An exciting opportunity has arisen in Haematology (including Anticoagulant Management and Phlebotomy) and Blood Transfusion for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking senior manager to lead the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS) Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service. Based at the Royal Stoke site with a requirement to travel to all NMCPS sites, you will be supported by the Consultant Heads of Specialty and Laboratory Leads.
We are looking for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a master’s degree (or equivalent) and proven technical experience, as well as a management and leadership qualification, to continue to develop and lead our Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service.
NMCPS Haematology processes approximately 1.6 million requests per annum, while NMCPS Blood Transfusion processes more than 130,000 requests per annum.
Our vision is to deliver an innovative, high-performing, and high-quality Pathology service that is responsive to the needs and requirements of its users.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-effective clinical and laboratory services in line with departmental objectives. They will have extensive knowledge of Haematology and Transfusion procedures and experience in staff supervision and management. Working with laboratory leads, they will lead operations across the NMCPS network, prioritize tasks, and manage a challenging workload.
You will be supported by a strong and experienced pathology management team to continue developing Haematology, Anticoagulant Management, Phlebotomy, and Blood Transfusion services. You must also have experience of compliance with standards as required within work duties, such as United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) ISO 15189 Standards, MHRA, and other relevant professional and legislative bodies.
The North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology service (NMCPS) is responsible for Pathology services across North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. It operates laboratories at the Royal Stoke, County, Leighton, and Macclesfield hospital sites.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provides emergency treatment, planned operations, and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work, and research.
Investing in the health and well-being of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance, including full-time, part-time hours, and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Rebecca Sivers Job title: NMCPS Deputy Pathology Service Manager Email address: Rebecca.Sivers@uhnm.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01782 674270
Nick Doorbar - Pathology Service Manager and Professional Head of the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service
Email: Nick.Doorbar@uhnm.nhs.uk Tel: 01782 674270
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