Senior Reference Lab Manager – Transfusion Diagnostics

NHS Blood and Transplant; United States; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Inclusive NHS Pension Scheme

Learning culture (Thrive)

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant seeks a Reference Laboratory Manager for the RCI, leading a team in a Red Cell Immunohaematology lab. You will oversee diagnostics, advise on complex cases with IBGRL, and drive improvements in process efficiency and cost effectiveness.

You will maintain advanced transfusion science competencies, mentor staff, and represent the lab at national meetings, while ensuring alignment with NHSBT protocols and performance targets.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with current registration.
• MSc in Transfusion/Transplantation Science or equivalent.
• Management qualification or formal management training.
• Demonstrates commitment to CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead RCI operations for a specified location ensuring services meet NHSBT protocols.
• Manage RCI Laboratory staff and resources with a focus on lean, cost-effective, high quality diagnostics.
• Ensure quality incidents are reported and root causes identified per NHSBT procedures.
• Oversee staff development, HR requirements, and succession planning.
• Act as lead scientific reference for the team and support complex diagnostic cases.

Skills

Leadership

HR management

Transfusion science

Policy & compliance

IT literacy

Education

HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

MSc Transfusion/Transplantation Science

Management qualification

CPD commitment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis

Laboratory information systems

Job description

NHS Blood and Transplant seeks a Reference Laboratory Manager for the RCI, leading a team in a Red Cell Immunohaematology lab. You will oversee diagnostics, advise on complex cases with IBGRL, and drive improvements in process efficiency and cost effectiveness.

You will maintain advanced transfusion science competencies, mentor staff, and represent the lab at national meetings, while ensuring alignment with NHSBT protocols and performance targets.