Adv. Biomedical Scientist Section Manager - Haem/Blood Transfusion

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford invites applications for the position of Section Manager overseeing Haematology and Blood Transfusion. The post is primarily based at Bradford Royal Infirmary Pathology Department, with requirement to work at IPS laboratories as needed.

The Section Manager will lead the department's operational organisation, supervise day-to-day technical running, interpret and validate results, and provide technical advice to clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Supervise day-to-day technical running of Haematology and Transfusion sections.
• Interpret and validate laboratory results and advise clinical staff.
• Deputise for the Cross-site Service Lead when required.

Responsibilities

• Work in various areas of the department and deputise for the Cross-site Service Lead when necessary.
• Supervise and participate in the day-to-day technical running of the Haematology and Transfusion section to provide an efficient, safe, high-quality service.
• Supervise in the Transfusion section as appropriate, including roster-based participation.
• Supervise and monitor the quality of the work of BMSs and MLAs within the department.
• Supervise the implementation and monitoring of internal and external quality control and quality assurance systems in cooperation with the Service.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an innovative laboratory as a key person who will work alongside laboratory based Biomedical Scientists, advanced Biomedical Scientists, Consultant Haematologist, Clinical Directors and Pathology Service Managers to drive improvements to service.

Applications are invited for the position of Section Manager overseeing Haematology/ Blood Transfusion, the post is primarily based at Bradford Royal Infirmary Pathology Department, but applicants will be required to work at any of the IPS laboratories as required. The section manager will take a lead role within the department and hold responsibility for operational organisation of both departments. The post holder will be expected to work alongside colleagues within IPS to ensure common processes and procedures.

For full details please see attached advertisement

• To work in the various areas of the department and to deputise for the Cross-site Service Lead when necessary.
• To supervise and participate in the day to day technical running of the Haematology and Transfusion section so as to provide an efficient, safe, high quality service. This is to include the interpretation and validation of laboratory results and to provide technical advice to clinical staff.
• To supervise in the Transfusion section as and when appropriate, including participation through these sections on a roster basis.
• To supervise and monitor the quality of the work of the BMS's and MLA's within the department.
• To supervise the implementation and monitoring of appropriate internal and external quality control and quality assurance systems in co-operation with the Service

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our Values

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Aldyth Storey Job title: Cross-Site Haematology Service Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07773 962616