Band 8a Blood Sciences Transfusion Operational Manager/Blood Transfusion Lead

HealthJobs Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time role

£37.00 per hour

Professional growth

Flexible locum work

Networking opportunities

Leadership experience

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd seeks a Band 8a Blood Sciences Transfusion Operational Manager/Blood Transfusion Lead in Carlisle. This full-time locum role offers £37.00 per hour and will provide senior leadership across multiple sites to uphold transfusion standards, quality and regulatory compliance.

The post requires extensive Blood Transfusion practice, governance expertise, and a proactive approach to maintain safety, quality, and service delivery in a critical healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Leadership and governance capabilities in Blood Transfusion services
• Experience with MHRA inspections and non-conformity closure
• Quality management and regulatory compliance experience

Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Person for Blood Transfusion services at Band 8a level
• Provide operational leadership across Blood Sciences and Blood Transfusion
• Utilise MHRA inspection experience to address non-conformities
• Lead on Blood Transfusion governance and quality assurance
• Submit annual compliance reports
• Ensure GMP compliance across the service
• Oversee policy implementation and service improvement
• Support staff development and competency assessment
• Monitor performance indicators and adherence to standards

Job description

Job Title: Band 8a Blood Sciences Transfusion Operational Manager/Blood Transfusion Lead
Specialism: Biomedical Scientist
Location: Carlisle, UK
Salary: £37.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Blood Sciences Transfusion Operational Manager/Blood Transfusion Lead within Biomedical Science in Carlisle. This full-time locum position offers an attractive rate of £37.00 per hour on an ongoing basis. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Blood Transfusion professional to take on a senior leadership role across multiple sites, ensuring the highest standards of transfusion practice, compliance, and operational excellence.

If you have extensive Blood Transfusion experience, MHRA inspection knowledge, and a passion for maintaining quality and safety standards, this role offers the perfect platform to utilise your expertise while making a significant impact within a vital healthcare service.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Benefit from the consistency and stability of a full-time role while enjoying the flexibility of locum work.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £37.00 per hour, rewarding your specialist knowledge and leadership experience.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your expertise through exposure to high-level operational management and regulatory compliance responsibilities.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy the advantages of locum work while maintaining a rewarding and impactful career.
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with specialists and senior healthcare professionals across multiple sites.
• Leadership Experience: Take ownership of a critical service area and contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.

What you will do

• Act as the Responsible Person (RP) for Blood Transfusion services at Band 8a level.
• Provide operational leadership across Blood Sciences and Blood Transfusion services.
• Utilise your MHRA inspection experience to address and close non-conformities effectively.
• Lead on Blood Transfusion governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure completion and submission of annual compliance reports.
• Maintain full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Oversee policy implementation, quality management systems, and service improvement initiatives.
• Support staff development, training, and competency assessment within Blood Transfusion services.
• Monitor performance indicators and ensure adherence t