The Department of Blood Transfusion is seeking to expand its senior leadership team in order to deliver excellent, high-quality integrated care to our patients in keeping with the Trust's wider vision.
The laboratory service is fully accredited to UKAS 15189 standards and is accredited as a training laboratory for the IBMS portfolios. As Chief BMS, you will provide operational leadership for the MTW Blood Transfusion laboratories and support bringing the teams together in readiness for the delivery of the Kent and Medway Pathology network model. You will be registered with the HCPC, have gained an MSc (or FIBMS equivalent) and have significant experience as a Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion, working at a senior level for at least five years. A management or leadership qualification is highly desirable, as is significant experience in coordinating quality management systems, project management and/or leading and managing large teams.
Post holder will Deputise for the Blood Transfusion Head BMS as required. They will oversee the operational management of the Blood Transfusion laboratories on both sites – Maidstone Hospital, and Tunbridge Wells Hospital in conjunction with the Head BMS. This will include daily management of the workload, management of staff and skill mix, management of equipment, management of safety systems, management of quality assurance, management of incidents and management of change. The role will involve working across both sites.
Post holder will be expected to direct laboratory operations and to take a key role in workflow prioritisation and problem solving. They must be sensitive and responsive to the changing demands on the service. Strong organisational, administrative, supervisory, and team leadership skills are an essential requirement of the post. They must be able to implement change whilst ensuring service continuity and be able to provide a visible lead whilst encouraging staff to take ownership. They will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.
In collaboration with the Blood Transfusion Head BMS the post holder is responsible for ensuring an efficient, effective and high-quality Blood Transfusion service including ensuring the performance of the service conforms to all relevant statutory and NHS requirements and meets the needs of all service users.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Feb 2025