Job summary
NUH Cellular Pathology has the pleasure of advertising a new, unique and innovative role to service. This role forms part of NUH Cell Paths ambition to meet national TAT's against the back drop of the new NHSE guidelines for Transforming Histopathology.
The post holder will be expected to work across both QMC and City hospital sites, five days a week covering a Monday - Saturday Service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of the Cellular Pathology Senior Management Team and will assist in the delivery of a quality driven, patient focused service consistent with pathology's aims and objectives in a manner commensurate with the profession.
The post holders' main role is to act as the Continual Improvement & Strategy Manager for Cellular Pathology and have delegated responsibility for the planning, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the departmental improvement initiatives. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Quality, Training and Strategic Improvement to ensure the department remains at the forefront of the latest innovations. With increasing demand and complexity of testing, the Continual Improvement & Strategy Manager will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of a high quality relevant diagnostic service.
At NUH Cellular Pathology the Continual Improvement & Strategy Manager will help facilitate the Cost Improvement Program (CIP) year on year providing novel thinking supporting the delivery of the projected benefits. They will have the responsibility for ensuring all project plans are on the Trust POM system (Matrix) while working with the Ops managers and specialist leads to update plans accordingly.
The post holder will be responsible for development of business cases working with Operational Managers and Specialist Leads and submit for review to the Speciality General Manager and Head of Quality, Training & Strategic Improvement.
About us
The department is approved for training by the IBMS/ HCPC and holds UKAS ISO:15189 accreditation.Working hours are within 08.00 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday and the successful post holder will be expected to contribute to the 6 day service on a rotational basis. You will be required to work in the Histopathology laboratories on both QMC and City Hospital NUH campuses.
NUH Cell Path has received national recognition for the implementation of digital pathology and progress against NHSE turnaround time guidelines. If becoming part an innovative, progressive and driven department is appealing I would encourage you to apply.Informal visits to the department are strongly encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description for further details of duties. This job description should be taken as a guide and not an exhaustive list of expectations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description for further details of duties. This job description should be taken as a guide and not an exhaustive list of expectations.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent
- MSc Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent demonstrable education e.g IBMS HSD)
- Project or change management qualification (Lean six sigma, Prince 2 etc.)
Desirable
- State Registered BMS (HCPC) being a Member/Fellow of the IBMS
- Evidence of formal management training / recognised management qualification
- A training qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of operational processes used within Cellular Pathology
- Knowledge and awareness of laboratory accreditation standards
- Experience of line managing staff
- Ability to undertake effective change management & planning
- Competent in the theory and application of service improvement tools and techniques, including: oDemand and capacity oProcess mapping and redesign oStatistical process control oWorkforce redesign
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic quality management and Datix systems
- Awareness of the national and local Pathology NHS agendas
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to carry out long term planning to ensure adequate quality systems in place to support UKAS/HTA/SQAS accreditation.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply project management methodologies to plan and implement service improvements
- Proven experience of using some or all of the following: : oImpact analysis oTPN analysis oPEST analysis oSWOT analysis oStakeholder analysis
- Able to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Evidence of project management
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent
- MSc Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent demonstrable education e.g IBMS HSD)
- Project or change management qualification (Lean six sigma, Prince 2 etc.)
Desirable
- State Registered BMS (HCPC) being a Member/Fellow of the IBMS
- Evidence of formal management training / recognised management qualification
- A training qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of operational processes used within Cellular Pathology
- Knowledge and awareness of laboratory accreditation standards
- Experience of line managing staff
- Ability to undertake effective change management & planning
- Competent in the theory and application of service improvement tools and techniques, including: oDemand and capacity oProcess mapping and redesign oStatistical process control oWorkforce redesign
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic quality management and Datix systems
- Awareness of the national and local Pathology NHS agendas
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to carry out long term planning to ensure adequate quality systems in place to support UKAS/HTA/SQAS accreditation.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply project management methodologies to plan and implement service improvements
- Proven experience of using some or all of the following: : oImpact analysis oTPN analysis oPEST analysis oSWOT analysis oStakeholder analysis
- Able to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Evidence of project management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).