Main area: Blood Transfusion
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent - Will be expected to participate in out-of-hours working to provide 24/7 cover
Hours: Full time - Shifts include nights and weekends to provide a 24/7 service
Job ref: 388-6755485-A&C
Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Torbay Hospital Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department
Town: Torquay
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/01/2025 23:59
Blood Transfusion Section Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Blood Transfusion Section
The department provides an acute Haematology and Blood Transfusion service to Torbay Hospital, surrounding General Practitioners, and Community Hospitals.
You will work in all areas within the Haematology Department but will have a delegated responsibility for Training and Health and Safety, to ensure an efficient and responsive laboratory service with primary responsibility for blood transfusion.
You will be expected to participate in the out-of-hours rota to ensure the provision of a 24/7 Haematology & Blood Transfusion service.
The department invites experienced Band 6 willing to develop into the role. The post holder will be required to successfully complete the MSc approved by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences in Blood Transfusion and/or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences in Blood Transfusion or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Blood Transfusion within two years of the start date.
Main duties of the job
* Part of the management team responsible for the day-to-day running of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion Departments.
* Perform specialist Transfusion investigations and provide highly specialised advice to clinicians.
* Supervise and train Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants, and Specialist Registrars.
* Deputise for the Transfusion Technical Manager in their absence.
Working for our organisation
Torbay Hospital is situated in Torquay, part of the English Riviera, with spectacular scenery and some of the cleanest beaches in Britain. The unspoilt wilderness of the Dartmoor National Park is within easy reach.
The team consists of 16 Biomedical scientists, supported by 2 Associate Practitioners and 2 Medical Laboratory Assistants. All staff up to band 7 frequently rotate between the two departments. The Blood Transfusion department has recently moved into a refurbished laboratory adjacent to the combined Biochemistry Haematology laboratory.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* This post forms part of the management team that ensures the provision of a continuous and comprehensive Haematology and Blood Transfusion service.
* To process patient samples in accordance with Clinical Governance procedures.
* Supervise and perform laboratory investigations in blood transfusion, ensuring the quality and accuracy of the results.
* Ensure that both internal and external Quality Control procedures are carried out and that appropriate corrective measures are undertaken as required.
* As the Training Lead for Blood Transfusion, implement and maintain training schemes and training records for all staff within the department.
* To ensure that the Blood Transfusion results are reported within agreed turnaround times for in-house testing and from referral laboratories.
* Participate in the technical research and development of the department to ensure a continuous improvement of the service to aid patient care.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MSc/FIBMS/Higher Specialist Portfolio
* HCPC registration
* Experience in Quality Management systems
Knowledge
* Minimum 2 years post registration experience in blood transfusion
* Experience in teaching/training junior staff
* Experience of UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity, and achieving equality of opportunity.
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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