Lead Biomedical Scientist Haematology (Deputy Lead Blood Sciences)

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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people\’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as \’Good\’ overall, and \’Outstanding\’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated \’Outstanding\’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated \’Good\’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Lead Biomedical Scientist (Haematology) with extensive knowledge, qualification and experience in all areas of Haematology to join our Blood Sciences management team. You will work closely with the Blood Sciences Lead, Lead Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry) and Head of Transfusion in providing operational day-to-day leadership and ensuring the Blood Sciences project progresses towards its goals.

You will need to demonstrate extensive management experience to Lead Biomedical Scientist level. A proven record of change management, including implementation of Laboratory IT systems and major analyser platforms would be an advantage to lead the department through a period of significant change in these areas. You will also be experienced in HR, financial management, quality management and service improvement to Lead Biomedical Scientist level.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a forward thinking and inspirational leader. You will be responsible for day to day management of Blood Sciences (Haematology) at ESHT across our two sites at Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital. You will coordinate a team of Senior Biomedical Scientists who in turn provide support in areas such as training, quality management, EQA/IQC and oversight of day to day services. You will be part of and have the support of the Pathology management team as well as wider ESHT support teams with whom you will form vital professional relationships. You will need to possess exceptional organisation skills, the ability to manage change and demonstrate attitudes and behaviours that will foster a culture of working together.

As part of the Blood Sciences management team, you will be at times required to, alongside the Head of Transfusion and Lead Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry), deputise for the Blood Sciences Lead.

If you are keen to lead and shape the future of the Blood Sciences service at ESHT, we would like to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached

If you have any queries about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Institute of Biomedical Science Special qualification, MSc in related subjects and/or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Specialist knowledge in own discipline (evidenced by Log book or specialist Portfolio)

Desirable criteria

• MSc in Biomedical Sciences/own discipline or equivalent, e.g. Fellowship examination from IBMS.MSc in Biomedical Sciences/own discipline or equivalent, e.g. Fellowship examination from IBMS.
• Further academic or professional qualification in specialist subject, e.g. Higher Specialist Diploma, Diploma of Expert/Extended Practice.
• Management Qualification
• Chartered Scientist

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience gained by working a sufficient period (minimum 5 years) at senior specialist level.
• Proven supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience of relevant laboratory instrumentation used within the department.
• Evidence of on-going CPD.

Desirable criteria

• Working at a senior level with management experience.
• Experience with procurement of new equipment and consumables.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to Blood Sciences.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct and Professional Standards of the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Knowledge and understanding of Risk Management and Quality Management Systems, working to strict standards of quality and safety.
• Experience in recruitment staff
• Experience of the management of change.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of technology and methodologies applied in Blood Sciences.
• Awareness and understanding of current technological developments which are likely to impact on the development of routine services.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and train large groups of staff. Able to analyse and subsequently manage organisational and staffing issues.
• Ability to form good working relationships and networks with other colleagues in the Trust, as well as externally to support the formation of the Pathology Network.

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients\’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download

• 22-339 JD Deputy Blood Sciences Lead Haematology and Biochemistry Head of Blood Tranfusion B8a (PDF, 207.6KB)
• Guidance for Applicants – AFC (PDF, 152.4KB)

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