Blood Transfusion Scientific Lead

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Blood Transfusion Scientific Lead within a prominent NHS Pathology Partnership. This role is pivotal in enhancing the quality and efficiency of transfusion services across multiple sites. The successful candidate will provide leadership, manage complex projects, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Working closely with various stakeholders, you will drive best practices in blood transfusion, aiming to make transfusion care safer and more effective. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing Transfusion Laboratory systems and staff.
• Advanced specialist knowledge in Transfusion Science and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Blood Transfusion services across the ESEL network.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and improve service quality.

Skills

Transfusion Laboratory systems

Clinical governance principles

Complex laboratory techniques

Data analysis and interpretation

Quality management

Change management

Education

MSc Biomedical Science/Transfusion

BBTS Specialist Certificate

Management qualification

Job description

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Client:

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team of East and South East London (ESEL) Pathology Partnership in our journey to excellence. Applications are invited for position of Blood Transfusion Scientific Lead for our ESEL Network. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic, shares our vision of a high-quality transfusion service, and must be suitably qualified and highly experienced in Blood Transfusion sciences. This role is offered as substantive employment.

Management & Leadership: The role is to provide management and leadership for the Blood Transfusion services across the ESEL Pathology network and is accountable for leading and managing the delivery and development of the Blood Transfusion across all seven Pathology Partnership sites, with the potential for expansion. The post holder plays a major part in the coordination, development and implementation of complex services and transformation that will improve the efficiency and quality of Partnership’s Blood Transfusion services. Responsible for Blood Transfusion projects, planning daily service delivery, and subsequent establishment and maintenance of effective performance management processes that monitors performance against plans and in the event of under-performance, propose rapid and decisive corrective action.

Main duties of the job

Operational: The successful candidate will have direct line management and provide leadership to several Operational Leads across the ESEL Network to develop and lead a highly skilled workforce providing a comprehensive, cost effective and high-quality Blood Transfusion service. The post holder will also lead the ESEL Transfusion Practitioner Team, working closely with the Hospital Transfusion Committee to pursue “best practice”, ensuring appropriate use of blood components, and alternatives to transfusion, in accordance with the partnership directive, BCSH guidelines 2014, and BSQR 2005.

Quality and Governance: The post holder will take a strategic lead in the continuing provision of a high quality and responsive service meeting both regulatory including the EU Directive on Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (MHRA), UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and SHOT standards and requirements adherence and compliance across the ESEL Network and collaborates with the Pathology Quality & Governance Team to achieve this.

The ESEL Blood Transfusion Scientific Lead will work to combine the vision of the ESEL partnership with the recommendations of the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and the National Blood Transfusion Committee (NBTC) 5-year strategy to make transfusion care safer across NHS

Working for our organisation

The NHS East andSouth EastLondon Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.

Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.

The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate,cultivateand support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Hugh Boothe | Blood Sciences Divisional Manager | NHS ESEL Pathology Partnership | 07761 405257 |

Person specification

Experience

• Extensive experience of Transfusion Laboratory systems
• Experience of effectively managing staff, including HR issues
• Significant experience at 8a level in Blood Transfusion
• Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources to extend the service when required
• Experience of audit in evaluating and developing a service
• Experience of managing a budget

Skills

• Experience of Transfusion method development
• Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and their application to Pathology
• Competent in complex laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data/results/concepts
• Comprehensive knowledge of management of quality within the laboratory
• Working knowledge and experience of MHRA ISO 15189 standards
• Track record of implementing and managing change

Knowledge

• Advanced specialist knowledge in Transfusion Science
• Good knowledge of Quality management systems and MHRA standards
• Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
• Ability to lead and manage staff in a large and complex laboratory
• H&S legislation and procedures
• Experience of setting up a new service
• Experience of implementing Evidence Based Practice

Qualifications

• MSc Biomedical Science/Transfusion or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
• Evidence of management and leadership training
• BBTS Specialist Certificate or equivalent experience
• Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in Clinical haematology and how they may influence the future of Pathology
• Recognised Management qualification

Other

• Committed to the continuous development of staff and self
• Able to prioritise, organise and delegate
• Commitment to developing a culture of openness and partnership
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings
• Experience in giving presentations to diverse audiences