Job summary
- Main area
- Head of Red Cell Immunohaematology Laboratory
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 120-HS015-0724
- Employer
- Welsh Blood Service
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Welsh Blood Service
- Town
- Talbot Green
- Salary
- £51,706 - £58,210 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Head of Red Cell Immunohaematology Laboratory
Band 8a
Thank you for your interest in working for the Welsh Blood Service (WBS), which is a committed equal opportunities employer. WBS welcomes applications from people who share our vision;
Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.
Our values;
- Caring
- Respectful
- Accountable
and who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees, who are passionate about working in an organisation with the ambition to provide world class services & care to our donors.
The WBS is immensely proud of the vital role it plays in modern healthcare, striving to save and transform lives through the generosity of donors. WBS is an amazing place to work and develop your career. Our caring and motivated staff are designing, developing and delivering improvements through the Supply Chain 2020 (BSC2020) initiative, which will enable the WBS to strive towards its vision of working with our staff & the people of Wales to deliver an easy to use, safe and sustainable service for blood and stem cell donation.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has risen in the Transfusion Laboratory Services department at the Welsh Blood Service for the role of Head of Red Cell Immunohaematology Laboratory.
We are looking for an experienced leader with strong blood group serology background to join our dynamic team responsible for the provision of the all Wales Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) reference service.
The successful candidate will lead the RCI laboratory and play a critical role in the delivery of the Welsh Blood Service strategic objectives. They will be required to demonstrate compassionate leadership skills and proactively manage competing demands.
They will be responsible for the safe provision of the 24/7 RCI service which includes routine working hours and on call. The will be able to adapt in a fast paced and changing environment.
Main duties of the job
Key aspects of this role include:
Ensure safe, effective and efficient delivery of high quality RCI service.
To be a subject matter expert in red cell Immunohaematology providing expert scientific advice.
Participate in the wider scientific Transfusion community, creating effective national and international partnerships, supporting
benchmarking and shaping the future of the RCI Laboratory service.
Monitoring performance of routine and highly complex laboratory testing ensuring achievement of key performance targets.
Working for our organisation
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As per job description - see attached document for a full list of all details. Please contact Georgia Stephens for any clarifications.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Specialist Biomedical Scientist qualification in Transfusion or equivalent level of training
- Masters of Science in Transfusion or relevant science field
- Evidence of a recognised management/leadership qualification or equivalent level of experience.
- Experience and knowledge of reference red cell serology testing
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a Blood Service or hospital Transfusion service at a senior level
- Experience of working in a regulated environment
- Evidence of successful implementation of service developments and new initiatives
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Georgia Stephens
- Job title
- Head of Transfusion Laboratory Services
- Telephone number
- 01443 622013
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