Job summary Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) invites applications from experienced Biomedical Scientists with significant technical and managerial experience for the position of Cross-Site Blood Transfusion Service Lead within the organisation. This role is the cross-site service lead and subject matter expert for the Blood Transfusion service. As such candidates will have significant experience of working at a senior position within a Blood Transfusion laboratory. The candidate should be an enthusiastic HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with substantial managerial experience and FIBMS (or equivalent, e.g., MSc). In-person visibility is a key aspect to this role and regular travel between the three laboratory sites is required to ensure this. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will manage and work closely with the Cross Site Service Lead for Haematology, Section Managers and Advanced Biomedical Scientists to ensure delivery of a comprehensive, quality and safe multi-site laboratory service. The role will form a triumvirate with the General Manager and Clinical Director for Blood Science in delivering the service and providing assurance to the Managing Director and Medical Director. The triumvirate will work collaboratively with service users and other stakeholders in the Trusts to ensure the service provided is fit-for-purpose. Demonstrable experience of managing staff and pathology services is essential. Candidates will need to have a 'can-do' attitude, be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities. This should be supported by well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working. We are looking for individuals who can inspire and lead a team in delivering its key goals About us IPS is a joint venture owned by and providing a high-quality pathology service to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHST), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) and Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT). All staff working for IPS are NHS employees with standard NHS T&C's. Date posted 21 January 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 423-5762049 Job locations Airedale NHS Foundation /Bradford Teaching Steeton BD20 6TD Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see attached full job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see attached full job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist Holds a relevant post graduate qualification (MSc), conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science status Holds a suitable management qualification or significant experience in a managerial position IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Transfusion or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level Desirable Membership of professional body such as IBMS Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of regulatory and accreditation requirements relevant to Blood Transfusion with demonstrable evidence of involvement in managing Quality Management Systems Substantial technical knowledge and experience in Blood Transfusion demonstrating an ability to manage a Blood Transfusion laboratory. Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures and standards, in line with local or national guideline Demonstrable evidence of Human Resource management experience and proven leadership skills Evidence of proven people skills particularly in dealing with individuals of different grades Experience in training staff of different grades Experience of procurement and implementation of equipment, including change control and test validation and verification Demonstrable experience and skill in the initiation and implementation of organisational change Person Specification Qualifications Essential Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist Holds a relevant post graduate qualification (MSc), conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science status Holds a suitable management qualification or significant experience in a managerial position IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Transfusion or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level Desirable Membership of professional body such as IBMS Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of regulatory and accreditation requirements relevant to Blood Transfusion with demonstrable evidence of involvement in managing Quality Management Systems Substantial technical knowledge and experience in Blood Transfusion demonstrating an ability to manage a Blood Transfusion laboratory. Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures and standards, in line with local or national guideline Demonstrable evidence of Human Resource management experience and proven leadership skills Evidence of proven people skills particularly in dealing with individuals of different grades Experience in training staff of different grades Experience of procurement and implementation of equipment, including change control and test validation and verification Demonstrable experience and skill in the initiation and implementation of organisational change 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 Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Address Airedale NHS Foundation /Bradford Teaching Steeton BD20 6TD Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)