Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team of NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL) in our journey to excellence. Applications are invited for the position of Haematology Scientific Lead for our Network.
The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic, share our vision of a high-quality haematology service, and must be suitably qualified and highly experienced in Haematology. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The role is to provide management and leadership for the Haematology services across the ESEL Pathology network and is accountable for leading and managing the delivery and development of Haematology across all seven Pathology Partnership laboratory sites, with the potential for expansion. The post holder plays a major part in the coordination, development and implementation of complex services and transformation that will improve the efficiency and quality of our Haematology services.
The post holder will take a strategic lead in the continuing provision of a high quality and responsive service that is UKAS ISO15189 accreditation compliant and will work collaboratively with ESEL's Quality and Governance Team.
For further details / an informal discussion or visit contact:
Hugh Boothe | Blood Sciences Divisional Manager | NHS ESEL Pathology Partnership | 07761 405257 | hugh.boothe@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake management and leadership responsibility for promoting the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of Haematology across the Pathology Partnership using modern methods and technology to lead in the delivery of service and workforce transformation and re-design.
The post-holder will be responsible for the Haematology departments across the Pathology Partnership, managing the work of staff in the departments and developing a culture in which staffs are continuously improving the delivery of high quality services.
The post-holder will ensure the parity of service delivery across all sites; the development and acceptance of challenging, but realistic objectives for staff and through leadership, motivation and systematic performance management, achieve the required results in line with financial, scientific and strategic objectives.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.The Partnership has three operational divisions:o Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistryo Microbiology and Virologyo Cellular Pathology and Cancer DiagnosticsThe 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Biomedical Science/Haematology or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship)
- Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
- Evidence of management and leadership training
Desirable
- Recognised Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Haematology systems
- Experience of effectively managing staff, including HR issues
- Significant experience at 8a level in Haematology
- Experience of managing a budget
Desirable
- Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources to extend the service when required
- Experience of audit in evaluating and developing a service
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in Clinical Haematology and how they may influence the future of Pathology
- Good knowledge of pathology disciplines
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
- H&S legislation and procedures
- Good knowledge of Quality management system
- Ability to lead and manage staff in a large and complex laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of implementing Evidence Based Practice
Skills
Essential
- Experience of method development in Haematology
- Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and their application to Pathology
- Competent in complex laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data/results/concepts
- Comprehensive knowledge of management of quality within the laboratory
- Working knowledge and experience of MHRA ISO 15189 standards
Desirable
- Track record of implementing and managing change
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence leading by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity
- Committed to the continuous development of staff and self
- Evidence of prioritisation, organising and delegation
- Evidence commitment to developing a culture of openness and partnership
Communications
Essential
- Evidence of excellent written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings
- Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence ability to clarify key points from diverse and complex sets of information
Specific requirements
Essential
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Biomedical Science/Haematology or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship)
- Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
- Evidence of management and leadership training
Desirable
- Recognised Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Haematology systems
- Experience of effectively managing staff, including HR issues
- Significant experience at 8a level in Haematology
- Experience of managing a budget
Desirable
- Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources to extend the service when required
- Experience of audit in evaluating and developing a service
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in Clinical Haematology and how they may influence the future of Pathology
- Good knowledge of pathology disciplines
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
- H&S legislation and procedures
- Good knowledge of Quality management system
- Ability to lead and manage staff in a large and complex laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of implementing Evidence Based Practice
Skills
Essential
- Experience of method development in Haematology
- Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and their application to Pathology
- Competent in complex laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data/results/concepts
- Comprehensive knowledge of management of quality within the laboratory
- Working knowledge and experience of MHRA ISO 15189 standards
Desirable
- Track record of implementing and managing change
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence leading by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity
- Committed to the continuous development of staff and self
- Evidence of prioritisation, organising and delegation
- Evidence commitment to developing a culture of openness and partnership
Communications
Essential
- Evidence of excellent written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings
- Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence ability to clarify key points from diverse and complex sets of information
Specific requirements
Essential
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
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).
