Haematology Team Manager - NHS Highland Lab Leader

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Inverness is looking for a Haematology Team Manager to lead a dedicated team in the Blood Sciences Department. The ideal candidate should possess an IBMS Higher Specialist Portfolio or MSc in Biomedical Science and have at least 5 years of relevant experience along with strong management skills. This role includes providing technical support across multiple laboratories. A relocation package may be available. Candidates are encouraged to apply through Jobtrain without uploading a CV.

Benefits

Relocation package

Qualifications

• 5 years post‑higher qualifications required.
• Management or appropriate experience required at band 7 or 8a level.
• Blood transfusion experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Blood Sciences Department's Haematology team.
• Provide technical support to laboratories at multiple hospitals.
• Oversee routine and specialist analyses in the lab.

Skills

Haematology experience

Management skills

Experience in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory

Education

IBMS Higher Specialist Portfolio or MSc in Biomedical Science

Management qualification or ILM level 5

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Inverness is looking for a Haematology Team Manager to lead a dedicated team in the Blood Sciences Department. The ideal candidate should possess an IBMS Higher Specialist Portfolio or MSc in Biomedical Science and have at least 5 years of relevant experience along with strong management skills. This role includes providing technical support across multiple laboratories. A relocation package may be available. Candidates are encouraged to apply through Jobtrain without uploading a CV.