Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Haematology Training Lead will work closely with other Band 7 BMS Team Leaders and Managers across Blood Sciences, including Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Immunology. Additionally, they will liaise with the Blood Sciences Manager as well as Medical, Nursing, and Phlebotomy staff within the department.
The post holder will report to the Consultant Heads of Haematology & Blood Transfusion for clinical aspects of their role and will take the lead in developing competency assessments for all staff grades to meet ISO 15189:2012/2022 accreditation standards.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated aptitude for supporting staff development, along with a solid understanding of the requirements for HCPC Registration, as well as the IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.
This role includes providing a full 24/7 acute/urgent service at Watford General Hospital and a non-urgent, Monday-to-Friday service at the Hemel Hempstead site.
While primarily focused on training (approximately 60% of the role), the successful candidate will also serve as a Band 7 Team Lead when needed.
Participation in the On-Call rota is required for this position.
Person specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential criteria
1. Relevant Degree HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist.
2. Fellowship of IBMS, MSc or equivalent.
3. Participation in a CPD Scheme.
4. IBMS Training Management Qualification or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Exemplary working knowledge of Haematology.
2. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems including use of software e.g. Q-Pulse / Lab Passport.
3. Knowledge of audit, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA.
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Significant post HCPC Registered experience commensurate with grade. Excellent analytical skills.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Independent problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
4. IT and Data analysis including audit.
5. Significant experience at Band 6 level.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.
As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download
1. Job Description (PDF, 614.8KB)
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