Job summary Lead the Future of Blood Sciences at NUH - Make a Real Impact in Healthcare Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic, high-performing team within Blood Sciences? This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a pathology service, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional patient care. As a key member of one of our Clinical Management Teams, you will be at the heart of our missionleading and managing a group of specialist services within Blood Sciences. You will be responsible for developing strategic plans, optimising service delivery, and ensuring excellence in clinical and operational performance. Blood Sciences is a fast-paced, cutting-edge field covering Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Blood Transfusion, POCT, and Specimen Reception. This is your chance to make a lasting impactenhancing patient outcomes, supporting groundbreaking diagnostics, and leading a skilled team to success. If you are a motivated and experienced leader looking to drive change and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of pathology Main duties of the job Key Duties Provide visionary leadership, managing and inspiring teams within the Blood Sciences Service. Drive operational excellence, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and effective service delivery. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape the strategic direction of pathology services. Champion the professional development of Biomedical Scientists and support staff, fostering growth and innovation. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-6963222 Job locations Queens Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities Please spend the time to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please spend the time to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the role. Person Specification Training & Qualification Essential MSc. or equivalent Postgraduate qualification in a healthcare subject, or equivalent experience in a Health Service setting State Registered BMS (HCPC) Recognised management qualification at postgraduate diploma level or equivalent experience Desirable Postgraduate qualification ideally in specialism Evidence of higher specialist training gained through short courses or distance learning Project / Programme management training Experience Essential Experience of managing and leading a large and complex service department, with a significant number of line reports. (As a guide it would be anticipated that this would usually require 3 years' experience in a senior management role to develop the level of leadership required) Demonstrate a high level of leadership and organisational skills, including the introduction of innovative technology and giving a major contribution to the strategic direction of the service. Evidence of effective change management & business planning Awareness of national and local NHS agendas Desirable Experience of working in a teaching hospital or other busy environment Experience of NHS financial and administrative systems Awareness of national pathology agendas Person Specification Training & Qualification Essential MSc. or equivalent Postgraduate qualification in a healthcare subject, or equivalent experience in a Health Service setting State Registered BMS (HCPC) Recognised management qualification at postgraduate diploma level or equivalent experience Desirable Postgraduate qualification ideally in specialism Evidence of higher specialist training gained through short courses or distance learning Project / Programme management training Experience Essential Experience of managing and leading a large and complex service department, with a significant number of line reports. (As a guide it would be anticipated that this would usually require 3 years' experience in a senior management role to develop the level of leadership required) Demonstrate a high level of leadership and organisational skills, including the introduction of innovative technology and giving a major contribution to the strategic direction of the service. Evidence of effective change management & business planning Awareness of national and local NHS agendas Desirable Experience of working in a teaching hospital or other busy environment Experience of NHS financial and administrative systems Awareness of national pathology agendas 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Queens Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)