Clinical Service Manager– Blood Sciences

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Service Manager– Blood Sciences to provide senior professional and operational leadership across our Blood Sciences laboratory services.

This is a key leadership post within the Diagnostics Directorate, working closely with the Clinical Director, Specialty Team Leads, Quality Manager and wider senior management team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality and person-centred laboratory services for patients across Dumfries and Galloway.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of Blood Sciences services, including performance, workforce, finance, quality governance, risk management, service improvement and delivery of national and local targets.

The post carries responsibility for a budget of approximately £5.8 million and provides senior leadership across Blood Sciences staffing, including 49.61 WTE laboratory staff based at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, 5.18 WTE laboratory staff based at The Galloway Community Hospital, and 5.8 WTE medical staffing.

The role will require strong professional leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across clinical, technical and managerial teams.

This role will suit someone who is confident working autonomously, able to manage competing priorities, and committed to developing teams and services that meet the needs of patients, staff and service users.

NHS Dumfries and Galloway offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative Diagnostics Directorate, serving both urban and rural communities across a beautiful region of South West Scotland.

• Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Significant knowledge and experience of laboratory services within an acute hospital setting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience of managing performance, demand and capacity, service planning and workforce redesign.
• A sound understanding of quality governance, accreditation, risk management and relevant laboratory regulations.
• The ability to lead change, influence others and support continuous improvement in a complex healthcare environment.

• Anne Bain, Divisional Manager / Hiring Manager
  - Email: anne.bain5t
  - Tel:
  Extension: 33975
• Dr Ranjit Thomas Consultant Haematologist/Speciality Team Lead
  - Email:
  Ranjit.
  
  Thomas2t
  - Tel:
  Extension: 33687

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification

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