Haematology Laboratory Manager

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital is seeking a Haematology Laboratory Manager to lead the 24/7 Paediatric Rapid Response Laboratory. The role requires significant experience in Haematology and strong leadership skills. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary range of £64,156 to £71,148 per year, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in Haematology and recent supervisory experience.
• Specialist knowledge in Haematology; knowledge of ISO15189.
• Proven experience of managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective delivery of Haematology and Coagulation services.
• Work with the management team on service development and training.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Judgemental skills

Education

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

FIBMS, MSc or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Haematology Laboratory Manager – Paediatric Rapid Response Laboratory

AfC Band 8a

Closing date: 12 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the Paediatric Laboratory Medicine Laboratory team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.

Overview

The hospital is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. The hospital has approximately 50 paediatric specialties, the widest range of any hospital in the UK. Our laboratory teams play an essential role in the diagnosis and treatment of children with highly complex, rare or multiple conditions.

The laboratories and associated facilities are housed within a purpose-built facility offering a unique range of fully accredited (ISO15189) clinical laboratory investigations supporting GOSH as well as acting as a specialist referral centre for hospitals, clinics and clinicians across the world.

Main duties

This is an advanced role where the post holder will lead and be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the Haematology and Coagulation services in the 24/7 Paediatric Rapid Response Laboratory (PRRL).

Responsibilities

The post holder will work closely with Chemical Pathology manager in the PRRL and the Blood Transfusion Manager to provide a forward thinking, patient focused laboratory service. The post holder will work with the senior Laboratory Management team in the areas of service development, continuity, resilience, staff and budgetary management, liaison with external and internal service users, compliance to all relevant accreditation and regulatory bodies and staff training.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with FIBMS, MSc or equivalent
• Considerable experience in Haematology and recent supervisory experience
• Ambitious, a natural leader and familiar with current NHS Pathology and management issues

Experience/Knowledge

• Post registration experience in a Haematology Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory
• Specialist knowledge in Haematology; knowledge of ISO15189 and accreditation processes
• Experience in accreditation assessments; quality assurance and risk management systems
• Proven experience of managing a team (appraisal, recruitment, disciplinary and capability procedures, workforce planning)
• Experience of training; professional and personal development
• Procurement and equipment evaluation; Paediatric Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
• Budget and financial management; quality improvement methodologies; change management

Skills/Abilities

• Good analytical and judgemental skills with the ability to make informed decisions and provide expert technical advice
• Ability to provide specialist advice to laboratory staff and users of the service
• Excellent verbal and written communication at a senior level
• Senior-level laboratory management experience
• Proactive, flexible and collaborative approach to service demands and problem solving
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and databases
• Leadership skills at a senior level; advanced training skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on ability and merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. All staff networks are open to any employee.

Job details

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference

Reference number: 271-CCS-7416741

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust