Job summary
North Kent Pathology Service is a joint venture between Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Medway Foundation NHS Trust and the post holder may be required to undertake duties at any location across North Kent Pathology Service in order to meet service needs.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a safe, effective and patient focused Blood Transfusion & Haematology Service across North Kent Pathology Service (NKPS) and will be predominantly based at the North Kent Pathology Service hub, Darent Valley Hospital. The post holder will take the lead in managing a high quality Blood Transfusion & Haematology service provided at both sites.
They will be responsible for the overall management of the Blood Transfusion & Haematology Service and associated Departments; making effective use of available resources and maintaining a cost efficient, quality based optimal service across the areas of responsibility.
The post holder will ensure that the service runs smoothly and efficiently over the 24-hour period, ensuring the adoption and alignment to national guidance and local pathways processes and protocols. This includes drafting, implementing and reviewing departmental policies and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Manage and support Blood Transfusion & Haematology service delivery across the local communities within Dartford, Medway, Swale and parts of Bexley, together with acute trusts for Medway Maritime NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust.
Supporting the implementation of a range of new equipment platforms and workforce model within Blood Transfusion & Haematology at Dartford Hub and Medway spoke service.
This position is critical to the Blood Transfusion & Haematology transformation and development of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network service alignment.
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The effective day-to-day management of the optimal service for areas of responsibility across NKPS at the Hub (Darent Valley Hospital) and Spoke site (Medway Maritime Hospitals).
Is the Authorised signatory for a pay and non-pay budget within area of responsibility.
Responsible for monitoring and management the allocated budget, responsible for the management of resources within financial allocation.
Responsible for the overall training, development and adherence to service requirement of all staff within the Department
Accountable for the strategic development of the service in liaison with the Haematology Consultants and General Manager of NKPS, to ensure that national standards are achieved and maintained in accordance with UKAS and associated national guidelines.
To deputise for the General Manager of NKPS as and when required and requested by the General Manager
Accountable for monitoring of standards, using both internal and external quality control and internal audit as tools rectifying any areas of substandard service provision, quality standards and adherence to accreditation or legislative compliance.
To ensure the development of Standard Operating Procedures, SLAs, Policies and Processes aligned to accreditation standards and mandatory compliance as set out by governing bodies.
To ensure there are effective communication channels with departmental staff, peers, users of the service and colleagues from other Trusts.
To contribute to the integrated service for the Kent and Medway Pathology Network and other aligned Networks across the region and neighbouring UK.
To support agreed pathways and innovation relating to staff within the Department internally within the Trust and in relation to the Kent and Medway Pathology Network.
To operationally manage the BMS staff and aligned departmental teams, providing appropriate support and guidance to ensure optimal service delivery, staff wellbeing and development.
To provide strategic and operational leadership for all members of the team and to maintain and develop the service aligned to best practice and patient focused pathways.
Ensure the effective delivery and maintenance of optimal diagnostic pathology service.
In conjunction with other Laboratory Managers, facilitate transformation programmes and innovation to ensure the service is managed to best practice standards aligned to the annual plan for Pathology Service provision, including staff development / workforce plans.
To ensure Trusts requirements to manage the service across two organisations are aligned to the Dartford and Gravesham values and behaviours, NKPS staff are supported to progress according to the Trusts standards regardless of the site on which based.
Responsible for the harmonisation and service transformation aligned to the requirements of: UKAS and MHRA.
To ensure that the service is compliant with the EU directive on Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.
Please see attached job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The effective day-to-day management of the optimal service for areas of responsibility across NKPS at the Hub (Darent Valley Hospital) and Spoke site (Medway Maritime Hospitals).
Is the Authorised signatory for a pay and non-pay budget within area of responsibility.
Responsible for monitoring and management the allocated budget, responsible for the management of resources within financial allocation.
Responsible for the overall training, development and adherence to service requirement of all staff within the Department
Accountable for the strategic development of the service in liaison with the Haematology Consultants and General Manager of NKPS, to ensure that national standards are achieved and maintained in accordance with UKAS and associated national guidelines.
To deputise for the General Manager of NKPS as and when required and requested by the General Manager
Accountable for monitoring of standards, using both internal and external quality control and internal audit as tools rectifying any areas of substandard service provision, quality standards and adherence to accreditation or legislative compliance.
To ensure the development of Standard Operating Procedures, SLAs, Policies and Processes aligned to accreditation standards and mandatory compliance as set out by governing bodies.
To ensure there are effective communication channels with departmental staff, peers, users of the service and colleagues from other Trusts.
To contribute to the integrated service for the Kent and Medway Pathology Network and other aligned Networks across the region and neighbouring UK.
To support agreed pathways and innovation relating to staff within the Department internally within the Trust and in relation to the Kent and Medway Pathology Network.
To operationally manage the BMS staff and aligned departmental teams, providing appropriate support and guidance to ensure optimal service delivery, staff wellbeing and development.
To provide strategic and operational leadership for all members of the team and to maintain and develop the service aligned to best practice and patient focused pathways.
Ensure the effective delivery and maintenance of optimal diagnostic pathology service.
In conjunction with other Laboratory Managers, facilitate transformation programmes and innovation to ensure the service is managed to best practice standards aligned to the annual plan for Pathology Service provision, including staff development / workforce plans.
To ensure Trusts requirements to manage the service across two organisations are aligned to the Dartford and Gravesham values and behaviours, NKPS staff are supported to progress according to the Trusts standards regardless of the site on which based.
Responsible for the harmonisation and service transformation aligned to the requirements of: UKAS and MHRA.
To ensure that the service is compliant with the EU directive on Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.
Please see attached job description for further information.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- FIBMS or MSc in Blood Transfusion and/or Haematology or equivalent
- State Registered with the Health Professions Council.
- Extensive post registration experience at a senior level with demonstrable relevant experience at a management level
- Evidence of CPD and post graduate training in specialised areas
Desirable
- Diploma in Management Studies or similar, current management qualification
- Willingness to undertake management qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the Blood Transfusion & Haematology laboratories
- Knowledge of current trends in Blood Transfusion & Haematology and the requirements of UKAS and Blood Safety and Quality Regulations
- Knowledge of the development of Pathology Networks
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience at a senior level and demonstrable extensive management experience
- Managerial experience in a Blood Transfusion and/or Hameatology environment
- Experience of out of hours working
- Experience of record keeping and report writing
- Experience of team/people management
Desirable
- Experience in staff appraisal/PDR.
- Experience of Policy writing and preparation of Standard Operating Procedures
- Experience of working across pathology Networks
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- FIBMS or MSc in Blood Transfusion and/or Haematology or equivalent
- State Registered with the Health Professions Council.
- Extensive post registration experience at a senior level with demonstrable relevant experience at a management level
- Evidence of CPD and post graduate training in specialised areas
Desirable
- Diploma in Management Studies or similar, current management qualification
- Willingness to undertake management qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the Blood Transfusion & Haematology laboratories
- Knowledge of current trends in Blood Transfusion & Haematology and the requirements of UKAS and Blood Safety and Quality Regulations
- Knowledge of the development of Pathology Networks
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience at a senior level and demonstrable extensive management experience
- Managerial experience in a Blood Transfusion and/or Hameatology environment
- Experience of out of hours working
- Experience of record keeping and report writing
- Experience of team/people management
Desirable
- Experience in staff appraisal/PDR.
- Experience of Policy writing and preparation of Standard Operating Procedures
- Experience of working across pathology Networks
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).
