Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team of NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL) in our journey to excellence. Applications are invited for the position of Haematology Scientific Lead for our Network.
The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic, share our vision of a high-quality haematology service, and must be suitably qualified and highly experienced in Haematology. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The role is to provide management and leadership for the Haematology services across the ESEL Pathology network and is accountable for leading and managing the delivery and development of Haematology across all seven Pathology Partnership laboratory sites, with the potential for expansion. The post holder plays a major part in the coordination, development and implementation of complex services and transformation that will improve the efficiency and quality of our Haematology services.
The post holder will take a strategic lead in the continuing provision of a high quality and responsive service that is UKAS ISO15189 accreditation compliant and will work collaboratively with ESEL’s Quality and Governance Team.
For further details / an informal discussion or visit contact:
Hugh Boothe | Blood Sciences Divisional Manager | NHS ESEL Pathology Partnership | 07761 405257 |
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake management and leadership responsibility for promoting the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of Haematology across the Pathology Partnership using modern methods and technology to lead in the delivery of service and workforce transformation and re-design.
The post-holder will be responsible for the Haematology departments across the Pathology Partnership, managing the work of staff in the departments and developing a culture in which staffs are continuously improving the delivery of high quality services.
The post-holder will ensure the parity of service delivery across all sites; the development and acceptance of challenging, but realistic objectives for staff and through leadership, motivation and systematic performance management, achieve the required results in line with financial, scientific and strategic objectives.
Working for our organisation
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.
The Partnership has three operational divisions:
• Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
• Microbiology and Virology
• Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics
The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MSc Biomedical Science/Haematology or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship)
2. Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
3. Evidence of management and leadership training
Desirable criteria
4. Recognised Management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Extensive experience of Haematology systems
6. Experience of effectively managing staff, including HR issues
7. Significant experience at 8a level in Haematology
8. Experience of managing a budget
Desirable criteria
9. Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources to extend the service when required
10. Experience of audit in evaluating and developing a service
Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in Clinical Haematology and how they may influence the future of Pathology
12. Good knowledge of pathology disciplines
13. Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
14. H&S legislation and procedures
15. Good knowledge of Quality management system
16. Ability to lead and manage staff in a large and complex laboratory
Desirable criteria
17. Experience of implementing Evidence Based Practice
Skills
Essential criteria
18. Experience of method development in Haematology
19. Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and their application to Pathology
20. Competent in complex laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
21. Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data/results/concepts
22. Comprehensive knowledge of management of quality within the laboratory
23. Working knowledge and experience of MHRA ISO 15189 standards
Desirable criteria
24. Track record of implementing and managing change
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
25. Evidence leading by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity
26. Committed to the continuous development of staff and self
27. Evidence of prioritisation, organising and delegation
28. Evidence commitment to developing a culture of openness and partnership
Communications
Essential criteria
29. Evidence of excellent written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings
30. Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
31. Evidence ability to clarify key points from diverse and complex sets of information
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
32. Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
33. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
34. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
35. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
36. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
37. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)