Blood Sciences Manager

The MKUH Pathology services are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic HCPC registered individual to provide operational leadership for the Blood Science department and deputise for the Pathology Service Manager. The post holder will: -

Manage and professionally direct a team of scientific and support staff to deliver a diagnostic service that meets accreditation & regulatory requirements to deliver effective patient care and resource management.

Will ensure the diagnostic service is responsive to clinical needs and is developed accordingly.

Will undertake their responsibilities within the Blood Sciences department to meet all required national and Trust standards.

Will liaise with the S4 network to ensure standard approaches are undertaken

Will be responsible for organisational development of Blood Science Service under strategic leadership of the Pathology Service Manager 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute', The successful applicant should be able to deliver the following duties,

Liaise with departmental technical and clinical staff to ensure that all scientific and clinical work is performed to professional standards.

Represent the laboratory departments at all CSU and relevant Trust meetings, ensuring specific needs of the departments are recognised.

Lead role for Health and Safety issues on behalf of all the services in Blood Science. Attend the Trust Health and Safety meeting on behalf of the Pathology CSU as required.

Deputise for Pathology Services Manager on a rotational basis with other departmental leads and at other times as requested and appropriate.

Responsible in benchmarking and audits for the Blood Sciences departments to ensure that quality of service delivery improves clinical outcome for patient care.

Interpret and implement policies, legislation, regulations and guidance from within the Trust and from local and national level.

Using their technical and scientific knowledge in collaboration with the S4 network ensure new Equipment meets the analytical requirement for service provision.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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