About this role
Job summary
Clinical Blood Sciences Hub Manager (CBS)
An opportunity has arisen for a CBS Hub manager in Blood Sciences to lead the service at St Helier and Epsom which currently incorporates Biochemistry, Haematology, Special Haematology and Chemistry, Newborn Screening, Blood Transfusion and Central Pathology Reception.
The post-holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality care and continue to meet all key performance and financial targets. Whilst support will be provided, you will need to have proven experience of managing a large diagnostic pathology department, have knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures, excellent people management skills and a good understanding of financial principles. Continuous professional development (CPD) will be encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will oversee the day to day management of the CBS service at the Epsom and St Helier sites to ensure that a quality service is provided in all areas of the Blood Science departments, on time and within budget.
The role will require the successful applicant to provide leadership and co-ordination across the sites and disciplines to ensure an efficient and effective quality service provision. This will include ensuring all KPI's (including supplier contractors) , turnaround times and Quality targets are met, effective budget management and senior HR management experience.
About us
South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an NHS partnership providing a highly dependable, clinically assured and cost effective diagnostic pathology service. SWLP is a pathology partnership between Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides a single, integrated pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London and beyond.
Job description Job responsibilities
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of our host Trust, St. Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
HCPC Registration BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Scientists, MSc or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Post graduate Management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
Recognised qualification in laboratory design and or workflow management
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Significant experience in the practice of Laboratory Medicine Ability to carry out staff appraisals Experience in staff recruitment and selection Experience with quality management systems Proven experience of leadership and management Significant experience in problem solving Use of pathology computer systems Financial management and procurement Experience of developing and managing pathology logistic services
Desirable
Experience of working and managing different specialist areas of clinical blood sciences Experience of data capture and reporting with laboratory information systems
Skills and Abilities Essential
Extensive technical skills associated with the practice of laboratory medicine Excellent interpersonal skills Commitment to proactive management Ability to find creative solutions to management problems Full understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements Ability to plan, organised and manage one's own and others work Attention to detail Excellent time management skills Ability to motivate individuals Ability to work under pressure Dealing with conflict situations
Other relevant requirements Essential
Self-motivated Flexible approach Able to perform light physical work Capable if intense periods of
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
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Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SM17 0QT
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)