The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Haematology/Blood Transfusion Operational Manager

The closing date is 17 August 2025

Job summary

To be an efficient, flexible member of the laboratory and wider Pathology service providing a consistently high quality and professional service. The specific aim of the BCPS Haematology and Blood Transfusion Operational Manager role is to manage the day-to-day operations of a specific area of the laboratory service, at the hub or ESL laboratory, as an integral element of Pathology. The post holder is required to support in the delivery of a service that is compliant with HCPC, Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005, and ISO Standards pertaining to UKAS accreditation.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for suitable candidate for the operational manager role responsible for the day-to-day managementcovering the Dudley ESL for Haematology and Transfusion.

To be responsible for the delivery of the quality management system and meeting key performance indicators for that particular area of a laboratory service.

To be responsible for ensuring that all activities are undertaken in line with relevant policies of, accrediting and regulatory frameworks.

To manage staff on a day-to-day basis within the area covered including appraisal, training, CPD, performance, staff leave, sickness absence and participating in staff recruitment.

To have delegated responsibility for informing and implementing strategic developments within their team.

To manage delegated elements of staffing budgets and hold signatory status on behalf of their line manager.

To represent Pathology for issues relating to their particular area, which would involve liaising with representatives of the local commissioners and other external agencies.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-BCPS-7340663

Job locations

Dudley Haematology/Blood Transfusion ESL

Russell's Hall Hospital

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Haematology/Blood Transfusion Operational Manager job description and personal specification attached to this avert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Haematology/Blood Transfusion Operational Manager job description and personal specification attached to this avert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent or Fellowship of the IBMS
  • State Registration (HCPC)

Desirable

  • MBA or Equivalent Management Qualification

Experience/ Skills

Essential

  • Supervisory experience with staff management.
  • Good understanding of IT and LIMS.
  • Budget and finance management
  • Good understanding of laboratory accreditation quality systems and laboratory QMS.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Haematology and Blood Transfusion techniques.
  • Proven project management skills
  • Health and Safety Regulations

Communication

Essential

  • Strong communication and people management skills.
  • Ability to motivate staff groups and implement agreed change.
  • Using negotiating and persuasive skills in the best interests of the service
  • Work effectively as part of the senior management team for Haem/BT
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent or Fellowship of the IBMS
  • State Registration (HCPC)

Desirable

  • MBA or Equivalent Management Qualification

Experience/ Skills

Essential

  • Supervisory experience with staff management.
  • Good understanding of IT and LIMS.
  • Budget and finance management
  • Good understanding of laboratory accreditation quality systems and laboratory QMS.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Haematology and Blood Transfusion techniques.
  • Proven project management skills
  • Health and Safety Regulations

Communication

Essential

  • Strong communication and people management skills.
  • Ability to motivate staff groups and implement agreed change.
  • Using negotiating and persuasive skills in the best interests of the service
  • Work effectively as part of the senior management team for Haem/BT

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

Dudley Haematology/Blood Transfusion ESL

Russell's Hall Hospital

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

Dudley Haematology/Blood Transfusion ESL

Russell's Hall Hospital

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Haematology Discipline Lead

Ian Richards

ian.richards1@nhs.net

01902307999

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-BCPS-7340663

Job locations

Dudley Haematology/Blood Transfusion ESL

Russell's Hall Hospital

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


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