Blood Sciences Specimen Reception Manager
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Job summary
The post holder, working closely with Senior BMS in Specimen Reception, Lead BMS and Head BMS will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of patient care within the blood sciences Department. The post-holder will be expected to identify and implement initiatives to improve services, with delegated responsibility from the Lead and Head BMS. Post holder will be expected to lead designated projects to ensure key performance targets (financial, operational and clinical) are met.
The post holder will manage the Medical Laboratory assistant and Pathology Reception staff enabling patients to receive treatment in accordance with the NHS Constitution and the Health and Social Care Bill 2011.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the effective running of Pathology Reception in liaison with the Lead BMS and Senior BMS in Specimen Reception .
Supervise and direct the work of Specimen Reception Medical Laboratory assistants. Receive specimens, enter patient and test details in to the Pathology computer system, prepare specimens for Blood Sciences and for sending to other laboratories both internally within the department and externally.
Lead, manage and motivate MLA staff within the blood sciences reception, ensuring that appropriate management structures, policies and practices are in place to achieve high levels of performance.
Monitoring, reporting and management of sickness absence
Co-ordinate annual leave and work rotas according to protocols across directorates.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
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Details
Date posted
24 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCS6152577
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville
Mandeville Rd
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville
Mandeville Rd
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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