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Department of Laboratory Medicine, Blood Sciences, NHS Lothian
Blood Science Team Manager (Band 7) Biomedical Scientist
Specialist in Haematology/Blood Transfusion
Initial base Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
The NHS Lothian Blood Science Laboratories comprising Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry, Immunology and Serology are based on 3 adult sites (RIE, WGH, and SJH).
This is an opportunity to develop your technical and managerial skills within a supportive team environment. Our ideal candidate will be HCPC registered, educated to MSc level or equivalent with experience of day to day management of blood science services. The role will be to provide day-to-day management support for the team of Blood Science Team Manager BMS staff under the Blood Science Operational Manager for; corporate issues (Quality, Health & Safety, Training), WGH blood science specific issues, and WGH Haematology/Transfusion issues. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with proven training and management skills along with specialist Haematology/Transfusion knowledge. This post also involves participation in delivery of the 24/7 blood science service.
You will initially be based at the Western General – Blood Science (Haematology/Transfusion) however the post is designated as NHS Lothian Blood Science and you may be required to work on other sites within NHS Lothian.
For further information or to arrange a visit contact Robyn Gunn, Healthcare Science Manager (robyn.gunn@luht.scot.nhs.uk) or Louise McVicar (louise.mcvicar@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk)