion projects, planning daily service delivery, and subsequent establishment and maintenance of effective performance management processes that monitors performance against plans and in the event of under-performance, propose rapid and decisive corrective action.
Main duties of the job
Operational: The successful candidate will have direct line management and provide leadership to several Operational Leads across the ESEL Network to develop and lead a highly skilled workforce providing a comprehensive, cost effective and high-quality Blood Transfusion service. The post holder will also lead the ESEL Transfusion Practitioner Team, working closely with the Hospital Transfusion Committee to pursue "best practice", ensuring appropriate use of blood components, and alternatives to transfusion, in accordance with the partnership directive, BCSH guidelines 2014, and BSQR 2005.
Quality and Governance: The post holder will take a strategic lead in the continuing provision of a high quality and responsive service meeting both regulatory including the EU Directive on Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (MHRA), UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and SHOT standards and requirements adherence and compliance across the ESEL Network and collaborates with the Pathology Quality & Governance Team to achieve this.
The ESEL Blood Transfusion Scientific Lead will work to combine the vision of the ESEL partnership with the recommendations of the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and the National Blood Transfusion Committee (NBTC) 5-year strategy to make transfusion care safer across NHS
About us
The NHS East andSouth EastLondon Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate,cultivateand support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Hugh Boothe | Blood Sciences Divisional Manager | NHS ESEL Pathology Partnership | 07761 405257 | hugh.boothe@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Hugh Boothe | Blood Sciences Divisional Manager | NHS ESEL Pathology Partnership | 07761 405257 | hugh.boothe@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Transfusion Laboratory systems
- Experience of effectively managing staff, including HR issues
- Significant experience at 8a level in Blood Transfusion
Desirable
- Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources to extend the service when required
- Experience of audit in evaluating and developing a service
- Experience of managing a budget
Skills
Essential
- Experience of Transfusion method development
- Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and their application to Pathology
- Competent in complex laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data/results/concepts
- Comprehensive knowledge of management of quality within the laboratory
- Working knowledge and experience of MHRA ISO 15189 standards
Desirable
- Track record of implementing and managing change
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge in Transfusion Science
- Good knowledge of Quality management systems and MHRA standards
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
- Ability to lead and manage staff in a large and complex laboratory
- H&S legislation and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of setting up a new service
- Experience of implementing Evidence Based Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Biomedical Science/Transfusion or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
- Evidence of management and leadership training
- BBTS Specialist Certificate or equivalent experience
- Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in Clinical haematology and how they may influence the future of Pathology
Desirable
- Recognised Management qualification
Other
Essential
- Committed to the continuous development of staff and self
- Able to prioritise, organise and delegate
- Commitment to developing a culture of openness and partnership
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings
Desirable
- Experience in giving presentations to diverse audiences
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Transfusion Laboratory systems
- Experience of effectively managing staff, including HR issues
- Significant experience at 8a level in Blood Transfusion
Desirable
- Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources to extend the service when required
- Experience of audit in evaluating and developing a service
- Experience of managing a budget
Skills
Essential
- Experience of Transfusion method development
- Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and their application to Pathology
- Competent in complex laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data/results/concepts
- Comprehensive knowledge of management of quality within the laboratory
- Working knowledge and experience of MHRA ISO 15189 standards
Desirable
- Track record of implementing and managing change
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge in Transfusion Science
- Good knowledge of Quality management systems and MHRA standards
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
- Ability to lead and manage staff in a large and complex laboratory
- H&S legislation and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of setting up a new service
- Experience of implementing Evidence Based Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Biomedical Science/Transfusion or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
- Evidence of management and leadership training
- BBTS Specialist Certificate or equivalent experience
- Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in Clinical haematology and how they may influence the future of Pathology
Desirable
- Recognised Management qualification
Other
Essential
- Committed to the continuous development of staff and self
- Able to prioritise, organise and delegate
- Commitment to developing a culture of openness and partnership
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings
Desirable
- Experience in giving presentations to diverse audiences
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).
