Band 8d - Director, UK NEQAS BTLP

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate UK NEQAS Director to lead the UK NEQAS BTLP team. Applicants should be expert in blood transfusion and in the provision of EQA. The post holder will organise and be accountable for the clinically focused and cost-effective and delivery and development of UK NEQAS BTLP services to UK and non-UK participants, working with Scheme specialist advisors and professional oversight bodies, with the primary aim of improving performance in immunohaematology and pre-transfusion testing through education and advice. The post-holder must maintain participant confidentiality and high standards of technical and professional support in keeping with international accreditation standards (ISO 17043). The post holder will be expected to become a Director of QED Transfusion Limited. This company, which is Limited by Guarantee and is operated as not-for-profit is used to manage income from non-NHS laboratories and supplements the NHS income to fund EQA activities on
behalf of UK NEQAS BTLP. This is a full-time post, working 9:00am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday, although flexible working arrangements will be considered. Full details will be discussed at interview., Writing in depth review and supplementary survey reports, with detailed analysis and clinically relevant specialist opinion, for participants and external advisors. Reviewing participant performance against criteria agreed with the relevant quality assurance panels, communicates with participants where performance is deemed unsatisfactory and offers evidence based expert advice for improvement. Refers participants to the relevant oversight bodies, where intervention does not improve performance. Managing of the staff within UK NEQAS BTLP and the management of the staff jointly employed with the UK NEQAS Haematology, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including disciplinary action, recruitment, appraisal and performance management. Managing of the budget and other physical resources of UK NEQAS BTLP, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and NHS Standing Financial instruction Running the scientific operation of the UK NEQAS BTLP programme of surveys and the
development of pilot schemes. Operation of UK NEQAS BTLP services in accordance with the UK NEQAS Unit Quality Manual and for ensuring that UK NEQAS BTLP meets and maintains current national and international accreditation standards.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health