BHSCT Transformation Manager-Laboratories Band 8B

Job details

• Branch: Belfast HSCT
• Location: Belfast City Hospital
• Salary: Band 8b (£64,455 - £74,896 )
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 07/08/26
• Closes: Fri, 21 August 2026 @ 4:30 PM
• Interview Dates: To be confirmed

Notes

We accept online applications only. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST

Laboratories Transformation Manager

LOCATION

Belfast City Hospital

BAND

8B

REPORTS TO

Co-Director, Laboratories and Pharmacy

RESPONSIBLE TO

Director Cancer and Specialist Services

Job Summary / Main Purpose

In the first instance, the post holder will be responsible through the Director and will work closely with the Co-Director for Laboratories and Pharmacy lead on the implementation and/or development of a programme to fully prepare for and implement large regional tenders that span multiple laboratory disciplines ensuring the Directorate meets all necessary timescales for successful tender award and smooth implementation. The post holder will also act as Trust Liaison for SPPG, PHA, PALS, pathology Network Board and other external stakeholders as required.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

For each of the following, the post holder will;

Provide managerial support to the Directorate SMT and Work streams arising there of. This will include managerial oversight to ensure the organisation of agendas, co-ordination of papers and reports and completion of accurate and concise minutes to record key issues and decision-making around large laboratory tenders eg ALMS 3 & Regional Cellular Pathology Tender.

Working in collaboration with the Co-Director and Chair of Division to support the development of work streams, identification of actions and sub-groups to ensure all actions implemented.

Be responsible for preparation of briefing notes to the Regional Steering Group, SRO, the Executive Team and Trust Board, and the preparation of other ad hoc briefings as required.

Oversee the collation, recording, tracking and timely updating of a live composite action plan. This requires close monitoring and follow up with relevant services to ensure timescales are met.

Be responsible for briefing and supporting staff involved in the work streams as well as staff across the service area.

Be responsible in supporting the service in large Laboratory transformation that spans across disciplines. Eg Setting up a directorary of services and agreeing baselines and commissioned levels with SPPG, other Trusts and external stakeholders.

Be responsible for developing and maintaining governance processes associated with implementation of large tenders taking into account learning from recent tenders.

Acting as the digital safety lead for the directorate working with encompass colleagues to provide assurance around governance processes for digital safety.

Setting Direction and Service Delivery

Oversee the co-ordination, collation and provision of evidence associated with any recommendations relevant to the Laboratory Service.

Ensure that there is a safe, secure and retrievable system for storage of records and information.

Ensure that there are systems and processes in place to optimise the timeliness and responsiveness for business case development.

Ensure that staff who participate in the work streams receive adequate support throughout the implementation period. This will include supporting the relevant directorate management team.

Escalate any concerns in relation to potential delays in the implementation of the tenders through the Trust’s assurance/accountability framework to the Executive Team.

Provide managerial support to the Trust project implementation groups for these tenders any discipline Work stream Groups. This will include the organisation of agendas, the co-ordination of papers and reports and completion of accurate and concise minutes to record key issues and decision-making.

Attend and act as a link for regional implementation groups, CAG’s and regional project manager.

Be responsible for preparation of briefing notes to the Oversight Steering Group, the Executive Team and Trust Board, and the preparation of other ad hoc briefings as required.

Corporate Management

Contribute to the Trust’s overall corporate governance processes to ensure its compliance with public sector values and codes of conduct, operations and accountability.

Collaborative Working and Communication

Establish collaborative relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.

Engage with stakeholders across the organisation including to ensure the timely implementation of recommendations and subsequently updating of the live action plan.

Work collaboratively with external stakeholders

Responsible for developing and maintaining sound internal and external communications systems.

Financial and Resource Management

Responsible for the management of any financial allocation/budget associated with the Tenders in conjunction with financial management colleagues.

Achieve best value for money in implementation.

Lead on work to monitor send aways and ensure appropriate oversight and processes are in place

Co-ordinate the work on developing an up to date costing model.

Co-ordinate PID’s and oversight of cost reduction initiatives.

People Management and Development

Promote the corporate values and culture of the organisation through the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures, and appropriate personal behaviour.

Be responsible for ensuring that the Health and Social Care Records service complies with employment law and is consistent in their application of the Trust’s policies.

Be responsible for his/her own performance and take action to address identified personal development areas.

Manage recruitment processes, to ensure staff are recruited in a timely and professional manner and vacancies are filled appropriately.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

The post holder will, in the event of a concern being raised with them, ensure it is managed correctly under the Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy, and ensure that feedback/learning is communicated at individual, team and organisational level regarding the concerns raised, and how they were resolved.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and

Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-

Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);

Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;

Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;

Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);

Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;

Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately

I.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;

Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE / BAND: Laboratories Transformation Manager, Band 8B

DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Laboratories and Pharmacy

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.

You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Experience

Qualifications

Registration

• Have a university degree or relevant professional qualification at graduate or diploma level AND worked for at least 2 years in a *senior management role in a complex organisation

OR

Have worked for at least 3 years in a *senior management role in a major complex organisation.

Note *senior management role will be considered to be at Band 8A or equivalent or above.

Shortlisting by

Application Form

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Delivered against challenging performance management programmes for a minimum of 2 years meeting a full range of key targets and making significant improvements.

Have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 2 years.

Successfully demonstrate high level people management, leadership and organisational skills for a minimum of 2 years.

Have good communication skills (written, oral, presentational and interpersonal) with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff within the Trust, and outside the organisation.

Have the ability to collate and critically analyse statistical and qualitative information and the ability to make and take decisions after analysis of options and implications.

IT literacy -proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

And

Interview

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Working knowledge and extensive experience in a public sector laboratory

Shortlisting by application form

NOTE

Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

Healthcare Leadership Competencies

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role.

The competencies concerned are set out in the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model, details of which can be found at:

http://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model.

Particular attention will be given to the following

Inspiring shared purpose

Leading with care

Evaluating information

Connecting our service

Sharing the vision

Engaging the team

Holding to account

Developing capability

Influencing for results

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role