Coagulation Department Laboratory Manager

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Laboratory Manager responsible for the operational and financial management of the Coagulation STH Laboratory. The role involves ensuring quality service delivery, staff leadership, and collaboration on strategic projects within the SYB Pathology service to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates will possess robust experience in Biomedical Science, particularly in Coagulation, and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a laboratory at BMS3 level.
• Proven experience in analytical laboratory techniques.
• Extensive experience in Coagulation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Coagulation STH Laboratory.
• Implement delegation schemes for laboratory staff.
• Work with senior leadership to meet patient care needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Biomedical / Clinical Science

Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist

Leadership / Management qualification

Job description

Job summary

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the operational, financial, HR management of the Coagulation STH Laboratory, contributing to the strategic development of the SYB Pathology (SYBP) service and the development of network objectives and leading the Coagulation STH teams, and through them the duties of all Biomedical Scientist, Associate Practitioners, Biomedical Science Assistant-Higher level and with the Operational Manager the administrative and clerical staff within the laboratory.

Responsible to the SYB Head of Pathology for the effective day-to-day management of the laboratory, managing all activities of the analytical service to deliver an efficient, timely, clinically governable, accountable, quality service that is continually striving to achieve best practice.

Working with the Discipline Leads and other Laboratory Managers to implement a scheme of delegation ensuring all staff understand their roles and responsibilities, maintain the appropriate professional codes of conduct, and are actively encouraged to engage in CPD.

Work with senior leadership colleagues to provide the highest quality services, designed to meet the needs of all patients and clinicians across SYB and, as appropriate, lead on network and Trust strategic projects.

Responsible for all staff within the laboratory ensuring a supportive atmosphere exhibiting network and Trust values and appreciating the well-being of all who work there.

Main duties of the job

Responsible to the SYB Head of Pathology for the effective day-to-day management of the laboratory, managing all activities of the analytical service to deliver an efficient, timely, clinically governable, accountable, quality service that is continually striving to achieve best practice.

Working with the Discipline Leads and other Laboratory Managers to implement a scheme of delegation ensuring all staff understand their roles and responsibilities, maintain the appropriate professional codes of conduct, and are actively encouraged to engage in CPD.

Work with senior leadership colleagues to provide the highest quality services, designed to meet the needs of all patients and clinicians across SYB and, as appropriate, lead on network and Trust strategic projects.

Responsible for all staff within the laboratory ensuring a supportive atmosphere exhibiting network and Trust values and appreciating the well-being of all who work there.

About us

SYB Pathology is a partnership between the five Acute Trusts within the ICS footprint, hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. By coming together as a single service SYB Pathology will ensure all patients and clinicians across the ICS footprint receive equitable access to high quality, innovative pathology services, providing the best clinical outcomes. The partnership will ensure SYBP improves health outcomes, drives research and innovation, delivers efficiencies and ensures a sustainable workforce, providing job satisfaction and career progression opportunities for all staff

Details Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-0406-DIR

Job locations

Sheffield Teaching hospitals

sheffield

S10 2JF

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification qualification Essential

• Post graduate qualification, MSc or equivalent in Biomedical / Clinical Science, or equivalent experience.
• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
• Leadership / Management qualification or post graduate diploma, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Qualifications Relevant BSc Degree

Experience Essential

• Extensive experience within Coagulation with High level of understanding of the implications of patient results, in order to alert, support and appropriately advise requesting clinicians to ensure effective diagnosis and treatment and improve patient management
• Experience of working in Coagulation discipline at BMS3 level
• Proven experience of a range of highly specialised analytical laboratory techniques and knowledge of current professional issues relating to the areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge and experience of working with a wide range of management disciplines including finance, HR, commissioning, risk management, Service Improvement and Clinical Governance.
• Experience in routine Human Resource issues including, engagement, communication, leadership and management.
• Experience of leading service improvements to influence patient care
• Experience of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety.
• Experience of laboratory IT systems and a thorough understanding of departmental systems management
• Experience of managing risk within a Pathology service.
• Experience of quality management systems and processes.
• Experience of service and policy development.

Desirable

• Previous experience of managing a pathology service within the NHS.
• Experience of budget management.
• Experience of developing and delivery of business plans and business development cases which takes account of the organisation's strategic direction.
• Experience of workforce planning and recruitment and retention strategies.
• Experience of leading procurement processes and contract management.

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Relevant and recent scientific and clinical knowledge appropriate to Coagulation
• Knowledge of the relevant standards, legislation, national and local policies and accreditation requirements relating to all aspects of service
• Able to communicate complex, sensitive, contentious or emotive information to individuals or groups in a clear and concise manner
• Analytical and judgemental skills in evaluating complex ranges of issues including but not limited to Quality, Service Development, Organisational and Staffing Issues
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to deal with a number of conflicting priorities in a calm and professional manner working to demanding timescales.
• Ability to lead complex pathology teams.
• Be highly credible with all staff grades including clinical and senior medical staff.
• Influencing and negotiation skills with change management skills.
• Ability to anticipate problems, appraise risks and make effective decisions
• Knowledge of health and safety and procedures for dealing with hazards and emergency situations (COSHH legislation, fire regulations, infectious, chemical and radioactive materials, data protection, risk assessment)
• Strong analytical skills; literacy, IT and numeracy skills with the ability to produce and deliver a range of documents or presentations for a wide variety of audiences.
• Competent user of MS Office applications including MS Teams

Desirable

• Ability to broker agreements across organisational boundaries to deliver agreed pathways and processes
• Understanding of the NHS plan and improvement agenda in particular aspects relevant to pathology services.

Personal Qualities Essential

• Have personal commitment, enthusiasm and professional drive to lead and innovate. Have honesty, integrity, and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
• Behave in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures designed to ensure governance and probity
• Demonstrate commitment to the NHS and Trust values, and have a patient focussed approach to service delivery.
• Strong but inclusive leadership style, promoting diversity and inclusion amongst the team.
• Display tact and diplomacy. Committed to working across all SYB Pathology sites as required

Values and Behaviours Essential

• Patients first - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
• respectful - Be kind respectful, fair and value diversity
• Unity - Work highly effectively in partnership with others
• Delivery - Be efficient, effective and accountable for your actions

Person Specification qualification Essential

• Post graduate qualification, MSc or equivalent in Biomedical / Clinical Science, or equivalent experience.
• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
• Leadership / Management qualification or post graduate diploma, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Qualifications Relevant BSc Degree

Experience Essential

• Extensive experience within Coagulation with High level of understanding of the implications of patient results, in order to alert, support and appropriately advise requesting clinicians to ensure effective diagnosis and treatment and improve patient management
• Experience of working in Coagulation discipline at BMS3 level
• Proven experience of a range of highly specialised analytical laboratory techniques and knowledge of current professional issues relating to the areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge and experience of working with a wide range of management disciplines including finance, HR, commissioning, risk management, Service Improvement and Clinical Governance.
• Experience in routine Human Resource issues including, engagement, communication, leadership and management.
• Experience of leading service improvements to influence patient care
• Experience of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety.
• Experience of laboratory IT systems and a thorough understanding of departmental systems management
• Experience of managing risk within a Pathology service.
• Experience of quality management systems and processes.
• Experience of service and policy development.

Desirable

• Previous experience of managing a pathology service within the NHS.
• Experience of budget management.
• Experience of developing and delivery of business plans and business development cases which takes account of the organisation's strategic direction.
• Experience of workforce planning and recruitment and retention strategies.
• Experience of leading procurement processes and contract management.

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Relevant and recent scientific and clinical knowledge appropriate to Coagulation
• Knowledge of the relevant standards, legislation, national and local policies and accreditation requirements relating to all aspects of service
• Able to communicate complex, sensitive, contentious or emotive information to individuals or groups in a clear and concise manner
• Analytical and judgemental skills in evaluating complex ranges of issues including but not limited to Quality, Service Development, Organisational and Staffing Issues
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to deal with a number of conflicting priorities in a calm and professional manner working to demanding timescales.
• Ability to lead complex pathology teams.
• Be highly credible with all staff grades including clinical and senior medical staff.
• Influencing and negotiation skills with change management skills.
• Ability to anticipate problems, appraise risks and make effective decisions
• Knowledge of health and safety and procedures for dealing with hazards and emergency situations (COSHH legislation, fire regulations, infectious, chemical and radioactive materials, data protection, risk assessment)
• Strong analytical skills; literacy, IT and numeracy skills with the ability to produce and deliver a range of documents or presentations for a wide variety of audiences.
• Competent user of MS Office applications including MS Teams

Desirable

• Ability to broker agreements across organisational boundaries to deliver agreed pathways and processes
• Understanding of the NHS plan and improvement agenda in particular aspects relevant to pathology services.

Personal Qualities Essential

• Have personal commitment, enthusiasm and professional drive to lead and innovate. Have honesty, integrity, and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
• Behave in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures designed to ensure governance and probity
• Demonstrate commitment to the NHS and Trust values, and have a patient focussed approach to service delivery.
• Strong but inclusive leadership style, promoting diversity and inclusion amongst the team.
• Display tact and diplomacy. Committed to working across all SYB Pathology sites as required

Values and Behaviours Essential

• Patients first - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
• respectful - Be kind respectful, fair and value diversity
• Unity - Work highly effectively in partnership with others
• Delivery - Be efficient, effective and accountable for your actions

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Teaching hospitals

sheffield

S10 2JF

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Teaching hospitals

sheffield

S10 2JF

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)