Swydd wag: Blood Sciences Service Lead, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Calderdale / huddersfield

Crynodeb o'r swydd

Prif leoliad

Pathology

Gradd

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Contract

Cyfnod Penodol: 6 mis (Fixed term - 6 months)

Oriau

Rhan-amser
Gweithio hyblyg

18.75 awr yr wythnos (up to 18.75 hours per week)

Cyfeirnod y swydd

372-FSS2775-B

Cyflogwr: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Calderdale
Tref: Calderdale / huddersfield
Cyflog: £55,690 - £62,682 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Yn cau: 25/08/2025 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 02/09/2025

Blood Sciences Service Lead

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

As Service lead you will be responsible for the development and delivery of a quality and effective Laboratory. You will work with the exsisting Blood Sciences manager in developing service plans, challenging existing practices, ensuring progressive solutions, which take into account models of best practice, are incorporated.

You will ensure that all income required to support delivery of the service is identified and that budgets to deliver this are realistic.

You will work closely with the General Manager, clinicians and services in other parts of the Trust to ensure delivery plans are compatible and to maximise opportunities for more efficient ways of working. Supporting Clinicians to re-design services that deliver improved clinical outcomes for patients, reduced waiting times and more efficient use of resources.

Manyleb y person

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Meini prawf hanfodol

Educated to Degree level or equivalent
Registered with HCPC
Hold Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Hold a management Qualification or demonstrate equivalent experience
Extensive relevant CPD

Meini prawf dymunol

Hold Chartered Scientist (CSci) status with the science council

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Meini prawf hanfodol

Recent experience of the management of a pathology laboratory
Experience of budget management
Experience of human resource management
Experience of change management
Experience of service development
Knowledge and experience of UKAS ISO:15189 standard
Extensive knowledge of Blood sciences techniques
Knowledge of UK NEQAS requirements

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Meini prawf hanfodol

Excellent leadership skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Ability to develop and motivate staff
Ability to resolve conflict

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.