Job summary
Are you a confident Biomedical Scientist leader ready to make a real impact in a fastpaced Blood Sciences Pathology environment?
We are looking for a Blood Sciences Manager to lead our Blood Sciences Department in planning, leading, organising and controlling the operation of the laboratory service in line with the clinical direction of relevant Lead Consultants (including Haematology, Chemistry, and Immunology). They will be responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, quality, efficiency and safety of laboratory operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies. We are seeking a proactive, confident leader who can make sound decisions under pressure and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels. We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist with a strong leadership background, a minimum of 5 years experience in a senior operational management role.
If this opportunity interests you, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Please note, previously unsuccessful applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The Blood Sciences Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving the diagnostic delivery that underpins our Blood Sciences service. You will be responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, quality, efficiency and safety of laboratory operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies, designed to keep our laboratories running smoothly whileenhancing the care we provide to patients.
In this role, you'll guide and inspire the Blood Sciences leadership team, collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and take an active role in shaping the department's service provision and delivery strategy.
You'll also champion continuous improvement, helping to identify opportunities for innovation and better 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.
Core responsibilities will include:
- To lead, coordinate and monitor the work of various Haematology, Chemistry, & Immunology sections involved in laboratory service provision, managing workflows and staffing levels and coordinating with other teams and services to ensure a joined up efficient service focused on maximising quality and speed of service to requestingclinicians
- Manage and oversee the blood science administration/reception staff (approx. 50 WTE)
- To provide overall management, organisation, and operational problem solving for the laboratory service and its day-to-day operation across relevant Severn Pathology sites.
- Develop and manage effective business continuity management/resilience arrangements.
- Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity, scheduling and coordinating workforce availability, including rostering, training planning, skills development andsuccession planning.
- To manage the integration of services from existing arrangementsincluding project managing service moves and introduction of new ways of operating
- Working collaboratively with colleagues have, accountability for quality of laboratory services, including ensuring accreditation, quality control and assurance standards
- Monitor and report on service and financial performance, driving improvements to ensure targets are met and customer service is maintained and enhanced.
- Laboratory equipment management, including management of consumables and liaison with equipment suppliers over equipment maintenance, performance and fault resolution.
- Working collaboratively with the Severn Pathology Health and Safety Lead, manage and ensure operational health and safety across all aspects of laboratory service provision.
- To support the relevant Lead Consultants to develop and integrate diagnostic and analytical techniques into appropriate patient pathways to improve patient outcomes.
- Scan for new business opportunities, scoping possibilities and supporting bids for new services.
- To plan and implement integrated multi sectional (Immunology, Haematology & Biochemistry) service developments.
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.
Core responsibilities will include:
- To lead, coordinate and monitor the work of various Haematology, Chemistry, & Immunology sections involved in laboratory service provision, managing workflows and staffing levels and coordinating with other teams and services to ensure a joined up efficient service focused on maximising quality and speed of service to requestingclinicians
- Manage and oversee the blood science administration/reception staff (approx. 50 WTE)
- To provide overall management, organisation, and operational problem solving for the laboratory service and its day-to-day operation across relevant Severn Pathology sites.
- Develop and manage effective business continuity management/resilience arrangements.
- Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity, scheduling and coordinating workforce availability, including rostering, training planning, skills development andsuccession planning.
- To manage the integration of services from existing arrangementsincluding project managing service moves and introduction of new ways of operating
- Working collaboratively with colleagues have, accountability for quality of laboratory services, including ensuring accreditation, quality control and assurance standards
- Monitor and report on service and financial performance, driving improvements to ensure targets are met and customer service is maintained and enhanced.
- Laboratory equipment management, including management of consumables and liaison with equipment suppliers over equipment maintenance, performance and fault resolution.
- Working collaboratively with the Severn Pathology Health and Safety Lead, manage and ensure operational health and safety across all aspects of laboratory service provision.
- To support the relevant Lead Consultants to develop and integrate diagnostic and analytical techniques into appropriate patient pathways to improve patient outcomes.
- Scan for new business opportunities, scoping possibilities and supporting bids for new services.
- To plan and implement integrated multi sectional (Immunology, Haematology & Biochemistry) service developments.
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).
