Haematology Section Manager

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to manage the Haematology section at Harrogate & District Hospital. The role involves supervising routine work, managing resources, and developing new techniques in a highly skilled team focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• At least 5 years in Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories.
• Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and carrying out routine work in the Haematology department.
• Managing staffing and technical resources for day-to-day operations.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of new techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Technical resource management

Pathology Quality management experience

Implementation of new techniques

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the IBMS (e.g., MSc)

Job description

Job summary

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, having an excellent reputation with service users. The focus of the department is on delivering a high-quality service 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 Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory experience) and a relevant postgraduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the IBMS.

Main duties of the job

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 with 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.

About us

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 for the benefit of patients and service users. The successful candidate will be employed directly by Harrogate Hospital.

Details

Date posted: 05 June 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 421-LTUCC-1987C

Job locations: Harrogate & District NHS Trust, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position, please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Aldyth Storey at [e-mail] or 07773962616.

Person Specification

Essential

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in haematology and Blood transfusion or equivalent qualification or experience (at least 5 years in Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the IBMS (e.g., MSc)
• Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
• Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies

Desirable

• Holds a General Management Qualification
• Human Resource management experience and skills

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required.

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Website: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/