The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Blood Sciences departments (Immunology, Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry) being responsible for managing, motivating and effectively leading the scientific and support staff in the delivery and development of a quality driven service. Have responsibility to develop the strategic direction of the services in line with local, reginal and national requirements. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Blood Sciences Department and maintain an efficient high-quality service in line with UKAS requirements. As a registered Biomedical Scientist, you should be able to demonstrate a postgraduate level knowledge of Biomedical sciences in one of the specified blood sciences fields, and have experience of quality management and delivering training. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management for the Haematology, Immunology, Biochemistry and Transfusion services ensuring that the workload is processed in an efficient manner, and that published turnaround times are achieved. You will be required to ensure the effective and efficient deployment of resources within the department, including staff, reagents, and consumables, and to monitor the daily work activity, participating in the technical work as and when required so to do. Job share may be considered but this will have to be discussed in line with the needs of the service. About us Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: • Compassion • Respect • Integrity • Courageous • Accountable Person Specification Qualifications Essential • MSc or equivalent in a healthcare subject or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting • Recognised management qualification at postgraduate diploma level or equivalent experience • HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist. Desirable • Evidence of higher specialist training gained through short courses or distance learning. Knowledge and experience Essential • Experience of managing and leading a large complex service department (in one of the constituent elements of Blood Sciences), with a significant number of line reports • Evidence of successful financial management • Evidence of effective change management and business planning • Awareness of national and local NHS agendas Desirable • Experience of working in a teaching hospital or other busy environment • Experience of working in a Pathology Laboratory • Experience of NHS financial and administrative financial systems • UKAS accreditation experience and knowledge • MHRA accreditation experience and knowledge. Skills Essential • Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information systems. • Ability to carry out HR planning for a service. • Ability to organise a broad range of programs pertaining to the service. • Able to develop strategies to meet objectives and workload demand • Ability to build successful teams Desirable • Evidence of leading change at a service level. • Good working knowledge of quality management systems. Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes Essential • Ability to work flexibly to meet deadlines • Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Desirable • Evidence of Chairing large meetings.