Job overview

Haematology and Transfusion Manager

Band 8A - 37.5 hours - Permanent 

An exciting Opportunity Awaits at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust. 
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking Biomedical Scientist to lead the Haematology and Transfusion Department at Tameside and Glossop Integrated  Care NHS Foundation Trust. Become a part of a great team committed to providing the highest  quality service, with a commitment to grow and train the next generation of Biomedical scientists through apprenticeships, and collaboration with surrounding universities.

Situated just eight miles east of vibrant Manchester, and serving a dynamic population of approximately 250,000, our hospital offers the perfect blend of accessibility to central Manchester and the breath-taking Peak District. Whether you crave peaceful countryside walks or the pulsating energy of a bustling city nightlife, Tameside ICFT puts it all within your easy reach.
Our modern laboratory is fully computerised, with electronic connecting with wards and local GPs for requesting and delivering results. Imagine working with top-notch equipment, including 2 x Beckman Coulter AU5812, 2 x Beckman Coulter DxI 800, 1 x Beckman Coulter DxI 9000, 2 x Tosoh G11, 2 x Beckman Coulter DxH 800, 2 x Werfen ACL TOP 350, 2 x Ortho Visions, and Sebia Hydrasys

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist responsible for the management of the Haematology and Transfusion service by training, organising, and deploying the staff for safe, effective and efficient service delivery, providing a high standard of technical/scientific work within the available resources. The post holder will also be expected to be a subject matter expert in Haematology and Transfusion. The post holder will represent the Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM) at Divisional Meetings within the Trust and externally as required

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. 

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: 

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. 

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. 

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.