Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Haematology Laboratory Manager to join our pathology team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional and well established team that is focused on the patients we serve and the hospital services we support.
Our laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2022. We have a managed services contract with Beckman Coulter, and our digital systems include Cirdan Ultra LIMS, ICE ordercomms, and Oracle/Cerner EPR. The Haematology Laboratory processes over 900,000 tests per annum.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the line management of the laboratory and its staff. Manages the rotas to ensure that service needs are met at all times, in order that a high quality and cost-efficient service is provided. They will prioritise the allocation of staff throughout the discipline, and to other disciplines as required.
Ensures effective channels of communication are identified and used throughout the laboratory. Dealing with contentious and highly complex information and using this information to report to the laboratory management team issues that affect or could affect the optimal performance of the department.
To support the Blood Sciences Laboratory Manager and Deputy Blood Sciences Laboratory Manager in evaluating and researching new techniques and equipment, and evaluating which is most suitable. To actively manage the installation and assessment of new equipment and methods prior to routine use.
To advise the Blood Sciences Laboratory Manager and Deputy Blood Sciences Laboratory Manager in the planning and provision of an innovative, cost effective and comprehensive service, including management, implementation and policy development of any agreed changes to the service.
Liaise with service users to solve problems and to satisfy users' service needs, within the budgetary constraints of the department.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Date posted: 14 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 427-7082094
Job locations: Pathology Laboratory, The Herschel Building, Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please find attached to this vacancy a detailed job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
* MSc. (or FIBMS) in relevant subject
Desirable
* Management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Specialist knowledge of current technology and current trends
* Expert in biomedical science discipline with extensive knowledge and experience in routine laboratory, and its relationship to other clinical areas.
* Current supervisory or management experience
Desirable
* Understanding of Clinical Governance
* Knowledge of pathology modernisation
Specific skills
Essential
* Evidence of team leadership skills, including ability to motivate a team
* Evidence of change management skills
* Ability to think through highly complex situations and prioritise allocation of staff and other resources
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Pathology Laboratory, The Herschel Building, Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG
Employer's website: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/
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