Blood transfusion Laboratory Manager

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager (Band 8a ) Blood Transfusion -

An opportunity has arisen for a Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager (Band 8a ) to join the dynamic and evolving team within the Blood transfusion Department at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.The department is looking for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with IBMS Certificate of Competence (or equivalent pre-2004) and appropriate post-graduate qualification.

The Blood Transfusion Laboratory is one of the largest in the UK offering a analysis using Grifols analysers and processes over 50,000 samples each year. The department holds UKAS ISO15189:2022 accreditation and is an HCPC approved training laboratory. Training and development opportunities are available and all staff are encouraged actively to participate in CPD.

Previous experience in NHS is essential.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager will be responsible for the organisation and quality of the work within the Blood Transfusion Laboratory across Cardiff, including Blood Grouping, Antibody Screening and Identification, Special Serology and the selection of blood components for transfusion. They will also be responsible for managing the budget within the limits agreed with the Haematology Services Manager.They will communicate with all key stakeholders to provide a responsive service in line with clinical need, support the UHB core values and contribute to service review and progression. To take an active role in self and staff training and development within the BTL, performing personal development and performance reviews.

They will lead the Transfusion Practitioner team in clinical and laboratory activities. The post holder will deputise for the Haematology Service Manager when required.

Job purpose , is to maintain a high quality Blood Transfusion service to users within Cardiff and Vale Trust (UHW and Llandough Hospital), Velindre Hospital Trust , and surrounding GP practices . Co-operate with the laboratory Manager an Head of the Department in the planning for future service development with special emphasis on the development of a robust, sustainable quality management system for use throughout the Department.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.