Deputy Routine Haematology Laboratory Manager

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their dynamic team within the Haematology/Transfusion Laboratory. The successful candidate will manage staff, contribute to patient-centered care, and ensure high-quality laboratory standards. The department operates 24/7 across multiple sites, emphasizing modern processes and over 470,000 samples annually. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in hematology procedures and staff management, making a significant impact in a busy, reputable lab environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Haematology procedures.
• Experience in managing and training staff.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality clinical and laboratory services.
• Supervise and train scientific and clinical staff.
• Support quality assurance standards and service development.

Skills

Knowledge of Haematology procedures

Supervision and management skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Position Summary

The post holder's role includes contributing to the laboratory as an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the provision of a high-quality cost effective clinical and laboratory service and the development of the service in line with Departmental objectives. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical Haematology procedures, together with experience in the supervision and management of staff. They will take part in training and competency assessment of both scientific and clinical staff, perform staff appraisals, and assist the Laboratory Manager in data collection, stock management and quality management duties. They will take a lead in the day-to-day organisation of the laboratory, prioritise work and manage a challenging workload. They should be able to work on their own initiative, demonstrating good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. They will write, review and implement standard operating procedures, maintain quality assurance standards and train all grades of staff and will be directly involved in service development and modernisation. They will have HR responsibilities appropriate to their role and will be directly involved with appropriate responsibilities for achieving and maintaining laboratory standards such as UKAS ISO: 15189:2022.

Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced suitably qualified HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic workforce as a Senior BMS within the Haematology/Transfusion Laboratory of Blood Sciences at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories. This is a very busy department dedicated to providing the highest quality patient centred service. The department operates 24 hours, is well equipped with modern automation and processes in excess of 470000 samples per annum and is provided across four separate hospital sites:

Working Sites

• Laboratory based at the new CSSB facility at Royal Liverpool supports the Clatterbridge Cancer Care Hospital Liverpool and regional specialists' services such as Haemophilia centre and the Haemoglobinopathy and Antenatal Screening Service.
• Laboratory based at Aintree University Hospital supports the regions Trauma Centre. This laboratory also serves the Walton Neurological Centre.
• Broadgreen Hospital, which is co-located with Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist rehabilitation.
• Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is the main hospital delivering the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.