Job summary
As an integral part of the SYB Pathology leadership team, in conjunction with the Coagulation STH lab manager the post holder will be responsible for the operational management of the Haemophilia assays Royal Hallamshire Hospital (RHH) Laboratory Service with direct responsiblity for the daily operational and scientific delivery of the local Haemophilia assays RHH service, the management of all Haemophilia assays RHH estate, assets, equipment, and reagents with responsibility for all analytical and technical issues within the haemophilia section of the coagulation department.
The post holder will be required to deputise for the Coagulation Lab manager in leading the local Haemophilia assays RHH service and will be required to represent and promote the department in national and international committees and conferences.
The Haemophilia section Scientific Lead will provide expert knowledge and local haemophilia service, acting as the most senior subject matter specialist in the local laboratory site.
Main duties of the job
Responsible to the Coagulation Laboratory Manager for the effective day-to-day management of the local haemophilia Laboratory Service in the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership.
The Haemophilia section Scientific Lead will provide expert knowledge and understanding of the local haemophilia service, acting as the most senior subject matter specialist in the local laboratory site.
Responsible to the Coagulation Laboratory Manager for the effective day-to-day management of the local hemophilia Laboratory Service in the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership.
As Haemophilia Scientific Lead and where required, alongside the Coagulation lab manager and Hemophilia centre director, ensuring regular assessment of the hemophilia assay lab procedures and techniques with departmental teams. Safely managing change in accordance with new guidelines, supplier influences or user demand.
Working alongside equivalent Scientific leads, coagulation Laboratory Manager, Blood Sciences Discipline Leads, clinical lead and Blood Sciences Deputy Clinical Director to develop and deliver the SYBP strategy.Managing all activities of the analytical service to deliver an efficient, timely, clinically governable, accountable, quality service that is continually striving to achieve best practice. To plan, co-ordinate and supervise the work of the haemophilia lab service on a day-to-day basis.
About us
SYB Pathology is a partnership between the five Acute Trusts within the ICS footprint, hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. By coming together as a single service SYB Pathology will ensure all patients and clinicians across the ICS footprint receive equitable access to high quality, innovative pathology services, providing the best clinical outcomes. The partnership will ensure SYBP improves health outcomes, drives research and innovation, delivers efficiencies and ensures a sustainable workforce, providing job satisfaction and career progression opportunities for all staff.
The Coagulation lab in RHH forms a major part of the Coagulation Department within the Laboratory Medicine directorate, with a reputation both nationally and internationally for it's quality service, repertoire of tests performed and experience both laboratory-based and clinical. It provides diagnostic and support services to inpatients, outpatients and General Practitioner patients in Sheffield and surrounding areas, and specialist services to national users. The department is fully UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 standards. The RHH Coagulation laboratory operates a 24/7 coagulation service including specialist coagulation testing for sites within and outwith SYBP. The haemophilia assays section performs commissioned studies and value assignments for a number of commercial partners in the Pharmaceutical and Diagnostics fields.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant BSc Degree
- FIBMS (Blood Science) or MSc (in Blood Science discipline or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Blood Science) or Post Graduate Diploma or Demonstrable Experience in coagulation
- Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
- Leadership / Management qualification or post graduate diploma, or equivalent experience in coagulation.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing at a senior level in coagulation - Blood Sciences department
- Proven knowledge and experience of a range of highly specialised analytical laboratory techniques in coagulation.
- Experience in routine Human Resource issues including, engagement, communication, leadership and management.
- Experience of laboratory IT systems and a thorough understanding of departmental systems management.
- Experience of managing risk within a coagulation service.
- Experience of quality management systems and processes.
- Experience of service and policy development.
Desirable
- Experience of budget management.
- Experience of leading of service improvements in coagulation
- Experience of developing and delivery of business plans and business development cases.
- Experience of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety.
- Experience of workforce planning and recruitment and retention strategies.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant scientific knowledge appropriate to Coagulation.
- Knowledge of the relevant standards, legislation, national and local policies and accreditation requirements relating to all aspects of coagulation service.
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive, contentious or emotive information to individuals or groups in a clear and concise manner.
- Analytical and judgemental skills in evaluating complex ranges of coagulation issues including but not limited to Quality, Service Development, Organisational and Staffing Issues.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to deal with a number of conflicting priorities in a calm and professional manner working to demanding timescales
- Ability to anticipate problems, appraise risks and make effective decisions.
- Knowledge of health and safety and procedures for dealing with hazards and emergency situations (COSHH legislation, fire regulations, infectious, chemical and radioactive materials, data protection, risk assessment).
- Strong coagulation analytical skills, literacy, IT and numeracy skills with the ability to produce and deliver a range of documents or presentations for a wide variety of audiences.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Have personal commitment, enthusiasm and professional drive to lead and innovate.
- Behave in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures designed to ensure governance and probity.
- Demonstrate commitment to the NHS and Trust values, and have a patient focussed approach to service delivery.
- Strong but inclusive leadership style, promoting diversity and inclusion amongst the team.
- Committed to working across all SYB Pathology sites as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant BSc Degree
- FIBMS (Blood Science) or MSc (in Blood Science discipline or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Blood Science) or Post Graduate Diploma or Demonstrable Experience in coagulation
- Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
- Leadership / Management qualification or post graduate diploma, or equivalent experience in coagulation.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing at a senior level in coagulation - Blood Sciences department
- Proven knowledge and experience of a range of highly specialised analytical laboratory techniques in coagulation.
- Experience in routine Human Resource issues including, engagement, communication, leadership and management.
- Experience of laboratory IT systems and a thorough understanding of departmental systems management.
- Experience of managing risk within a coagulation service.
- Experience of quality management systems and processes.
- Experience of service and policy development.
Desirable
- Experience of budget management.
- Experience of leading of service improvements in coagulation
- Experience of developing and delivery of business plans and business development cases.
- Experience of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety.
- Experience of workforce planning and recruitment and retention strategies.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant scientific knowledge appropriate to Coagulation.
- Knowledge of the relevant standards, legislation, national and local policies and accreditation requirements relating to all aspects of coagulation service.
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive, contentious or emotive information to individuals or groups in a clear and concise manner.
- Analytical and judgemental skills in evaluating complex ranges of coagulation issues including but not limited to Quality, Service Development, Organisational and Staffing Issues.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to deal with a number of conflicting priorities in a calm and professional manner working to demanding timescales
- Ability to anticipate problems, appraise risks and make effective decisions.
- Knowledge of health and safety and procedures for dealing with hazards and emergency situations (COSHH legislation, fire regulations, infectious, chemical and radioactive materials, data protection, risk assessment).
- Strong coagulation analytical skills, literacy, IT and numeracy skills with the ability to produce and deliver a range of documents or presentations for a wide variety of audiences.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Have personal commitment, enthusiasm and professional drive to lead and innovate.
- Behave in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures designed to ensure governance and probity.
- Demonstrate commitment to the NHS and Trust values, and have a patient focussed approach to service delivery.
- Strong but inclusive leadership style, promoting diversity and inclusion amongst the team.
- Committed to working across all SYB Pathology sites as required.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
