Sector Laboratory Manager - Haematology

Sector Laboratory Manager (Haematology/Blood Transfusion Department, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Laboratories, Glasgow). 
This is a full-time permanent post.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Sector Laboratory Manager within the Haematology Department, South Sector, Glasgow.   The post will be based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and will be responsible for the delivery, management and ongoing development of a high quality and effective haematology and blood transfusion service across all sites within South Sector.

The post holder:

• is responsible for making the best use of all resources including staff, equipment and consumables in an environment that is safe and conducive with best working practices.
• is responsible for the establishment and implementation of all service policies and procedures that are required to meet the standards of UKAS for continued accreditation and for development of the service.
• will be the Professional Lead and line manager for Healthcare Scientists, managers and related staff for several departments - for example: Core Haematology, Specialist Haemostasis, and blood transfusion. This encompasses responsibility for recruitment, training, performance and professional development of staff.
• will oversee effective administration of all service related matters, including responsibility as budget holder for the department budgets.
• will ensure implementation of relevant NHS policies and directives and to interpret and apply relevant organisational, local and national guidelines and policies.

Potential candidates must have the following qualifications

• BSc Honours Degree that meets the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Appropriate State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council is mandatory.
• Healthcare Science Masters Degree/IBMS Fellowship plus further professional training, development and experience - Chartered Scientist Status is expected.
• As well as gaining further specialist knowledge the post holder must hold a Management qualification such as the Diploma in Management Studies or the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Management  or have equivalent management training.

For further information please contact: Tom Moffat, Technical Services Manager, Haematology Department,
Telephone (direct dial) 0141 354 9095, Email: Tom.Moffat@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

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