Job summary
We have a great opportunity for a dynamic, inclusive and innovative Biomedical Scientist who would like to develop their career further as a visible senior leader for Haematology Laboratory Services at BHRUT. The role will operationally support the strategic direction for the service and will have operational responsibility for managing their Department. You will also work closely with the Head of Pathology, Clinical Lead, Clinical Director and Heads of Service of the other Pathology modalities across all BHRUT sites. Your ability and experience of driving and successfully achieving change will enable you to provide the leadership and strategic direction required to bring together our teams in the delivery of a patient-focused, cost-effective and high-quality service. The Haematology Department which is currently managed across 2 laboratories based at Queen's Hospital Romford and King George Hospital Goodmayes is run as one department; inclusive of Blood Transfusion and Haemoglobinopathies (HBO).
Main duties of the job
The Head of Haematology role is required to effectively manage all non-medical staff and resources within the department. To manage a high quality and cost-effective diagnostic and monitoring service for clinicians and patients, maintaining full compliance with statutory requirements including Pathology Accreditation.
The post holder will work internally with the Head of Pathology, Clinical Director, Clinical lead/s and Consultants in Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Consultant Immunologist, Biomedical scientists, medical staff and support staff within the department, Clinicians (service users), Senior nursing staff, Service managers, Specialist practitioners e.g. in Blood Transfusion and Haemoglobinopathy and other Head biomedical scientists.
The post holder will work externally with the North-East London pathology network managers, Commercial companies, Universities, Health Professions Council (UK), Institute of Biomedical Science, Primary Care Trusts and General Practitioners, National Blood Transfusion Service, National External Quality Assurance Scheme.
Recognising and celebrating our workforce demographics the post holder will be responsible for managing all Biomedical Scientist, clerical and support staff in an inclusive and transparent way. Improving and maintaining staff experience within Haematology and Blood Transfusion is a key requirement for this role.
About us
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All staff are expected to be able to work on either site as required, the department is part of Blood Sciences which plays a pivotal role in the provision of 26 million diagnostic tests annually for the Trust and primary care services. You will lead with inclusion and compassion, having the ability to be creative and innovative to generate opportunities for the service, be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of commercial and business principles and have experience of involvement with strategic planning processes. You will be responsible for providing an efficient and accurate, quality assured diagnostic laboratory service to all users, facilitating staff training and development, ensuring relevant competencies are achieved to meet service requirements and turnaround times. If this sounds like a role you'd be interested in, we'd love to hear from you!
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All staff are expected to be able to work on either site as required, the department is part of Blood Sciences which plays a pivotal role in the provision of 26 million diagnostic tests annually for the Trust and primary care services. You will lead with inclusion and compassion, having the ability to be creative and innovative to generate opportunities for the service, be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of commercial and business principles and have experience of involvement with strategic planning processes. You will be responsible for providing an efficient and accurate, quality assured diagnostic laboratory service to all users, facilitating staff training and development, ensuring relevant competencies are achieved to meet service requirements and turnaround times. If this sounds like a role you'd be interested in, we'd love to hear from you!
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Desirable
Skills/Abilities
Desirable
- Budgetary management skills
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience at a senior level as a Registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) (minimum 5 years)
- Significant experience in delivering Service Improvement projects
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Health & Safety
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate inclusive and compassionate leadership
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Desirable
Skills/Abilities
Desirable
- Budgetary management skills
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience at a senior level as a Registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) (minimum 5 years)
- Significant experience in delivering Service Improvement projects
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Health & Safety
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate inclusive and compassionate leadership
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
