Deputy Blood Sciences Manager | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic Blood Sciences Department as a Deputy Manager responsible for Haematology.

You will play an important role in the operations teams working alongside managers responsible Biochemistry, Specimen Reception, Training and Development and Quality Management. You will have a resilient approach to provide leadership and take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Haematology team.

We are looking for a pro-active individual with excellent people-management abilities and attention to detail. You will also have exceptional leadership and communication skills to ensure continuous quality improvement to strengthen and develop areas across the Haematology team and the wider Blood Sciences Department.

Responsible as lead Healthcare Scientist for Haematology.

Manages and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the team.

Leads on service improvement.

Processes highly specialist investigations and responsible for standard and quality of results of the service.

Provides expert advice, opinions training to own and other professions in specialist area of activity.

Provides specialist training in own or other disciplines.

To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.

Maintain and promote professional image of the CUH Trust.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.