Haematology Section Manager

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to manage the Haematology section at Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves supervising departmental operations, ensuring high-quality services, and managing a small dedicated team. Ideal candidates should possess a specialist portfolio in Haematology, relevant postgraduate qualifications, and extensive laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories (at least 5 years).
• Specialist portfolio in Haematology required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and carrying out routine work in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department.
• Manage staffing and technical resources for the department.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new techniques and working practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Technical resource management

Education

Postgraduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the IBMS

5 years of Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our highly skilled and motivated Pathology Blood Sciences Team at Harrogate & District Hospital as Haematology Section Manager.

The Pathology team at Harrogate is highly regarded, with an excellent reputation among service users. The department focuses on delivering high-quality services with patients at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to achieve excellence every time.

The team at Harrogate is small and friendly, requiring a high degree of teamwork and cooperation from its members. Candidates should be prepared to be part of the close-knit environment fostered in the department.

The post is for up to 37.5 hours per week and would suit anyone who already holds a specialist portfolio in Haematology and Blood Transfusion, an equivalent qualification, or experience (at least 5 years of Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory experience), and a relevant postgraduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the IBMS.

The Haematology Department has two Sysmex XN-1000 full blood count analysers and two ACL Topp 550 coagulation analysers. Blood transfusion has two Grifols Blood Grouping analysers.

Following successful UKAS assessments, all sections of Pathology are compliant with ISO15189 standards and fully accredited. The department has excellent IT systems, including ICE requesting & reporting, Clinisys WinPath LIMS, and Q Pulse quality management system.

Job Summary

• To assist the discipline-specific Clinical Director, Cross Site Service Lead, and General Managers in supervising and carrying out routine work to meet Departmental and Organisational objectives within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department.
• To manage staffing and technical resources to ensure the day-to-day running of the department.
• To assist with the development and implementation of new techniques and working practices.

Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture Pathology service between Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high-quality Pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patients and service users. The successful candidate will be employed directly by Harrogate Hospital.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Aldyth Storey
• Job title: Haematology Cross Site Service Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]