Chief Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dartford is seeking an Operational Manager to lead the Blood Transfusion and Haematology services. The successful candidate will oversee staff management, implement innovative practices, and ensure compliance with national guidelines. This role requires effective leadership and operational management skills to ensure high-quality care across various locations.

Qualifications

• Operational leadership experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and management to staff.
• Implement service transformation and clinical innovations.
• Draft and review departmental policies and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Service Transformation

Clinical Innovations

Policy Implementation

Job description

Overview

This role is open to all internal staff and Kent and Medway Partnership Network Pathology staff, including those registered with our Staff Bank. North Kent Pathology Service is a joint venture between Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Medway Foundation NHS Trust, and the post holder may be required to undertake duties at any location across North Kent Pathology Service to meet service needs.

The post holder will provide operational leadership and management to staff across the Blood Transfusion or Haematology services at both Darent Valley and Medway Maritime hospital sites. They will provide leadership for service transformation and the implementation of operational and clinical innovations for the Department. They will provide line management to the Biomedical Scientists (BMS) and Health Care Support Workers (HSSWs) as well as overall management for all staff within the aligned service. The post holder will ensure that the service runs smoothly and efficiently over the 24-hour period, ensuring adoption and alignment to national guidance and local pathways, processes and protocols. This includes drafting, implementing and reviewing departmental policies and guidelines.

Main duties

• Provide operational leadership and management to staff across the Blood Transfusion services at both Darent Valley and Medway Maritime hospital sites.
• Provide leadership for service transformation and the implementation of operational and clinical innovations for the Department. Provide line management to Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Health Care Support Workers (HSSWs) and Transfusion Practitioner (TP) as well as overall management for all staff within the aligned service.
• Participate in drafting, implementing and reviewing departmental policies and guidelines; ensure the service runs smoothly and efficiently over the 24-hour period; ensure adoption and alignment to national guidance and local pathways, processes and protocols; and ensure the service adheres to the quality standards as set out within the QMS/Quality Manual and NKPS annual plans.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.