Job overview

To be an efficient, flexible member of the laboratory and wider Pathology service providing a consistently high quality and professional service. The specific aim of the BCPS Haematology and Blood Transfusion Operational Manager role is to manage the day-to-day operations of a specific area of the laboratory service, at the hub or ESL laboratory, as an integral element of Pathology. The post holder is required to support in the delivery of a service that is compliant with HCPC, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005, and ISO Standards pertaining to UKAS accreditation. 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for suitable candidate for the operational manager role responsible for the day-to-day management  covering the Dudley ESL for Haematology and Transfusion. 

To be responsible for the delivery of the quality management system and meeting key performance indicators for that particular area of a laboratory service.

To be responsible for ensuring that all activities are undertaken in line with relevant policies of, accrediting and regulatory frameworks.

To manage staff on a day-to-day basis within the area covered including appraisal, training, CPD, performance, staff leave, sickness absence and participating in staff recruitment.

To have delegated responsibility for informing and implementing strategic developments within their team.

To manage delegated elements of staffing budgets and hold signatory status on behalf of their line manager.

To represent Pathology for issues relating to their particular area, which would involve liaising with representatives of the local commissioners and other external agencies.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve.  We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.