Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7 [If Trainee Role - Annex 21 (70% of Top of Band)]
- Contract
- Permanent: If Trainee Appointed - Payscale at Annex 21 AFC Band 7 (70% of Top of Band during Training)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-343DS-24
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum [If Trainee appointed Annex 21 (70% of Top of Band)]
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Section Manager/Trainee - Haematology
NHS AfC: Band 7 [If Trainee Role - Annex 21 (70% of Top of Band)]
Job overview
Applications are invited from experienced; HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with an MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification/experience) for a full time Senior Biomedical Scientist (Section Manager) post in our busy Haematology Laboratory which forms part of a Blood Sciences Laboratory service at this busy District General Hospital.
Applications will be considered for those who are able to evidence a completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio within the Discipline and are actively working towards MSC Qualification - and can evidence the other essential criteria.
This role would be at a Trainee B7 AFC Rate (70% of top of band) during this time and would transfer to AFC B7, upon completion of qualification.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join our friendly team of experienced Biomedical Scientists and support staff and take a leading role in the day to day running of the Haematology Laboratory, supervision, training and competency assessment of laboratory staff and quality management according to UKAS standards, at this busy District General Hospital. The successful candidate will be part of the Hospital Haematology Team
Working for our organisation
The laboratory is well equipped (Sysmex, ToSoH and Werfen analysers [amongst others]), fully computerised (Clinisys LabCentre system), fully UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Along with other Haematology Section Managers:
Day to day running of the haematology laboratory - organising staff duty rota's to ensure service provision.
Line management of Laboratory staff - duties of which include (but are not limited to) - sickness management, performance management and people development.
Training & competency assessment of staff according to UKAS/professional standards.
Provide data as required to managers.
Please see detailed Job Description & person specification
Person specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of ISO15189/UKAs Assessments
- Knowledge of National Guidelines specific to Haematology
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Experience in Completion of Audits
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Lean Principles
- Experience with Leading on Audits
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (Q Pulse Ideal)
Registration
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered
Education
Essential criteria
- MSc or equivalent knowledge (Or Actively Working Towards)
- Discipline Specific/Relevant Specialist IBMS Accredited Portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Training/Supervision of staff
- Problem solving
- Working under pressure
- Working with Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Evidence wide range of techniques related to Haematology Discipline
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Portfolio Assessment/Development
- Experience in Supporting Staff Development and Registration
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Imran Haque
- Job title
- Haematology Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 487445
- Additional information
Presentation will be required at interview.
List jobs with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Health Science Services or all sectors