8a Laboratory Manager - Blood Transfusion

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,690 - £62,682 + £1,500 wellbeing allowance

Job Type: Contract / Full-time

Hours: 40hrs a week

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Blood Transfusion Departmental Manager to join the Blood Transfusion Laboratory at The Christie Pathology Partnership on a 15-month fixed-term contract. As a Blood Transfusion Manager with exceptional leadership skills, you will inspire your team to ensure that our laboratory continues to meet the highest standards of excellence in healthcare. Join us and be a part of something truly exciting working with world-class clinicians to ensure we provide the best possible patient care available.

The Christie is the largest single site cancer centre in Europe and the first UK centre to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre; with more than 60,000 patients treated a year. The Blood Transfusion Laboratory is responsible for issuing approximately 1000 red cell units and 400 platelets per month. Our transfusion laboratory is equipped with 2 x Biorad IH500 analysers, Contronics alarm system and Technidata LIMS. The repertoire is automated group and screen, manual crossmatching, electronic issue and antibody investigation. There is a large haematology and transplantation unit, and you will work closely with the equivalent stem cell departmental manager. You will report to the Blood Sciences Service Manager. The blood transfusion department has dedicated support staff and biomedical staff which rotate between disciplines.

About Us: SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering. We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce. We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways. We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

Responsibilities: This is a key leadership role with a focus on quality and service delivery, change, improvement, and innovation. You will ensure effective management of the blood transfusion department, which operates around the clock. You will manage staffing, equipment, and consumables, providing professional leadership to Biomedical Scientist Team Managers, Biomedical Scientists and Pathology support staff. You will work closely with the transfusion practitioners to ensure a safe transfusion service and promote good transfusion practice. You will ensure that blood transfusion complies with the requirements of UKAS ISO 15189 and the MHRA Good Practice Guide, be responsible for monitoring departmental risk associated with transfusion and the investigation of transfusion incidents. You will be expected to attend meetings where appropriate.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist, with evidence of Continued Professional Development
• IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science
• IBMS accredited MSc with a Transfusion/Transplantation specialist of at least 45 level 7 CATS points
• MSc in another Biomedical Science discipline in conjunction with an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science or a Transfusion Science education course equivalent to 45 Level 7 CATS points
• Evidence of Masters level learning equivalent to 180 Level 7 CATS points with at least 45 CATS points in Transfusion Science
• Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS) by examination (Special Exam, 2-part Fellowship) in blood transfusion or transfusion science
• Substantial post-senior level experience working in blood transfusion laboratory
• Management Qualification to ILM level 3 or relevant experience.

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