Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supervisory and Management
To be member of the Haematology Management Team and deputise for the Pathology Manager as required
To contribute in the decisions of strategic planning and policy with the Departmental Management
To assist the Pathology manager in the development of strategic and business plans for Haematology
To compile in conjunction with senior Haematology team and blood Transfusion manager the Annual Management review for Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
To solve complex scientific, technical and managerial problems that need highly specialised levels of skills in haematology and management
To contribute in the planning of decisions regarding laboratory repertoire and equipment procurement including report writing for operational requirement
To provide statistical information within Haematology
To contribute to the analysis and workforce planning needs of the Haematology establishment and skill mix as appropriate to the safe provision of service
To contribute to the recruitment, appointment and retention of staff in line with Trust polices and guidelines
To take a lead in control of staff deployment and maintain discipline in Haematology according to Trust Policy
To organise staff in covering the 24-hour working patterns of Haematology
To take lead in monitoring attendance, holidays and sickness absence and action according to Trust Policy
Clinical risk investigation and report writing
To ensure that all tests are performed and reported in an accurate and timely manner and to be able to communicate to all levels of health care professionals regarding the haematology service
To ensure compliance with statutory regulations, Health and Safety, fire etc. in the section
To conduct annual appraisals for a section of staff and performance assessment
To take a lead in counselling, grievance and welfare matters
To order laboratory consumables and monitor cost effectiveness with the Haematology budget
The post holder will deliver the Haematology laboratory service within the agreed budget
To monitor workload trends and secure funding in response to increased activity
To complete and monitor Key Performance indicators for Haematology and Phlebotomy services
To attend Pathology Directorate meetings
2. Scientific and Technical
To ensure all requests submitted to and accepted by the Department are processed in accordance with the department agreed protocols
To monitor and maintain high professional standards of the Haematology service and may initiate remedial action where necessary.
To plan, perform and interpret all Haematological investigations to a high level of competence.
To be responsible for the Technical Validation of test results prior to reporting.
To be responsible for the Clinical Validation of test results prior for reporting.
To be responsible for the data management of results on the Haematology computer system to ensure they are reported accurately and timely.
To implement Haematology polices and Standard Operating Procedures.
To implement and monitor Internal and External Quality Assurance Schemes.
To ensure stock levels are maintained to the required level within Haematology
To ensure equipment within the section is monitored and working at optimal performance and maintain maintenance records.
To ensure the commissioning and change control of new equipment in Haematology
To implement new methodology into Haematology in accordance with the Departments planning and improve and develop existing methodology.
To give technical support and guidance for research / clinical trials undertaken in Haematology
Achieve and maintain UKAS accreditation
3. Teaching/Development/Communication
To take a lead role in the induction, training, and development of all staff in the Haematology Department
To oversee training of staff in Haematological techniques in line with mandatory, professional and personal development according to service needs
To oversee technical mentorship of staff within Haematology
To oversee teaching and training in Haematology to a broad range of health care workers including medical staff up to Specialist Registrars
To co-ordinate the implementation of teaching and training programmes in Haematology
To ensure personal compliance with regards to mandatory, professional and personal development according to service needs
To maintain up-to-date knowledge in all aspects of Haematology methods and techniques
To develop the service in line with technological advances
To ensure personal compliance with professional codes of conduct
To facilitate two-way communication between management and staff
To promote the service and enhance the reputation of the department
To develop appropriate links with colleagues in the Pathology Clinical Network and Public Health Agencies
4. Clinical Governance
To implement audit to ensure compliance with and development of professional and local policies and procedures.
To work within agreed Trust policies and protocols
5. Management of Phlebotomy services
To manage the team of staff who undertake phlebotomy on the wards and OPD (approximately 2000 samples per week) with reference to-:
- Recruitment, selection and appointment of staff
- Training
- Appraisal
- Service provision and development
- Attendance and sickness absence
- Quality
- Discipline
- Liaison with other departments and policy writing
- Health and Safety
- Oversight of appointment system
6. Leadership
Act as a role model by demonstrating leadership and expertise, and by maintaining credibility within the Division, and external agencies, ensuring a positive image of the Trust is maintained.
Support the Division/Trust by the effective use of resources, e.g. staff, budget, premises, equipment, supplies and materials.
Empower staff to act on the implementation of organisational procedural documents.
7. Education/Learning
Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning.
8. Key working relationships
Work closely with the Blood Transfusion Manager to maintain the service across both departments.
Supervise and liaise with the Haematology Senior Biomedical Scientists to ensure optimum service within general haematology.
Supervise and liaise with the Phlebotomy manager to ensure a safe phlebotomy service.
Liaise with the Haematology Clinical Lead to receive clinical input into the service.
Work with other managers within Pathology to implement and maintain Pathology wide policies and procedures.
Responsible to the Pathology Directorate manager
