Development Hospital Services Team Leader/Team Leader

Job summary

Our Hospital Services Department is responsible for the receipt and processing of requests from Hospitals for Blood Components and delivering these to the hospital. We are committed to providing the best service possible.

As a Band 5 in the role you will developing towards Band 6, managing and leading a small team of employees. You will be working to the NHSBT values of Caring, Expert and Quality. Supervising the supply of blood and blood components to hospitals, to rigorous standards, deadlines and safety practices within a small team. The team covers 24hrs a day, 365 days per year. Motivating team members and assessing performance. Providing help to the manager in all aspects of managing the team and its equipment.

As a Band 6, we need a well-organized person to manage the small team which comprises our Hospital Services Department in their day-to-day activities and co-ordinate the work. You will be advising, supervising and assist in training staff. Many aspects of the departments work require us to maintain accurate records such as for equipment maintenance and training.

Main duties of the job

Development Hospital Services Team Leader (Band 5) This is a development post for the Band 6 Hospital Services Team Leader role and will involve: Supervising the Hospital Services Department ensuring that the validation, storage, issue and distribution of blood, blood components and tissues is completed to the required standard. Providing technical advice and guidance to staff working within your own and other departments and hospitals. Managing and deal with complex/multiple requests for specialist products in a timely manner. Managing regional and national stock movements from Duty Hospital Services Manager and stock supply chain team. Participating in service development initiatives, such as Operational Improvements Programmes. (OIP) Hospital Services Team Leader (Band 6) As part of the management team you will manage day to day activities and supervision of the Hospital Services department Ensuring the validation, storage, issue and distribution of blood, blood components and tissues is completed to the required standard. Providing expert advice and guidance to staff working within their own and other departments and hospitals. Communicating complex concepts and ideas. This may involve giving formal presentations. May be communicating information that is not procedurally documented e.g. presentations to hospitals on a new process/product. Co-ordinating the response to Major Incidents and unpredictable events. Managing and analysing stocks to act

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever