Blood Sciences Section Manager - Haematology

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haematology Section Manager post at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, within the Blood Sciences Department, will lead the day-to-day Haematology operations and provide expert advice to users of the service. The post holder will drive service development in partnership with the Health Board Service Manager and Consultant Clinical Scientist staff.

They will supervise staff, oversee training and competence assessment, monitor QA/QC practices and ensure compliance with UKAS standards,

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with current registration.
• Educated to MSc level or hold IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology.
• Post-registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, technical and managerial leadership to Haematology staff.
• Section manage day-to-day running of the Haematology laboratory.
• Train, assess and ensure staff competence; monitor work practices to UKAS standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Staff training

Education

HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology

Tools

Siemens Advia 2120i Haematology analysers

Cellavision Digital Morphology System

Werfen TOPS Coagulation analysers

Job description

Role Overview

The successful post holder will section manage and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Haematology sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory. They will be responsible for providing expert advice to users of the service, evaluating new methodologies, developing, growing and optimizing the service in conjunction with Health Board Service Manager and Consultant Clinical Scientist staff. The Haematology Section is currently equipped with the Siemens Advia 2120i Haematology analysers, Cellavision Digital Morphology System, and Werfen TOPS Coagulation analysers, together with supporting Haematology systems. The post holder will be responsible for the development of the service and ensuring that it is robust and responsive to the needs of our users. They will provide professional, technical and managerial leadership to all staff in Haematology and will be responsible for training, assessing and ensuring competence, monitoring work practice, in accordance with agreed standards as set by United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) Limited. The successful candidate will also be jointly responsible for the management of staff absence and annual leave. The department operates a contractual shift pattern supporting Round the Clock Services, and out of hours working on the Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion rota will be part of your role.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, experienced in Haematology, to apply for a Blood Science Section Manager post in the Blood Sciences Department at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen. The post holder will be educated to an appropriate MSc level or have equivalent experience with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology, be up to date with developments in the discipline and able to demonstrate relevant CPD in accordance with HCPC. The post holder will have post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level, and In-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation / laboratory techniques and QA/QC procedures. The newly refurbished and modernised Blood Science Laboratory provides acute and routine primary and secondary care services in Haematology and Coagulation, a busy Blood Transfusion department and Biochemistry, alongside a Special Proteins department, and a wide ranging POCT service. Effective organisational and communication skills are essential, and you will be expected to work within and manage a team efficiently. We are a registered training laboratory and promote and embrace a philosophy of learning and development.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

Services Provided

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services