Hospital Services Team Manager - Barnsley, United Kingdom - NHS Blood and Transplant

Description

Job summary

Your role is essential to ensure the safe receipt, storage and distribution of blood and blood products which will directly contribute to saving and improving patients lives. Ensuring regulatory compliance both internal and external. We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.As part of the selection process you will be invited to attend the Blood Centre, so that you can gain an understanding of the requirements of this essential role.This role will give you the opportunity to gain experience in managing a large department and become a key member of the Hospital Services management team.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for the day to day management of the staff and workload of the Hospital Services Department to deliver efficient and effective 24/7 Hospital Services to a defined number of hospital users and Stock Holding Units (SHU). Your responsibilities will includeMaintaining the auditability of blood, blood components and other goods as they are safely and efficiently imported and exported from the department.Ensuring the team complies with regulatory and statutory requirements at all times and that local practice and service development is in line with regional direction and national strategy.Training and developing colleagues within the team to deliver an excellent customer service that meets quality standards and is focussed on continuous improvement.Maintaining adequate stock level of all blood and components in the Hospital Services Department to supply all customers and SHUs.Ensuring all equipment is fit for purpose and maintained for optimum performance. Ensuring the department is able to respond correctly to any emergency situation, product recall or other unplanned event.Representing the local Hospital Services department at various meetings on a range of topics including customer relations and provide technical advice to internal and external service users.Deputising for the Hospital Services Manager as and when requiredYou will be required to provide cover in times of operational difficulty with notice.

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.

Qualifications

Essential

Experience

Essential