Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Haematology Service Lead (XR08)

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Job summary

The Department of Blood Sciences is seeking to expand its senior management team in order to deliver excellent, high-quality integrated care to our patients in keeping with the Trusts wider vision. This is an exciting time to join one of the largest Pathology departments in the country, in advance of moving to our new £30m Pathology building on the St. Jamess University Hospital site and the new acute hospital laboratory on the Leeds General Infirmary site.

The successful candidate will provide operational leadership for the Haematology service in conjunction with the other Service Lead(s). Reporting to the Service Manager, they will work closely with other key scientific and clinical staff to deliver a 24/7 Blood Sciences service across both the Leeds General Infirmary and St. James's University Hospital sites. They will also lead on service development activity, evolving our processes through the adoption of new services, equipment and technologies to meet the requirement of our current and future users.

This role is a full time 12 month fixed term opportunity (a secondment may also be considered if this was supported by a current employer).

Main duties of the job

You will be registered with the HCPC, have gained an MSc (or FIBMS equivalent) and have significant experience as a Biomedical Scientist in Haematology, working at a senior level for at least five years. A management or leadership qualification is highly desirable, as is significant experience in coordinating quality management systems, programme management and/or leading large teams. As Service Lead you will be required to lead on the transformation of our services as part of the wider Trust strategy, as part of the BtLW programme and as part of the WYATT network.

Key responsibilities include:

Operational responsibility for a large multi-site Haematology department. Line management of a large multi-disciplinary team of Biomedical Scientists and other scientific and admin staff.

Lead on Governance and training related activity, accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Management of a delegated budget for the Blood Sciences service(s) and represent the department as an authorised signatory for amounts governed by the Trusts standing financial instructions.

A large part of this role will be contributing to service development through active participation and leadership in a range of on-going projects as part of the BtLW programme and as part of the WYATT network of clinical laboratories.

About us

Our Pathology services operate across two large university teaching hospitals in the Leeds Metropolitan area with a population of around 2.3 million and provide services both regionally and nationally. This includes the regional Oncology centre and the Leeds Children's Hospital. Construction on the new Leeds Children's Hospital is also about to start, which will include all in-patient maternity and specialist neonatal services to become the largest single site maternity centre in the UK. The Department of Blood Sciences has a friendly and very engaged multi-disciplinary senior team and a well-developed quality management system. The successful candidate will be well supported by the wider scientific and clinical teams. The Blood Sciences Department is accredited to ISO15189 and by the IBMS as a training laboratory in both Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology.

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Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-PATH-188

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage an integrated and co-ordinated specialised testing service for Leeds Hospitals, local and regional CCGs and the provider to provider referrals services for all clients.

To participate in general departmental management and people governance procedures such as staff recruitment, induction and appraisal

To undertake highly specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.

To communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information relating to the provision of the clinical service.

To contribute towards the training of support, technical, scientific and medical staff. As a core member of the CSU operational and governance committees to interpret and advise on national policies directives and guidance in this specialist field. Attendance at external meetings held by our clients where the post holder will be required to represent LTHT to promote our service offering and provide expert advice.

For full details please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage an integrated and co-ordinated specialised testing service for Leeds Hospitals, local and regional CCGs and the provider to provider referrals services for all clients.

To participate in general departmental management and people governance procedures such as staff recruitment, induction and appraisal

To undertake highly specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.

To communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information relating to the provision of the clinical service.

For full details please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC Registration
Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) first degree BSc
Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) Masters degree MSc

Desirable

Management and/or leadership qualification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Evidence of on-going and relevant training within the speciality / discipline
Evidence of continuing professional development
Advanced knowledge relevant to the discipline of Haematology
Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office

Desirable

Evidence of Supervisory or management training and/or experience
Successful delivery of training to others - either individuals or groups
Knowledge of service improvement / redesign tools and techniques

Other criteria

Essential

Able to work independently or as part of a team as required. Willing to work flexibly. Willing and able to learn new skills.
Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy.
Ability to work on either site

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience within the haematology speciality
Supervisory or management experience

Desirable

Experience of working with staff from other directorates or Trusts
Experience of contributing specialist advice e.g. Health and Safety

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC Registration
Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) first degree BSc
Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) Masters degree MSc

Desirable

Management and/or leadership qualification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Evidence of on-going and relevant training within the speciality / discipline
Evidence of continuing professional development
Advanced knowledge relevant to the discipline of Haematology
Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office

Desirable

Evidence of Supervisory or management training and/or experience
Successful delivery of training to others - either individuals or groups
Knowledge of service improvement / redesign tools and techniques

Other criteria

Essential

Able to work independently or as part of a team as required. Willing to work flexibly. Willing and able to learn new skills.
Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy.
Ability to work on either site

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience within the haematology speciality
Supervisory or management experience

Desirable

Experience of working with staff from other directorates or Trusts
Experience of contributing specialist advice e.g. Health and Safety

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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