Haematology/Blood Transfusion Operational Manager

Integrated Care System; Dudley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Dudley is looking for a Haematology/Blood Transfusion Operational Manager to oversee laboratory services. The ideal candidate will manage daily operations, ensure compliance with health regulations, and support staff development. Required qualifications include an MSc in Biomedical Science and management experience, along with a strong understanding of laboratory practices. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing laboratory staff and budgets.
• Understanding of accreditation quality systems and laboratory QMS.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to implement change.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the laboratory service.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and quality standards.
• Provide leadership in the operational management of the team.

Skills

Supervisory experience with staff management

Good understanding of IT and LIMS

Budget and finance management

Comprehensive knowledge of Haematology and Blood Transfusion techniques

Health and Safety Regulations

Education

MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent or Fellowship of the IBMS

State Registration (HCPC)

MBA or Equivalent Management Qualification

Job description

Haematology/Blood Transfusion Operational Manager

To be an efficient, flexible member of the laboratory and wider Pathology service providing a consistently high quality and professional service. The specific aim of the BCPS Haematology and Blood Transfusion Operational Manager role is to manage the day-to-day operations of a specific area of the laboratory service, at the hub or ESL laboratory, as an integral element of Pathology. The post holder is required to support in the delivery of a service that is compliant with HCPC, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005, and ISO Standards pertaining to UKAS accreditation.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for suitable candidate for the operational manager role responsible for the day-to-day managementcovering the Dudley ESL for Haematology and Transfusion.

To be responsible for the delivery of the quality management system and meeting key performance indicators for that particular area of a laboratory service.

To be responsible for ensuring that all activities are undertaken in line with relevant policies of, accrediting and regulatory frameworks.

To manage staff on a day-to-day basis within the area covered including appraisal, training, CPD, performance, staff leave, sickness absence and participating in staff recruitment.

To have delegated responsibility for informing and implementing strategic developments within their team.

To manage delegated elements of staffing budgets and hold signatory status on behalf of their line manager.

To represent Pathology for issues relating to their particular area, which would involve liaising with representatives of the local commissioners and other external agencies.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Haematology/Blood Transfusion Operational Manager job description and personal specification attached to this avert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent or Fellowship of the IBMS
• State Registration (HCPC)
• MBA or Equivalent Management Qualification

Experience/ Skills

• Supervisory experience with staff management.
• Good understanding of IT and LIMS.
• Budget and finance management
• Good understanding of laboratory accreditation quality systems and laboratory QMS.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Haematology and Blood Transfusion techniques.
• Health and Safety Regulations

Communication

• Strong communication and people management skills.
• Ability to motivate staff groups and implement agreed change.
• Using negotiating and persuasive skills in the best interests of the service
• Work effectively as part of the senior management team for Haem/BT

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.