Job summary
The laboratories and associated facilities are housed within a purpose-built facility offering a unique range of fully accredited (ISO15189) clinical laboratory investigations supporting GOSH as well as acting as a specialist referral centre for hospitals, clinics and clinicians across the world.
This is an advanced role where the post holder will lead and be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the Haematology and Coagulation services in the 24/7 Paediatric Rapid Response Laboratory (PRRL)
You will work closely with Chemical Pathology manager in the PRRL and the Blood Transfusion Manager to provide a forward thinking, patient focused laboratory service. You will work with the senior Laboratory Management team in the areas of service development, continuity, resilience, staff and budgetary management, liaison with external and internal service users, compliance to all relevant accreditation and regulatory bodies and staff training.
To apply, you should be a HCPC registered biomedical scientist with FIBMS, MSc or equivalent. You will have considerable experience in Haematology and recent experience in a supervisory capacity. Moreover, you should be ambitious, a natural leader and familiar with current NHS Pathology and management issues.
If you have flare and are looking for a new challenge, then we would be very happy to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks.
Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee
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
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- Post graduate qualification in Haematology
- Registration with HCPC.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- CSci
- Post graduate management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in a Haematology Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory
- Specialist knowledge in Haematology
- Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards i.e. ISO15189
- Experience of accreditation assessments
- An understanding of the principles and practice of Quality assurance, Risk Management and its systems
- Proven experience of managing a team including. - Appraisal skills - Recruitment and selection skills - Disciplinary and capability procedures - Experience in workforce planning to ensure service continuity
- Experience of training
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- Proven experience of procurement and equipment evaluation
Desirable
- Experience of Paediatric Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
- Experience in budget and financial management
- Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and tools
- Experience of change management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good analytical and judgemental skills with the ability to make informed decisions and give expert technical advice in complex situations
- Able to provide specialist advice to laboratory staff and users of the service
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication at a senior level
- Proven experience in laboratory management at a senior level
- A positive and pro-active attitude towards service demands and problem solving with a flexible, open and collaborative style when dealing with complex situations.
- A high level of organisational skills i.e. manage own workload and meet deadlines
- Flexible, adaptable nature and able to prioritise and work in a changing environment
- Proven skills in the use of Microsoft office applications (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and databases
- Advanced Training skills
- Leadership skills at a senior level
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines
Desirable
- Project Management skills
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- Post graduate qualification in Haematology
- Registration with HCPC.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- CSci
- Post graduate management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in a Haematology Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory
- Specialist knowledge in Haematology
- Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards i.e. ISO15189
- Experience of accreditation assessments
- An understanding of the principles and practice of Quality assurance, Risk Management and its systems
- Proven experience of managing a team including. - Appraisal skills - Recruitment and selection skills - Disciplinary and capability procedures - Experience in workforce planning to ensure service continuity
- Experience of training
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- Proven experience of procurement and equipment evaluation
Desirable
- Experience of Paediatric Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
- Experience in budget and financial management
- Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and tools
- Experience of change management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good analytical and judgemental skills with the ability to make informed decisions and give expert technical advice in complex situations
- Able to provide specialist advice to laboratory staff and users of the service
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication at a senior level
- Proven experience in laboratory management at a senior level
- A positive and pro-active attitude towards service demands and problem solving with a flexible, open and collaborative style when dealing with complex situations.
- A high level of organisational skills i.e. manage own workload and meet deadlines
- Flexible, adaptable nature and able to prioritise and work in a changing environment
- Proven skills in the use of Microsoft office applications (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and databases
- Advanced Training skills
- Leadership skills at a senior level
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines
Desirable
- Project Management skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
london
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
