Job overview

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, highly motivated  and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists, to take technical management responsibility of the Haematology Laboratories, NCA NHS Trust.

The successful candidate will be qualified to MSc (FIBMS) or equivalent in Haematology or blood transfusion science. You will have an in-depth knowledge of haematology/blood transfusion practice at Advanced BMS grade. You will have the ability to manage the laboratory on a day to day basis supported by Advanced BMS, Specialist, Biomedical Scientist and Support staff and have a good working knowledge of the requirements needed to ensure compliance with BSQR (MHRA), UKAS ISO 15189. You will be committed to Patient Safety, improving and maintaining quality.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a Departmental Technical Manager in the Pathology discipline across hospital sites and will be responsible for the day-to-day technical management of the service. The post holder may be required to participate in the technical activities of the department when required.

Will be responsible for the day-to-day provision of a high quality, cost effective clinical service and will develop the service in line with departmental objectives. They will be responsible for the work of the area, for authorisation of results and supervision and training of all staff. They will be responsible for ensuring that maintenance is carried out on analysers and equipment and will take action to resolve problems. They will also be required to work autonomously.

They will advise the Service Manager on and participate in the evaluation, selection, implementation and development of new technology including analysers, IT systems diagnostic testing procedures.

They will support the Service Manager in the management of the department, by utilising resources and deploying the departmental budget in the most cost effective manner and identifying trends in expenditure at an early stage to facilitate effective remedial action.

They will be responsible for the management of all technical staff within the service area. The will deputise for the Service Manager as required.

The post requires advanced and specialist knowledge.

Working for our organisation

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.