Transfusion Laboratory Manager
Posted 3 hours 49 minutes ago by NHS
The closing date is 18 February 2026
We are looking for an experienced Transfusion Laboratory Manager to join our pathology team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional and well established team that is focused on the patients we serve and the hospital services we support.
Our laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2022. In the Transfusion laboratory we have Werfen/Immucor automated equipment and use a Bio-Rad manual solution, via a managed services contract with Beckman Coulter. Our digital systems include Cirdan Ultra LIMS, ICE ordercomms, and Oracle/Cerner EPR. The Transfusion Laboratory processes over 37,000 tests per annum.
Main duties of the jobTo be responsible for the line management of the laboratory and its staff. Manages the rotas to ensure that service needs are met at all times, in order that a high quality and cost-efficient service is provided. They will prioritise the allocation of staff throughout the discipline, and to other disciplines as required.
Ensures effective channels of communication are identified and used throughout the laboratory. Dealing with contentious and highly complex information and using this information to report to the laboratory management team issues that affect or could affect the optimal performance of the department.
To support the Blood Sciences Laboratory Manager and Deputy Blood Sciences Laboratory Manager in evaluating and researching new techniques and equipment, and evaluating which is most suitable. To actively manage the installation and assessment of new equipment and methods prior to routine use.
To advise the Blood Sciences Laboratory Manager and Deputy Blood Sciences Laboratory Manager in the planning and provision of an innovative, cost effective and comprehensive service, including management, implementation and policy development of any agreed changes to the service.
Liaise with service users to solve problems and to satisfy users' service needs, within the budgetary constraints of the department.
About usAt the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Person Specification Qualifications- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- MSc with specific transfusion content or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science.
- Specialist knowledge of current technology and current trends
- Expert in biomedical science discipline with extensive knowledge and experience in routine laboratory, and its relationship to other clinical areas.
- Current supervisory or management experience
- Significant serological transfusion investigation experience.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of pathology modernisation
- Evidence of team leadership skills, including ability to motivate a team
- Evidence of change management skills
- Ability to think through highly complex situations and prioritise allocation of staff and other resources
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
AddressPathology Laboratory, The Herschel Building, Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust