Biomedical Scientist Section Manager - Haematology/Blood Transfusion

Airedale NHS Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Airedale NHS Trust is seeking a Section Manager in Haematology/Blood Transfusion to oversee operations at Bradford Royal Infirmary. This role involves working closely with a skilled team and ensuring quality patient care. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in Biomedical Science and be registered with HCPC. This permanent position offers a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a Biomedical Science degree and HCPC registration.
• Significant experience in a Haematology lab is crucial.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and experience with Pathology quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day technical running of Haematology and Transfusion sections.
• Lead operational organisation of departments and ensure high-quality services.
• Monitor quality control and assure compliance with internal and external standards.

Skills

Experience of working within a Haematology laboratory

Significant discipline specific experience

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Experience of Pathology IT systems

Experience of training junior staff

Education

Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology

Relevant postgraduate qualification (MSc)

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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
  
  

About Us

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
  
  

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year BAND 7 with one off £3000 recruitment and retention premium

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-7250077

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Smith Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
• Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status (MSc)
  
  

Desirable

• Membership of profession body such as IBMS
• Holds a General Management Qualification
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
• Experience of working within a Haematology laboratory
• Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
• Experience of Pathology IT systems
• Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
• Experience of training junior staff
• Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
• Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
• Experience of working within a Haematology laboratory
• Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
• Experience of Pathology IT systems
• Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
• Experience of training junior staff
• Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
• Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
  
  

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Smith Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DA

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Smith Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DA

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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