Job Title: 8a Laboratory Manager - Blood TransfusionLocation: ManchesterSalary: 55,690 - 62,682 + 1,500 wellbeing allowanceJob Type: Contract / Full-timeHours: 40hrs a weekWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Blood Transfusion Departmental Manager to join the Blood Transfusion Laboratory at The Christie Pathology Partnership on a 15-month fixed-term contract.As a Blood Transfusion Manager with exceptional leadership skills, you will inspire your team to ensure that our laboratory continues to meet the highest standards of excellence in healthcare. Join us and be a part of something truly exciting working with world-class clinicians to ensure we provide the best possible patient care available.The Christie is the largest single site cancer centre in Europe and the first UK centre to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre; with more than 60,000 patients treated a year. The Blood Transfusion Laboratory is responsible for issuing approximately 1000 red cell units and 400 platelets per month. Our transfusion laboratory is equipped with 2 x Biorad IH500 analysers, Contronics alarm system and Technidata LIMS. The repertoire is automated group and screen, manual crossmatching, electronic issue and antibody investigation. There is a large haematology and transplantation unit, and you will work closely with the equivalent stem cell departmental manager. You will report to the Blood Sciences Service Manager. The blood transfusion department has dedicated ..... full job details .....