Band 8a Laboratory Manager - Blood Transfusion
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager within the University Hospitals Birmingham laboratories. The role will be Birmingham Heartlands site based, but will look after Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital, working closely with other laboratory managers across the UHB sites.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust is one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in England. The Trust is composed of four main hospital sites; Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital & Solihull Hospital.
Applicants for the post will need to have an extensive knowledge of Blood Transfusion, laboratory and information systems, plus a developed understanding of the requirements for UKAS, MHRA and Quality Management Systems. They will need to be enthusiastic, maintain and develop high standards of quality and enjoy working as part of a team. There are many new developments taking place in Blood Transfusion including the role out of a fully automated blood fridge system and bed side administration as we all as on going IT infrastructure updates.
The post holder will liaise closely with the Head BMS and Clinical Lead, providing timely and accurate information concerning all aspects of service provision within their area.
You must be HCPC registered, possess a Degree and MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, FIBMS or Higher specialist Diploma and maintain CPD.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have operational oversight and autonomy within Blood Transfusion at Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital. They will be the lead specialist in Blood Transfusion, responsible for providing expert advice and support to service users locally, regionally and nationally. They provide professional management leadership for Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and other Scientific and Technical/Support staff over a wide range of specialised diagnostic techniques required to deliver a fit for purpose clinical laboratory service. They will liaise closely with the Head Biomedical Scientist and Clinical Service Lead, providing timely and accurate information concerning all aspects of service provision within their area.
This remit includes ensuring; the technical and scientific robustness of analytical equipment and techniques, system trouble shooting and maintenance of turnaround times, the continued competency of staff to undertake these complex analyses, interpreting laboratory results and providing appropriate advise, the maintenance and review of internal and external quality assurance and compliance with national quality standards e.g. ISO 15189, and also maintenance of our MHRA licence, the efficient use of financial, material and human resources and ensuring there are adequate numbers of motivated and trained staff to maintain a 24hr service requiring the monitoring of work practices and absences.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of biomedical Science (IBMS).
- Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HPC guidelines.
- Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Science guidelines.
- Evidence of specialist, advanced and update training
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC).
- Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
- Completion of post registration specialist competency portfolio.
- Attended formal management course.
- Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally.
- Management qualification
Experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development and discipline specific proficiency for HPC registration.
- Demonstration of relevant experience commensurate with post requirements.
- Managing a team, project or section including managing absence, recruitment, appraisals.
- An advanced, highly specialist knowledge of:
- Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Haemostasis & Thrombosis, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Cellular Pathology as appropriate).
- Principles and practice of management techniques.
- Fault finding and troubleshooting on a wide range of highly specialised complex equipment.
- Quality control, assurance, and audit practices.
- Laboratory health and safety.
- Laboratory accreditation standards.
- HPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
- Proven experience and involvement of compliance with UKAS requirements at a senior level.
- Experience in designing and delivering training/ presentations to staff.
- Experience in writing, implementing, and updating SOPS/ policies/ guidelines.
- Knowledge of IT including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- In depth knowledge of best laboratory practices and their application to the working environment.
- Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
- Evidence of HR and Personnel experience
- Experience of implementing and managing staff rotas
- Knowledge of Trust laboratory information
- systems
Additional Criteria
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Assertive and calm under pressure
- Innovative
- Ability to be flexible to work shift patterns as required by service provision.
- Able to participate in Duty Manager rosters for out of hours service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm
- Company
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom B15 2TH
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50952.00 - £57349.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom B15 2TH
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50952.00 - £57349.00 a year
- Posted