Thrombosis Lead Scientist

Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?

As a key member of the Coagulation Laboratory based at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and part of  South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw  Pathology (SYBP)  l the post holder will work closely with the Coagulation Laboratory Management team to provide operational, scientific, financial and workforce leadership for the Thrombosis (inherited and acquired thrombophilia.

Coagulation Laboratory provides the Yorkshire and Humber Specialist service for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) laboratory management. The role has direct responsibility for the day-to-day delivery and quality of the local Thrombosis and TTP service, including management of staff, equipment, estates, reagents and analytical performance. The post holder will support service continuity by deputising for the Coagulation Laboratory Manager if required and will contribute to the strategic development and delivery of the wider SYB Pathology Blood Sciences service.

Main duties of the job

The Thrombosis Lead Scientist is the senior subject matter expert for the local Thrombosis and  TTP laboratory service, providing expert scientific, operational and professional leadership. Reporting to the Coagulation Laboratory Manager, the post holder has responsibility for day-to-day management, quality and governance of the Thrombosis and TTP analytical service, ensuring safe, timely and clinically effective delivery in line with national standards and best practice.

The role involves leading service development and change, overseeing analytical performance, quality management systems, accreditation and regulatory compliance.   Working collaboratively with laboratory, clinical and network leads, the post holder will contribute to strategic planning, service evaluation, audit, research and business development, represent the service at local, regional and national forums, and provide expert advice on complex analytical and interpretive issues to support high-quality patient care.

The post holder will work alongside  equivalent Scientific Leads, the Coagulation Laboratory Manager, Blood Sciences Discipline Leads, the Haemophilia Centre Director, TTP Clinical Lead, other Clinical Leads and the Blood Sciences Deputy Clinical Director to contribute to the development and delivery of the SYBP strategy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.