Job summary
Are you a confident Biomedical Scientist leader ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced Blood Sciences pathology environment?
We are seeking a Blood Sciences Manager to guide our department by planning, leading, organising, and overseeing laboratory operations in alignment with the clinical direction of Lead Consultants in Haematology, Chemistry, and Immunology. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the performance, quality, efficiency, and safety of the laboratory through effective management strategies and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a proactive, assured leader who can make sound decisions under pressure and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels. Although leadership experience within Blood Sciences is highly desirable, a strong background in Biomedical Science will also provide a strong platform for success.
The post holder will additionally serve as the Deputy Director of Pathology, supporting the Director of Pathology and representing the service at divisional, Trust, and network-level meetings as required.
Main duties of the job
The Blood Sciences Manager and Deputy Director of Pathology hold a central leadership role in shaping and delivering the diagnostic services that form the foundation of our Pathology department.
You will be responsible for optimising the performance, quality, efficiency, and safety of laboratory operations by introducing and overseeing effective strategies and processes that keep workflows running seamlessly and uphold exceptional standards of patient care.
In this position, you will lead and motivate the Blood Sciences team and the broader Pathology leadership group, working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will contribute significantly to the development of the department's service delivery plans and strategic direction. Additionally, you will champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for innovation and advancing more effective ways of working across the service.
About us
Pathology Services lie at the heart of patient care. Severn Pathology's mission is to provide a best in class, high quality, innovative, value for money pathology service that serves the needs of the healthcare market in the South West region and beyond. In doing so, we will strive to put pathology at the heart of a modern patient pathway, serving an increasingly diverse market.
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
For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) (or equivalent).
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Relevant postgraduate qualification at Masters level and/or extensive specialist experience.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Relevant management qualification or demonstrable management skills from a portfolio of evidence.
Work Experience
Essential
- Extensive leadership and operational management experience (5 years +) gained within a healthcare provider setting.
- Experience of managing a large budget and delivering significant and challenging annual savings plans.
- Experience of establishing and maintaining relationships with external organisations to ensure the delivery of Trust and wider health economy priorities.
- Experience of managing complex operational situations that involve staff from all levels within the organisation and across a range of professional and organisational boundaries.
- Evidence of significant achievement in managing and delivering strategic level projects or workstreams
- Experience of leading and managing substantial service change and redesign in a complex environment.
- Demonstrable track record in identifying and achieving performance improvement.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent understanding of current NHS strategy and policy framework and the impact on the provision of Pathology services within a large acute Trust.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Pathology issues currently facing primary and secondary care.
- Clear understanding of one or more the Trust's specialist provider status and the resultant impact on Pathology services.
- Exceptional knowledge of statutory requirements covering health and Safety, COSHH and UKAS Accreditation
- Significant demonstrable experience of leading and working effectively in a multi -professional environment
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) (or equivalent).
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Relevant postgraduate qualification at Masters level and/or extensive specialist experience.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Relevant management qualification or demonstrable management skills from a portfolio of evidence.
Work Experience
Essential
- Extensive leadership and operational management experience (5 years +) gained within a healthcare provider setting.
- Experience of managing a large budget and delivering significant and challenging annual savings plans.
- Experience of establishing and maintaining relationships with external organisations to ensure the delivery of Trust and wider health economy priorities.
- Experience of managing complex operational situations that involve staff from all levels within the organisation and across a range of professional and organisational boundaries.
- Evidence of significant achievement in managing and delivering strategic level projects or workstreams
- Experience of leading and managing substantial service change and redesign in a complex environment.
- Demonstrable track record in identifying and achieving performance improvement.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent understanding of current NHS strategy and policy framework and the impact on the provision of Pathology services within a large acute Trust.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Pathology issues currently facing primary and secondary care.
- Clear understanding of one or more the Trust's specialist provider status and the resultant impact on Pathology services.
- Exceptional knowledge of statutory requirements covering health and Safety, COSHH and UKAS Accreditation
- Significant demonstrable experience of leading and working effectively in a multi -professional environment
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).
