Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager

4 weeks ago


Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Blood Transfusion Section Manager Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our team as a Blood Transfusion Section Manager at our George Eliot Hospital site in Nuneaton. As a key member of our Pathology Service, you will be responsible for the daily management of the Blood Transfusion Laboratory, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service to our patients.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Manage and monitor staff in the performance of routine and specialized diagnostic services in the Blood Transfusion Laboratory.
  • Design and plan departmental rotas, allocate and reallocate work schedules, and determine work priorities to meet service needs.
  • Support the Department Manager in the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of the pathology service.
  • Ensure quality assurance procedures are adhered to and all necessary internal records are maintained.
  • Collect, interpret, and collate information for presentation to departmental meetings and quality meetings.
  • Propose, oversee, and develop the implementation of new techniques, equipment, and working practices.
  • Deal with difficult and complicated telephone enquiries, such as complaints, record information, and complete follow-up reports when necessary.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with the Blood Transfusion Site Section Managers on other CWPS sites and with the Network Quality, Training, and IT leads for Blood Transfusion. You will also be required to cover shifts when there is a service need and deputise for the Network Blood Transfusion Manager on occasion.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and flexible individual who can lead a team within our Network and drive improvement in turnaround times to deliver a high-quality, first-class Blood Transfusion service to our users. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a strong supportive management team for Haematology and Blood Transfusion across the Network.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the site, ensuring the effective development and management of all controlled documentation, non-conformities, and audit reports within the Quality Management system. You will also be responsible for achieving and maintaining all local and national performance targets, including prioritizing work to achieve turnaround times, managing staff attendance, and attaining and sustaining PDR and mandatory training compliance.

We are committed to providing a high-quality service to our patients and have a commitment to training and quality. You will be expected to be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a relevant Biomedical Science MSc or equivalent level 7 qualification and an IBMS Specialist Portfolio or a BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion. For the Trainee B7 post, you must have a completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio or a BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion and we will support you in completing your IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Leadership and Management.



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