Job summary
Applications are invited for a suitably qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our committed and enthusiastic team in the Blood Sciences department at North Bristol NHS Trust. The department, which consists of Immunology, Haematology & Transfusion and Clinical Biochemistry provides a wide range of services to acute and primary care within the Bristol area and also provides a number of regional services.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic individual with excellent leadership skills, who along with the Blood Sciences Service Manager and Clinical Heads of Service will be responsible for the delivery of an efficient, expert and cost-effective Blood Sciences service for North Bristol NHS Trust and all other service users.
Main duties of the job
Working with the Blood Sciences Manager and Clinical Heads of Service provide an efficient, expert and cost effective Blood Sciences service for North Bristol NHS Trust and all other service users. This will include responsibility for continuing quality improvement and overall performance of the service, ensuring all training, health and safety and quality management requirements are appropriate and implemented. Overall oversight of all quality management elements including final oversight of all method documentation within given areas of responsibility. Working with the clinical leads of the specialisms to review the strategic requirements of the service and ensure that where appropriate this ensure that the service remains at the forefront of service delivery, quality and patient pathway delivery.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To provide overall management, organisation, and operational problem solving for the laboratory service and its day-to-day operation across relevant Severn Pathology sites. Operationally manage effective business continuity management and resilience arrangements. Working with the Service Manager in the management and delivery of quality and quantity of employee productivity, scheduling and coordinating workforce availability, including rostering, training planning, skills development and succession planning. To deliver, the integration of services from existing arrangements including project managing service moves and introduction of new ways of operating.
Working collaboratively with Severn Pathology lead roles, accountability for quality and governance of laboratory services, including ensuring accreditation and quality control and assurance standards are met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To provide overall management, organisation, and operational problem solving for the laboratory service and its day-to-day operation across relevant Severn Pathology sites. Operationally manage effective business continuity management and resilience arrangements. Working with the Service Manager in the management and delivery of quality and quantity of employee productivity, scheduling and coordinating workforce availability, including rostering, training planning, skills development and succession planning. To deliver, the integration of services from existing arrangements including project managing service moves and introduction of new ways of operating.
Working collaboratively with Severn Pathology lead roles, accountability for quality and governance of laboratory services, including ensuring accreditation and quality control and assurance standards are met.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Postgraduate qualification in pathology discipline
- Management qualification or attendance at relevant management modules
work experience
Essential
- minimum of 6 years post grad and 2 years management experience
- experience of staff management
- experience of change management
- Experience of working in an NHS pathology service
Desirable
- Experience of delivering service change
Knowledege/skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Understanding of UKAS and MHRA requriements
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Postgraduate qualification in pathology discipline
- Management qualification or attendance at relevant management modules
work experience
Essential
- minimum of 6 years post grad and 2 years management experience
- experience of staff management
- experience of change management
- Experience of working in an NHS pathology service
Desirable
- Experience of delivering service change
Knowledege/skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Understanding of UKAS and MHRA requriements
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).
