Haematology Team Manager

Nhsayrshireandarran; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Inverness is seeking a Haematology Team Manager to lead their dedicated Blood Sciences Department. This role includes managing the Haematology section and ensuring compliance with ISO 15189 standards, while providing technical support across multiple hospitals. The ideal candidate will have a relevant MSc or IBMS qualification, 5+ years of experience, and strong management skills. Inverness offers an attractive outdoor lifestyle and a potential relocation package.

Benefits

Potential relocation package

Attractive outdoor lifestyle

Qualifications

• 5+ years post higher qualification experience.
• Experience in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory.
• Blood transfusion experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Haematology section, providing routine and specialist analyses.
• Oversee use of Sysmex Haematology and Coagulation analysers.
• Manage and develop the team to maintain high service standards.

Skills

Haematology experience

Management skills

ISO 15189 compliance

Education

IBMS Higher Specialist Portfolio or MSc in Biomedical Science

Management qualification or ILM Level 5

Job description

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Position Overview

Due to retirement, the Blood Sciences Department at NHS Highland requires a Haematology Team Manager (8a) to join our friendly, dedicated and professional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Haematology section, including routine and specialist analyses
• Provide technical support to Raigmore Hospital, Caithness General, Belford Hospital and Lorn and Islands General Laboratories
• Oversee use of Sysmex Haematology and Coagulation analysers and Haemoglobinopathy & HbA1c analysis using Tosoh HPLC
• Ensure compliance with ISO 15189 accreditation standards
• Manage and develop the team, maintaining a high standard of service for a tertiary centre handling over 5 million tests per annum

Qualifications

• IBMS Higher specialist portfolio or MSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years post higher qualification, management qualification or ILM level 5 and/or suitable experience at band 7 or 8a level
• Experience in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory
• Haematology experience (required); blood transfusion experience desirable

Benefits & Employment Details

• The post is based at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, with responsibilities across multiple sites
• Potential relocation package may be available
• Inverness offers an attractive outdoor lifestyle and cultural amenities

Informal enquiries to: Jennifer Law, Blood Sciences Laboratories Manager; [e-mail]