At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a skilled team in providing a high-quality 24/7 Blood Transfusion service.
- Company: Join Sonic Healthcare, a global leader in medical services and diagnostics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £66,336, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and quality in healthcare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by ensuring safe blood transfusions for patients.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant qualifications and experience in pathology and laboratory management.
The predicted salary is between 66336 - 66336 £ per year.
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed advanced Biomedical Scientist.
The Deputy will work closely with the Head of Blood Transfusion to manage a skilled team of BMS and support staff with responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality 24/7 Blood Transfusion service for UCLH Trust.
Our Blood Transfusion service holds Blood Establishment Authorisation and is one of the largest services in England.
A key role of the Deputy is to meet the daily operational demands of the lab; the role requires excellent interpersonal skills, strong organisation, and the ability to delegate to keep operations running efficiently and effectively.
As a Blood Establishment, the department provides its own irradiated blood products.
The correct maintenance of the blood irradiator (in terms of policies, procedures, and physical maintenance) to satisfy the requirements of MHRA and other regulatory bodies is a crucial part of laboratory operations for which this post is responsible.
About us
Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world.
Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres.
We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL).
HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).
HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts.
Over 2,600 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner.
Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and long-term investment to healthcare.
With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country.
We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.
Job responsibilities
An experienced Biomedical Scientist to assist the Head of Blood Transfusion in managing a team of staff in the department with responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality 24/7 Blood Transfusion service to all HSL clients, in particular for UCLH as it holds Blood Establishment Authorisation.
As a Blood Establishment, the department provides its own irradiated blood products.
The correct maintenance of the blood irradiator (in terms of both policies and procedures and physical maintenance) to satisfy the requirements of MHRA and other regulatory bodies is a crucial part of laboratory operations for which this post is responsible.
The post holder must use a combination of knowledge and skills to ensure that appropriate sample testing and the issue of blood components and products are performed safely, accurately and in a timely manner, for every patient and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) 2005.
The post is responsible for developing, (undertaking when necessary) and advising on both routine and specialised haematological investigations providing a Blood Transfusion support service.
The post also carries a responsibility of working with the Training and Development Senior BMS to ensure competency and training is maintained to the required standard.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Qualification in pathology disciplines consistent with HCPC requirement.
- MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
- Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience in relevant discipline.
Experience
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System, and full working knowledge of MHRA requirements for a BT laboratory.
- Post-registration experience in a routine diagnostic/clinical laboratory and proficiency in relevant techniques.
- Experience of using a Laboratory Information System.
- Experience of supervising staff and of conducting appraisals.
Skills and Abilities
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very important.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Basic keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty.
- Able to write and review SOPs.
- Experience of utilising statistical analysis.
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Deputy Head of Blood Transfusion employer: Health Services Laboratories
Sonic Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where advanced Biomedical Scientists can thrive. With a commitment to high-quality healthcare services and a focus on employee development, staff enjoy opportunities for growth and innovation within one of the largest Blood Transfusion services in England, located in the vibrant city of London. The company fosters a collaborative culture, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in delivering critical medical services while benefiting from competitive salaries and comprehensive support.
Contact Details:
Health Services Laboratories Recruitment Team
