Blood Sciences Manager
The closing date is 19 June 2026
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Interview date: 29 June 2026
The MKUH Pathology services are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic HCPC registered individual to provide operational leadership for the Blood Science department and deputise for the Pathology Service Manager.
Job responsibilities
* Manage and professionally direct a team of scientific and support staff to deliver a diagnostic service that meets accreditation & regulatory requirements and supports effective patient care and resource management.
* Ensure the diagnostic service is responsive to clinical needs and continually developed to meet evolving requirements.
* Meet all required national and Trust standards within the Blood Sciences department.
* Liaise with the S4 network to ensure standard approaches are adopted across services.
* Provide organisational development of Blood Science Service under the strategic leadership of the Pathology Service Manager.
* Liaise with departmental technical and clinical staff to ensure scientific and clinical work is performed to professional standards.
* Represent laboratory departments at all CSU and relevant Trust meetings, ensuring departmental needs are recognised.
* Lead Health and Safety issues for all services in Blood Science and attend the Trust Health and Safety meeting on behalf of the Pathology CSU as required.
* Deputise for the Pathology Services Manager on a rotational basis with other departmental leads.
* Benchmark and audit the Blood Sciences departments to improve quality of service delivery and clinical outcomes.
* Interpret and implement policies, legislation, regulations and guidance from the Trust and national bodies.
* Collaborate with the S4 network to ensure new equipment meets analytical requirements for service provision.
* Provide complex diagnostic reporting interpretation to NHS England to support rapid diagnostic strategies, including Model Hospital, GIRFT initiatives, virtual wards and community embedded diagnostics.
* Ensure GIRFT requirements are met, supporting national equality provision across the ICB.
Qualifications and knowledge
* Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
* Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
* State registration with HCPC
* Evidence of CPD
* Management qualification or equivalent; experience in capacity planning, managing waiting lists and developing business cases
* Current knowledge and understanding of the NHS constitution
* Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives
* Ability to apply specialist knowledge to leadership of service areas
* In‑depth knowledge of CQC, UKAS QSI accreditation and their application in acute and imaging settings
* Significant budget management experience, including cost minimisation, monitoring, corrective action, and capital planning
* Knowledge of workforce planning principles and practice
* Ability to analyse and review complex and sometimes conflicting information
* Understanding of relevant legislation relating to imaging, clinical governance, health and safety, NHS codes of conduct and employment law
* Knowledge of wide range of pathology best practices and improvement processes
* Strategic awareness within healthcare
* Clinical knowledge and experience working at a senior level in an acute setting
* Experience as a service lead or deputy and knowledge of pathology service management
Experience
* Experience managing a pathology department, biochemistry, haematology, blood transfusion or immunology, POCT
* Experience managing budgets and achieving financial targets
* Experience managing and leading teams under pressure
* Experience leading a department in readiness for UKAS/MHRA compliance
* Problem solving skills
* Previous supervision of staff at Senior BMS level and above
* Experience implementing change, performance management and working under pressure
Skills
* Evidence of personal achievement of results through strong leadership skills and implementation strategies
* Good organisational and time management skills
* High level of self‑motivation and willingness to learn and develop, inspiring others
* Logical approach to problem solving
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex data
* Resilience and prioritisation of conflicting demands
* Proven ability to deliver a high‑quality service
* Confidence to lead on transformation projects and service change or redesign focusing on productivity and efficiency
* Effective management and leadership of multi‑professional teams focusing on productivity and efficiency
* Capability to develop protocols and implement audits, policies and procedures
* Personnel management skills including recruitment, selection and performance management
* Managing challenging situations and relationships
* Experience managing relationships and developing services for key partners including imaging networks, GP’s, integrated care boards and other agencies
* Contribution to the development of business plans and service development
* Knowledge of budget setting
Personal and people development
* Ability to command respect
* Proven leadership and management skills within a busy, pressured department
* Ability to manage and direct staff effectively
* Motivational skills
Communication
* Good written, verbal and non‑verbal communication skills
* Proven ability to deal with confidential, stressful and difficult situations sensitively with a wide range of people and build credibility quickly
* Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and as part of a multi‑professional team
* Professional approach to work, appearance and conduct
* Strong influencing and negotiating skills to achieve divisional strategic objectives
* Flexibility in attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£66,582 to £77,368 a year Per annum, pro rata
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
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