Deputy Night Shift Lead – Blood Sciences

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edinburgh is looking for a Deputy Service Lead in Blood Sciences to supervise Night Shift teams. This role involves managerial oversight and ensuring a high-quality pathology service during the night. Candidates should be HCPC registered and preferably have an MSc, with experience in managing teams and knowledge of clinical biochemistry and hematology. You will benefit from generous holiday, private healthcare, and flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Employee discounts with major retailers

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered.
• MSc is desirable.
• BBTS qualification or substantial experience required.
• Experience of managing teams needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of Blood Science departments at night.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary Night Shift Rota.
• Draw up staff rotas for adequate coverage.
• Ensure speedy processing of samples.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Evidence of continual personal development

Multitasking ability

Team management experience

Education

MSc desirable

BBTS qualification or substantial BT experience

Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences desirable

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Edinburgh is looking for a Deputy Service Lead in Blood Sciences to supervise Night Shift teams. This role involves managerial oversight and ensuring a high-quality pathology service during the night. Candidates should be HCPC registered and preferably have an MSc, with experience in managing teams and knowledge of clinical biochemistry and hematology. You will benefit from generous holiday, private healthcare, and flexibility in working arrangements.