Job summary Applications are invited for the post of Team Leader - Blood Sciences Sample Reception. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person who will be responsible for working within a team to provide day-to-day management and supervision of our Medical Laboratory Assistants working within Blood Sciences Specimen Reception, Automated Blood Sciences and Blood Transfusion. As a Team Leader the successful applicant will be required to lead and motivate our team of MLAs to ensure we provide the best possible service to our patients - both within the hospital and to our GP practices across our 24/7 service. We have two full-time posts available. One vacancy for a permanent contract and one 12month fixed term / secondment opportunity. The postholder will be expected to work within a shift system between 08:00 and 22:00 over 7 days per week, to include Bank Holidays. Please note this is not a training post and does not support completion of the HCPC Portfolio. To understand more about what it's like to work in Pathology, watch this video This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position. Main duties of the job Key tasks will incude: Day to day management and supervision of MLA staff Training staff in the Sample Reception processes and other related areas. Organisation of staff rotas. Monitoring, approval and recording of annual leave Undertaking first line sickness absence management Staff recruitment Ongoing appraisals of MLA staff Creation, review and amendment of Standard Operating Procedures Participating in data input of patient details and test request information Sorting, pre-analytical preparation and processing clinical samples About us The Blood Sciences Sample Reception team support the working of the Blood Sciences Automated Laboratory. We have approximately 35 members of staff within our reception team who work across a variety of shifts to provide 24/7 support to the Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology laboratories. The Blood Sciences Autolab provides analysis of pathology samples for the NBT Trust inpatients and outpatients and provides an analytical service to a large number of GP practices. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations Southmead Hospital Westbury-on-Trym Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities As a Team Leader the successful applicant will required to lead and motivate our team of MLAs to ensure we provide the best possible service to our patients - both within the hospital and in our GP practices. You will be responsible for first line management and supervision of staff, organising staff rotas, monitoring and approving annual leave, participating in staff recruitment and appraisal processes and undertaking sickness absence management. You will be responsible for creating, reviewing and amending Standard Operating Procedures and related competencies and for ensuring staff are trained and competent in all processes. You will be required to participate in the day-to-day pre analytical processes of Sample Reception, carrying out data input into our Pathology computer system and ensuring all pre analytical processes are carried out correctly. You must be able to deal with confidential information appropriately, be able to work accurately and to deadlines and be able to work with minimum supervision. You should have previous Pathology laboratory experience plus previous supervisory experience. You will need to be flexible and adaptable to meet our ever changing needs and able to demonstrate initiative and good communication skills. Job description Job responsibilities As a Team Leader the successful applicant will required to lead and motivate our team of MLAs to ensure we provide the best possible service to our patients - both within the hospital and in our GP practices. You will be responsible for first line management and supervision of staff, organising staff rotas, monitoring and approving annual leave, participating in staff recruitment and appraisal processes and undertaking sickness absence management. You will be responsible for creating, reviewing and amending Standard Operating Procedures and related competencies and for ensuring staff are trained and competent in all processes. You will be required to participate in the day-to-day pre analytical processes of Sample Reception, carrying out data input into our Pathology computer system and ensuring all pre analytical processes are carried out correctly. You must be able to deal with confidential information appropriately, be able to work accurately and to deadlines and be able to work with minimum supervision. You should have previous Pathology laboratory experience plus previous supervisory experience. You will need to be flexible and adaptable to meet our ever changing needs and able to demonstrate initiative and good communication skills. Person Specification Essential/Desirable Essential Education to GCSE standard or equivalent in English, Maths and Sciences Previous significant experience of working in a Pathology Laboratory Ability to lead and motivate a team Experience of working as part of a team Experience of using computer systems and data input Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Desirable Previous Staff Supervisory Experience Working knowledge of Pathology and Hospital computer systems, eg., Winpath, Q-Pulse, Care Flow and Health Roster ILM Lever 2 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 Person Specification Essential/Desirable Essential Education to GCSE standard or equivalent in English, Maths and Sciences Previous significant experience of working in a Pathology Laboratory Ability to lead and motivate a team Experience of working as part of a team Experience of using computer systems and data input Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Desirable Previous Staff Supervisory Experience Working knowledge of Pathology and Hospital computer systems, eg., Winpath, Q-Pulse, Care Flow and Health Roster ILM Lever 2 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust Address Southmead Hospital Westbury-on-Trym Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)