The site lead is responsible for the organisation and performance of all aspects of the routine and specialised services delivered by the Blood Sciences Department (Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion). To work in conjunction with the service provided at all BSPS sites. Duties include staff performance, managing staff, equipment and finances in the most effective way. With the Deputy General Managers to ensure a coordinated and effective service is provided by best use of staff and resources.

Main duties of the job

In liaison with the Deputy General Managers and General Manager to monitor and control the budget. Directing the service in the most effective and efficient process to meet the service needs. To work collaboratively and to deputise for other senior Blood Sciences Managers as required and directed. This includes liaison with other Pathology areas and our users both within and external to the Trust. Working closely with the Network Lead group in Blood Sciences to ensure the production of the departmental rotas.

To use good time management to organise required tasks within own role and others in order to achieve targets. To ensure the department has a robust and effective CPD / appraisal process. To participate in this and to monitor the performance of staff in the department to ensure that departmental standards of work are maintained.

To apply operational skills and knowledge to prioritise workload and staff effort in order to meet target turnaround times and commercial contract obligations.

To work with the Deputy General Managers, the BSPS Quality Managers and General Manager to ensure compliance within the department to UKAS and other National Standards. To authorise reports according to specialist skill and departmental guidelines. To co-ordinate and participate in the review and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), COSHH and risk assessments for the department.

To ensure the ANC screening returns are made annually as required.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding tasks and responsibilities of this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FIBMS Higher qualification in Haematology or Blood Transfusion or Biochemistry-
• MSc in a Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Registered with HPC

Desirable

• Management qualification e.g. DMs,
• H& S qualification / course
• Risk Assessment qualification/ course

Experience

Essential

• Broad up to date experience of delivery of a blood sciences service of similar type and size.
• Post-registration relevant experience of a blood sciences service, at a senior level.

Desirable

• Recent Lead BMS experience in a similar sized laboratory.
• Budgetary control experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad knowledge of a blood sciences specialism including clinical, laboratory and technical aspects.

Desirable

• LIMS system management.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

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