Job summary Are you an experienced Biomedical Scientist whos ready to take charge, inspire a team and elevate patient care? Government of Jersey is looking for a passionate a Deputy Lab Manager and Training Officer to make a positive and meaningful impact for Jersey Blood Service and our healthcare family. If youre a quick thinker, an inherent innovator and can communicate best practice clearly and effectively, we want to hear from you. As a key figure, youll provide inspirational, innovative and empathetic leadership while driving excellence in blood sciences laboratories and upholding the highest standards of clinical diagnosis across Jersey Blood Service. By becoming part of our diverse, dynamic and friendly team, youll have the opportunity to create a meaningful difference while enjoying the flexibility, autonomy, and professional growth opportunities you deserve. Every day, our dedicated team takes immense pride in their work, delivering exceptional care of the highest calibre to our Island community. Join us and drive outstanding patient care. Main duties of the job Lead a team of specialist biomedical scientists and support staff, and oversee training, competency assessment and continuing professional development for the blood sciences laboratories, to guide the clinical diagnosis and management of disease, protecting the health of islanders. Deputise for the Laboratory manager supporting strategic and operational aspects of the blood sciences laboratories and the Jersey Blood Service, ensuring services are timely, relevant and of high quality About us Whatever you want from your career, you have the scope to find it here. We foster a work approach based on mutual support and collaboration, where everyone feels empowered to empower others. Youll find countless opportunities to learn, develop and grow a rewarding career where we recognises the importance of your personal and professional well-being. By considering moving internally across the Public Service, you'll be proud of what you can achieve both for yourself and the people of Jersey. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £76,236.77 to £83,790.38 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0011-ID2291 Job locations Government Of Jersey Union Street St. Helier Jersey JE2 3DN Job description Job responsibilities 1. Deputise for the Laboratory manager in the delivery of the Blood Sciences multidisciplinary diagnostic testing services for haematology, transfusion science, clinical biochemistry, and immunology and pathology reception to ensure services are delivered effectively and contribute to accurate clinical diagnosis across a broad spectrum of diseases, patient treatments and provide effective monitoring of therapeutic interventions. Applies and adjusts operational business continuity and effective workforce planning to ensure a robust 24-7 service is delivered and equipped to respond to dramatic and unexpected changes in service requirements. 2. Deputise and collaborates with the laboratory manager to ensure budgetary and finance directives are controlled and maintained whilst continuing to optimise and deliver high quality services. 3. Work closely with the laboratory manager to facilitate and monitor workforce planning functions such as recruitment, individual performance reviews, effective line management in line with HCS procedures and policies. 4. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and service changes inline with National and local policies and guidelines. This includes proactively identifying and managing risks, contingency planning, and coordinating and driving provision of services to meet quality and competency standards for Medical Laboratories 5. Engage with stakeholders, advising on guidelines, techniques, appropriate specimens and examinations, to manage users expectations and to collaborate on new service developments. Support and mentor the team to take personal ownership of scientific decisions that impact on patient care by enabling prompt and appropriate diagnosis and treatment. 6. Responsible for leading and managing a cross-discipline trained team performing a range of specialist blood sciences analyses, and infection and molecular science analyses, giving advice on appropriate techniques, to guide and contribute to clinical diagnoses, treatments, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. 7. Develop and manage a framework for employees education, training and competency assessment to meet HCPC standards of education and training SETs, implementing and maintaining relevant policies and facilitating attainment of professional qualifications and Continuing Professional Development 8. Maintain with the Institute of Biomedical Science -IBMS-, the laboratorys approval for the training of support staff, registration and post-registration training of biomedical scientists, so that the island can recruit and train a sufficient number of employees to deliver high quality service. 9. Establish a system for IBMS portfolio review and completion, including obtaining and collating appropriate evidence, and facilitate external portfolio assessments and assessor visits, ensuring employees obtain IBMS qualifications relevant to their roles. Statutory responsibilities Relate and function effectively with applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies, appropriate administrative officials, the healthcare community, and the patient population served, and providers of formal agreements, when required; Ensure that there are appropriate numbers of staff with the required education, training and competence to provide medical laboratory services that meets the needs and requirements of users; Ensure the implementation of the quality policy; Implement a safe laboratory environment in compliance with good practice and applicable requirements; Select and monitor laboratory suppliers; Provide professional development programmes for laboratory staff and opportunities to participate in scientific and other activities of professional organizations; Define, implement and monitor standards of performance and quality improvement of the medical laboratory service or services; Address any compliant, request or suggestion from staff and or users of laboratory services; Design and implement a contingency plan to ensure that essential services are available during emergency situations or other conditions when laboratory services are limited or unavailable. Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time. This role is politically restricted. The jobholder is not permitted to undertake political activity involving standing for election to the States or as a Parish Constable, or publicly supporting someone who is standing for election or playing a public part in any political manner. Job description Job responsibilities 1. Deputise for the Laboratory manager in the delivery of the Blood Sciences multidisciplinary diagnostic testing services for haematology, transfusion science, clinical biochemistry, and immunology and pathology reception to ensure services are delivered effectively and contribute to accurate clinical diagnosis across a broad spectrum of diseases, patient treatments and provide effective monitoring of therapeutic interventions. Applies and adjusts operational business continuity and effective workforce planning to ensure a robust 24-7 service is delivered and equipped to respond to dramatic and unexpected changes in service requirements. 2. Deputise and collaborates with the laboratory manager to ensure budgetary and finance directives are controlled and maintained whilst continuing to optimise and deliver high quality services. 3. Work closely with the laboratory manager to facilitate and monitor workforce planning functions such as recruitment, individual performance reviews, effective line management in line with HCS procedures and policies. 4. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and service changes inline with National and local policies and guidelines. This includes proactively identifying and managing risks, contingency planning, and coordinating and driving provision of services to meet quality and competency standards for Medical Laboratories 5. Engage with stakeholders, advising on guidelines, techniques, appropriate specimens and examinations, to manage users expectations and to collaborate on new service developments. Support and mentor the team to take personal ownership of scientific decisions that impact on patient care by enabling prompt and appropriate diagnosis and treatment. 6. Responsible for leading and managing a cross-discipline trained team performing a range of specialist blood sciences analyses, and infection and molecular science analyses, giving advice on appropriate techniques, to guide and contribute to clinical diagnoses, treatments, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. 7. Develop and manage a framework for employees education, training and competency assessment to meet HCPC standards of education and training SETs, implementing and maintaining relevant policies and facilitating attainment of professional qualifications and Continuing Professional Development 8. Maintain with the Institute of Biomedical Science -IBMS-, the laboratorys approval for the training of support staff, registration and post-registration training of biomedical scientists, so that the island can recruit and train a sufficient number of employees to deliver high quality service. 9. Establish a system for IBMS portfolio review and completion, including obtaining and collating appropriate evidence, and facilitate external portfolio assessments and assessor visits, ensuring employees obtain IBMS qualifications relevant to their roles. Statutory responsibilities Relate and function effectively with applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies, appropriate administrative officials, the healthcare community, and the patient population served, and providers of formal agreements, when required; Ensure that there are appropriate numbers of staff with the required education, training and competence to provide medical laboratory services that meets the needs and requirements of users; Ensure the implementation of the quality policy; Implement a safe laboratory environment in compliance with good practice and applicable requirements; Select and monitor laboratory suppliers; Provide professional development programmes for laboratory staff and opportunities to participate in scientific and other activities of professional organizations; Define, implement and monitor standards of performance and quality improvement of the medical laboratory service or services; Address any compliant, request or suggestion from staff and or users of laboratory services; Design and implement a contingency plan to ensure that essential services are available during emergency situations or other conditions when laboratory services are limited or unavailable. Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time. This role is politically restricted. The jobholder is not permitted to undertake political activity involving standing for election to the States or as a Parish Constable, or publicly supporting someone who is standing for election or playing a public part in any political manner. Person Specification Experience Essential - Highly developed theoretical and practical knowledge of the specialist areas of Laboratory Medicine (i.e. Biochemistry, Haematology or Blood Transfusion). - Excellent knowledge of leadership and management - Effective leadership skills including organisational and coordination, decision making, delegation, negotiation, problem solving and influencing skills - Specialist knowledge of laboratory training and education requirements for HCPC and IBMS certification. - Understand the key concepts of the knowledge base in the HCPC standards of proficiency for biomedical scientists. - Able to conduct highly specialist diagnostic laboratory investigations to reproducible standards in blood sciences - Able to demonstrate proficiency in highly specialist practical skills (e.g. examining blood films, identifying alloantibodies, conducting rapid PCR testing etc.) - Able to operate laboratory equipment Able to work with accuracy and precision in conformance with standard operating procedures - Able to authorise laboratory work according to predetermined quality standards - Ability to lead effectively under pressure in a rapidly changing environment whilst delivering results Able to train and assess the competence of others Able to prioritise and multi-task Able to adapt practice to new developments through change control and verification processes Able to analyse and critically evaluate information Able to demonstrate effective budgeting practice, exercising care and economy, supported by appropriate documentation. - Able to use appropriate information and communication technologies including laboratory information management systems - Highly effective communication skills with ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels within cross disciplinary team - Ability to work to deadlines and under own initiative - Experience of working as an autonomous specialist practitioner in a relevant setting, acquired over approximately six years - Experience of leading, supervising and motivating a team - Evidence of continuing professional development that conforms to HCPC standards Qualifications Essential MSc in a relevant biomedical science discipline, accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in a relevant discipline Or Fellowship of the IBMS by a route demonstrably relevant to blood sciences And Registered with the HCPC and the Jersey Care Commission as a biomedical scientist And IBMS certificate of expert practice in training or equivalent training qualification or experience Desirable Post-graduate, level 7 management qualification or equivalent experience Person Specification Experience Essential - Highly developed theoretical and practical knowledge of the specialist areas of Laboratory Medicine (i.e. Biochemistry, Haematology or Blood Transfusion). - Excellent knowledge of leadership and management - Effective leadership skills including organisational and coordination, decision making, delegation, negotiation, problem solving and influencing skills - Specialist knowledge of laboratory training and education requirements for HCPC and IBMS certification. - Understand the key concepts of the knowledge base in the HCPC standards of proficiency for biomedical scientists. - Able to conduct highly specialist diagnostic laboratory investigations to reproducible standards in blood sciences - Able to demonstrate proficiency in highly specialist practical skills (e.g. examining blood films, identifying alloantibodies, conducting rapid PCR testing etc.) - Able to operate laboratory equipment Able to work with accuracy and precision in conformance with standard operating procedures - Able to authorise laboratory work according to predetermined quality standards - Ability to lead effectively under pressure in a rapidly changing environment whilst delivering results Able to train and assess the competence of others Able to prioritise and multi-task Able to adapt practice to new developments through change control and verification processes Able to analyse and critically evaluate information Able to demonstrate effective budgeting practice, exercising care and economy, supported by appropriate documentation. - Able to use appropriate information and communication technologies including laboratory information management systems - Highly effective communication skills with ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels within cross disciplinary team - Ability to work to deadlines and under own initiative - Experience of working as an autonomous specialist practitioner in a relevant setting, acquired over approximately six years - Experience of leading, supervising and motivating a team - Evidence of continuing professional development that conforms to HCPC standards Qualifications Essential MSc in a relevant biomedical science discipline, accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in a relevant discipline Or Fellowship of the IBMS by a route demonstrably relevant to blood sciences And Registered with the HCPC and the Jersey Care Commission as a biomedical scientist And IBMS certificate of expert practice in training or equivalent training qualification or experience Desirable Post-graduate, level 7 management qualification or equivalent experience 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 Health and Community Services Address Government Of Jersey Union Street St. Helier Jersey JE2 3DN Employer's website https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)