• Job Description

  Req#: C9236-25-1011?language=en&page=543&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Applications are invited from enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists, to take technical management responsibility of the Haematology Laboratories, NCA NHS Trust.

  The successful candidate will be qualified to MSc (FIBMS) or equivalent in Haematology or blood transfusion science. You will have an in-depth knowledge of haematology/blood transfusion practice at Advanced BMS grade. You will have the ability to manage the laboratory on a day to day basis supported by Advanced BMS, Specialist, Biomedical Scientist and Support staff and have a good working knowledge of the requirements needed to ensure compliance with BSQR (MHRA), UKAS ISO 15189. You will be committed to Patient Safety, improving and maintaining quality.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will act as a Departmental Technical Manager in the Pathology discipline across hospital sites and will be responsible for the day-to-day technical management of the service. The post holder may be required to participate in the technical activities of the department when required.

  Will be responsible for the day-to-day provision of a high quality, cost effective clinical service and will develop the service in line with departmental objectives. They will be responsible for the work of the area, for authorisation of results and supervision and training of all staff. They will be responsible for ensuring that maintenance is carried out on analysers and equipment and will take action to resolve problems. They will also be required to work autonomously.

  They will advise the Service Manager on and participate in the evaluation, selection, implementation and development of new technology including analysers, IT systems diagnostic testing procedures.

  They will support the Service Manager in the management of the department, by utilising resources and deploying the departmental budget in the most cost effective manner and identifying trends in expenditure at an early stage to facilitate effective remedial action.

  They will be responsible for the management of all technical staff within the service area. The will deputise for the Service Manager as required.

  The post requires advanced and specialist knowledge.

  About us

  The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

  Details

  Date posted

  22 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  236-DPG-P279-25-A

  Job locations

  Royal Oldham Hospital

  Rochdale Road

  Oldham

  OL1 2JH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

  Person Specification

  Qualification

  Essential

  • MSc or equivalent in Haematology or Blood Transfusion

  Desirable

  • Management Qualification
  • IBMS Certificate of expert practice
  • Leadership training

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Knowledge of UKAS and MHRA compliance
  • Project implementation experience
  • Quality management experience
  • Significant knowledge & experience of training pathology staff
  • Significant experience at an Advanced Biomedical Scientist level.

  Desirable

  • Direct involvement in UKAS inspection
  • HR experience
  • Health and Safety knowledge

  Person Specification

  Qualification

  Essential

  • MSc or equivalent in Haematology or Blood Transfusion

  Desirable

  • Management Qualification
  • IBMS Certificate of expert practice
  • Leadership training

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Knowledge of UKAS and MHRA compliance
  • Project implementation experience
  • Quality management experience
  • Significant knowledge & experience of training pathology staff
  • Significant experience at an Advanced Biomedical Scientist level.

  Desirable

  • Direct involvement in UKAS inspection
  • HR experience
  • Health and Safety knowledge

  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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Oldham Hospital

  Rochdale Road

  Oldham

  OL1 2JH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Oldham Hospital

  Rochdale Road

  Oldham

  OL1 2JH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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