Automated Blood Sciences Clinical Biochemistry Lead (BMS)

We have an exciting opportunity in our Automated Clinical Chemistry laboratory department for Band 8a Lead Biomedical Scientists based at:The Rotherham/ Barnsley Hospital (note: this is a dual-site role). This will be a fixed term role for 18 months supporting a current Band 8a Lead.,

• Expert Knowledge and Leadership: Provide expert knowledge of the local Biochemistry service, acting as the senior subject matter specialist.
• Effective Management: Manage day-to-day operations of the Blood Sciences Biochemistry Laboratory Service, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Procedure and Technique Assessment: Regularly assess and update Biochemistry procedures and techniques according to new guidelines and demands.
• Service Development Collaboration: Work with leaders to develop and deliver a cohesive Blood Sciences service and SYBP Biochemistry strategy.
• Quality Service Delivery: Oversee analytical activities to ensure a timely, high-quality service.
• Staff Management and Development: Implement delegation schemes, ensuring staff understand their roles and engage in professional development.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the Biochemistry service complies with regulatory standards and maintains an effective quality management system.
• Complaint and Incident Management: Investigate and resolve complaints, litigation issues, and adverse incidents, sharing learning across the network.
• Equipment and Safety Management: Ensure proper management of analytical equipment and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Strategic Planning and Communication: Collaborate on policy development, produce reports, assist in business case preparation, and ensure appropriate staff cover, including out-of-hours support.
  
  We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Biomedical Scientists to help drive excellence in laboratory operations. The post will have dual-site responsibilities overseeing both Rotherham and Barnsley Hospital laboratory sites.
  
  You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers 5 hospital sites, provides care from over 40 community settings and has an excellent reputation for research. As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. The SYB Pathology network includes:
• Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT)
• Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
• Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)
• The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT)
• Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)