Job summary
An exciting opportunity is now available in the Lab Med Microbiology department to work as a Laboratory Manager.
Applications are invited from suitably experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists, holding either IBMS Fellowship (Microbiology) or a Medical Microbiology or Molecular Microbiology MSc and a post graduate Management qualification, to lead the Microbiology management team as the Microbiology Laboratory Manager in this busy Hospital laboratory.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual with good interpersonal and communication skills along with excellent planning, commercial and educational skills.
Main duties of the job
Candidates should have substantial post registration experience in both screening and diagnostic testing, including a significant period of Laboratory Management experience within an accredited Clinical Microbiology Laboratory and will hold a management qualification or equivalent experience and training.
The Microbiology Laboratory, part of the Microbiology Department, is based within the purpose built Laboratory Medicine building at the Northern General Hospital and provides a full diagnostic Microbiology service to the hospitals, GP's and clinics within Sheffield.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHSFT is one of five Trusts involved in the formation of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Network. The aim of the network is to design a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory medicine solutions that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients. A collaborative Network will also provide rewarding job and career opportunities for all staff. The service will be efficient and sustainable, encourage research and development in collaboration with Academia and Industry to improve health and wealth in the region and provide rewarding jobs and career opportunities for all staff.
An Outline Business Case, which described the Target Operating Model for the future Network, has been agreed between Partner Trusts. The proposed Target Operating Model will ultimately lead to the consolidation of services across SYB. As work progresses to establish the Network, staff will be consulted about proposals that may involve them.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered.
- IBMS Specialist portfolio (Microbiology or equivalent)
- FIBMS (Microbiology) or MSc (in Microbiology or Molecular Microbiology or equivalent)
- Evidence of relevant continual professional development
- Significant experience in management within a Microbiology Laboratory.
Desirable
- Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
- Formal qualification in project management or service improvement
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and Extensive experience within Medical Microbiology
- Scientific and clinical knowledge appropriate to the STH Microbiology role
- Awareness of local and national legislation / policies relating to relevant aspects of Laboratory Medicine
- Experience in application and monitoring of ISO 15189 standards.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good knowledge of the relevant standards, legislation, policies and accreditation requirements relating to all aspects of Microbiology
- Analytical and judgemental skills in evaluating complex ranges of issues including Quality Control Data, Service Development, Organisational and Staffing Issues
- Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive, contentious or emotive information to individuals or groups
- Ability to deliver new services and desire to work with the change process
- Ability to Manage a large specialist team
- Good presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered.
- IBMS Specialist portfolio (Microbiology or equivalent)
- FIBMS (Microbiology) or MSc (in Microbiology or Molecular Microbiology or equivalent)
- Evidence of relevant continual professional development
- Significant experience in management within a Microbiology Laboratory.
Desirable
- Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
- Formal qualification in project management or service improvement
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and Extensive experience within Medical Microbiology
- Scientific and clinical knowledge appropriate to the STH Microbiology role
- Awareness of local and national legislation / policies relating to relevant aspects of Laboratory Medicine
- Experience in application and monitoring of ISO 15189 standards.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good knowledge of the relevant standards, legislation, policies and accreditation requirements relating to all aspects of Microbiology
- Analytical and judgemental skills in evaluating complex ranges of issues including Quality Control Data, Service Development, Organisational and Staffing Issues
- Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive, contentious or emotive information to individuals or groups
- Ability to deliver new services and desire to work with the change process
- Ability to Manage a large specialist team
- Good presentation skills
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).
