Job summary
We
are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Pathology CSU
management team as Blood Transfusion Service lead.
This
role offers the exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of shaping
the vision and strategy for the Blood Transfusion, and the accountability for
delivering both the service and the transformation as part of the
wider Pathology transformation and the BTLW Pathology new Acute Hospital lab
(AHL).
Working
with clinical colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team, you will be
responsible for leading the service through and to maximise the quality and
productivity whilst continuing the focus on staff-engagement and supporting
staff to be the best version of themselves as this will be a key priority
throughout.
All
potential candidates are asked to contact LTHT Pathology Deputy General
Manager to discuss the post in more detail:
Sian Gibson (email siangibson1@nhs.net).
Please
note the interviews will be held on
Interview
panel: Dan Carless, Caroline Pashley,
Marina Karakantza
Closing
date 29 August 2025
Interview
date 9th September 2025
Main duties of the job
As
the Service lead for Pathology, the jobholder will manage the service. The
post holder is required to perform a range of highly specialist healthcare
science clinical, technical and scientific activities. Provide expert advice,
opinions and training to own and other professions by fulfilling a key role
on the relevant network committees
both internally and externally. The postholder will manage a delegated budget
for the Pathology service and represent the department as an authorized
signatory for amounts governed by the Trusts standing financial
instructions. The jobholder will contribute towards overall service
development by active participation in a range of people governance
procedures consistent with Trust policies and will be required to participate
in the training of support, technical, scientific and medical staff as is
necessary for the service.
The
jobholder will be responsible for the planning and organisation of a broad
range of complex activities or programmes some of which are ongoing, which
require the formulation and adjustment of plans or strategies. The postholder
will be heavily involved in ongoing projects in clinical audit, clinical
governance, the formulation, negotiation and approval of inter-trust
agreements, and service wide compliance with accreditation requirements.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate.
Accountable
to the CSU Leadership Team, you will be an innovative thinker, who is willing
to challenge traditional boundaries and be able to lead local and regional
service change projects. We are looking for an experienced and capable leader
who can help seize the opportunities and engage with our excellent staff team
in driving service improvements.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is an organisation based on the following values;
Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable and Empowered. The successful candidate will be a strong,
visible leader who consistently demonstrates behaviours in keeping with these
values, thereby contributing to a positive working environment and open
culture which fosters high morale and a commitment among all staff.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
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.
As
the Operations Manager for Pathology, the jobholder will manage the service.
The post holder is required to perform a range of highly specialist
healthcare science clinical, technical and scientific activities. Provide
expert advice, opinions and training to own and other professions by
fulfilling a key role on the relevant
network committees both internally and externally. The postholder will manage
a delegated budget for the Pathology service and represent the department as
an authorized signatory for amounts governed by the Trusts standing
financial instructions. The jobholder will contribute towards overall service
development by active participation in a range of people governance
procedures consistent with Trust policies and will be required to participate
in the training of support, technical, scientific and medical staff as is
necessary for the service.
The
jobholder will be responsible for the planning and organisation of a broad
range of complex activities or programmes some of which are ongoing, which
require the formulation and adjustment of plans or strategies. The postholder
will be heavily involved in ongoing projects in clinical audit, clinical
governance, the formulation, negotiation and approval of inter-trust
agreements, and service wide compliance with accreditation requirements. As
the operational lead for referral services referral service network the
post-holder will be heavily involved in the roll-out of new testing methods
and delivery of customised services to a range of clients.
The
principal tool to measure the success of these initiatives is audit and thus
the post-holder is regularly (ie more frequently than once a month) involved
in the design and execution of complex multi factorial audits.
The
jobholder will be responsible for planning and organizing the workforce and
workload of the section(s) managed and will be expected to apply professional
judgements and specialist skills to technically highly complex and sometimes
difficult situations. The jobholder will be required to communicate highly
complex or sensitive information relating to the provision of the clinical
service to other healthcare practitioners and organizations and be involved
in the writing of numerous trust and inter-trust policies and consultation on
other policies and job descriptions.
The
job will require the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to undertake
specialist technical clinical investigations that contribute towards the
departments provision of an accurate and timely service for patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
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.
As
the Operations Manager for Pathology, the jobholder will manage the service.
The post holder is required to perform a range of highly specialist
healthcare science clinical, technical and scientific activities. Provide
expert advice, opinions and training to own and other professions by
fulfilling a key role on the relevant
network committees both internally and externally. The postholder will manage
a delegated budget for the Pathology service and represent the department as
an authorized signatory for amounts governed by the Trusts standing
financial instructions. The jobholder will contribute towards overall service
development by active participation in a range of people governance
procedures consistent with Trust policies and will be required to participate
in the training of support, technical, scientific and medical staff as is
necessary for the service.
The
jobholder will be responsible for the planning and organisation of a broad
range of complex activities or programmes some of which are ongoing, which
require the formulation and adjustment of plans or strategies. The postholder
will be heavily involved in ongoing projects in clinical audit, clinical
governance, the formulation, negotiation and approval of inter-trust
agreements, and service wide compliance with accreditation requirements. As
the operational lead for referral services referral service network the
post-holder will be heavily involved in the roll-out of new testing methods
and delivery of customised services to a range of clients.
The
principal tool to measure the success of these initiatives is audit and thus
the post-holder is regularly (ie more frequently than once a month) involved
in the design and execution of complex multi factorial audits.
The
jobholder will be responsible for planning and organizing the workforce and
workload of the section(s) managed and will be expected to apply professional
judgements and specialist skills to technically highly complex and sometimes
difficult situations. The jobholder will be required to communicate highly
complex or sensitive information relating to the provision of the clinical
service to other healthcare practitioners and organizations and be involved
in the writing of numerous trust and inter-trust policies and consultation on
other policies and job descriptions.
The
job will require the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to undertake
specialist technical clinical investigations that contribute towards the
departments provision of an accurate and timely service for patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) degree BSc Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent)
- Masters degree MSc or equivalent experience.
- Professional State Registration.
Desirable
- Supervisory or managerial training.
- Management 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. Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office Proactive problem solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Good leadership skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of Supervisory or management training.
- Successful delivery of training to others - either individuals or groups.
- Knowledge of service improvement / redesign tools and techniques.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team as required.
- Willing to work flexibly. Willing and able to learn new skills.
- Dexterity Good hand/eye coordination
- Good keyboard skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within the speciality.
- Successful working as a member of a team.
- Supervisory or management experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with staff from other directorates.
- Experience of contributing specialist advice e.g. Health and Safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) degree BSc Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent)
- Masters degree MSc or equivalent experience.
- Professional State Registration.
Desirable
- Supervisory or managerial training.
- Management 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. Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office Proactive problem solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Good leadership skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of Supervisory or management training.
- Successful delivery of training to others - either individuals or groups.
- Knowledge of service improvement / redesign tools and techniques.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team as required.
- Willing to work flexibly. Willing and able to learn new skills.
- Dexterity Good hand/eye coordination
- Good keyboard skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within the speciality.
- Successful working as a member of a team.
- Supervisory or management experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with staff from other directorates.
- Experience of contributing specialist advice e.g. Health and Safety.
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).
