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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Biomedical Scientist Quality & Training Lead (Haem/BTS)

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Job summary

The post holder will have responsibility for the day to day Quality/Training operations of the Haematology/Transfusion laboratory service with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT), delivered at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital sites.

Working in partnership with the Lead and Senior BMS for Haematology, Transfusion and Quality Manager, of Pathology. The post holder will ensure that the requirements for laboratory accreditation (UKAS/MHRA) and the needs of service users are consistently met.

The post holder will provide effective quality, leadership and training to the department.

The post holder will be part of the Quality and departmental management team, and will participate in Haematology/Transfusion management, Quality, and departmental meetings. The post holder may also be required to represent the Department and/or Directorate at meetings at Divisional and Trust level.

Main duties of the job

  1. Will work as a key member of the Departmental Management Team, which is responsible for the effective operational management and strategic direction of Haematology/Transfusion at ELHT.
  2. Will work in partnership with the Lead Biomedical Scientists, Pathology Quality Manager and Laboratory Operations Manager and other senior staff, to develop and promote efficient and effective quality & training systems and processes.
  3. Will take a proactive role in the continuing provision of a high quality and responsive service meeting both regulatory and accreditation requirements.
  4. Will set and ensure the development and acceptance of challenging but realistic objectives for staff, and through leadership, motivation and systematic performance management to achieve the required results, in regards to quality and standards set out by UKAS and MHRA.
  5. Lead and oversee Haematology/Transfusion quality objectives. To manage (department specific) quality management system (Qpulse). Maintain standards with respect to UKAS and MHRA. Update the quality management systems and processes in line with national changes, or UKAS/MHRA.

About us

At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

The Haematology/Transfusion Department at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the Blood Sciences laboratory and operates on two sites; these are at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing both sites.

Details

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D092-24

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead and oversee Haematology/Transfusion quality objectives. To manage (department specific) quality management system (Qpulse). Maintain standards with respect to UKAS and MHRA. Update the quality management systems and processes in line with national changes, or UKAS/MHRA.

Oversee the departmental's training schedule and commitments. This part of the role will be supported by band 6 members of staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead and oversee Haematology/Transfusion quality objectives. To manage (department specific) quality management system (Qpulse). Maintain standards with respect to UKAS and MHRA. Update the quality management systems and processes in line with national changes, or UKAS/MHRA.

Oversee the departmental's training schedule and commitments. This part of the role will be supported by band 6 members of staff.

Person Specification

Educational and Experience

Essential

  • BSc Honours Biomedical Science
  • HCPC registration
  • MSc Biomedical Science

Desirable

  • Post graduation experience (in years)
  • Additional qualifications e.g. IBMS Higher National Diploma etc.
Person Specification

Educational and Experience

Essential

  • BSc Honours Biomedical Science
  • HCPC registration
  • MSc Biomedical Science

Desirable

  • Post graduation experience (in years)
  • Additional qualifications e.g. IBMS Higher National Diploma etc.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Blood Transfusion Manager / Haematology Manager

Lee Carter or Bilal Patel

Lee.Carter@elht.nhs.uk

01254734190

Details

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D092-24

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


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