Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals 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 deliver 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. 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.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists, holding either FIBMS or MSc (in a Biomedical Science discipline or equivalent), IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Medical Microbiology or Virology), level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification) to join the team as the Microbiology Quality lead in this busy and complex Teaching Hospital laboratory.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking individual with good interpersonal and communication skills. This post will involve working with the Laboratory managers and the Laboratory Medicine Quality and governance Manager to oversee the quality management system ensuring maintenance of UKAS accreditation to ISO standards. The post will involve the training, development and supervision of staff in all aspects of quality and risk management.
About us
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 commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The department has an unrivalled repertoire of specialist expertise and is situated within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals on the Northern General site which is a forward thinking and very supportive organisation. We are committed to developing our specialist services and the staff who work within it and the department has an excellent training record. The department is UKAS accredited across its entire repertoire and holds IBMS training status.
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 registration
- FIBMS (Virology) or MSc (in Virology or Molecular Microbiology or equivalent), level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification. IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Virology or Medical Microbiology) or
- IBMS Specialist portfolio (Medical Microbiology or Virology) or other BMS (Microbiology /Virology) specialist qualification.
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Quality and/or Risk Management qualification or equivalent experience. Such as IBMS Certificate of Expert Practise in Quality Management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post HCPC registration in Microbiology /Virology discipline within an NHS Laboratory.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Laboratory QMS system.
- Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards.
- Involvement in managing staff and workload.
Desirable
- Experience of incident reporting and investigation (using Datix or equivalent)
- Experience of training and assessing staff competencies to audit.
- Experience of training and assessing staff competencies.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to lead team
- Effective communication skills, written and oral.
- Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach.
- Ability to train and guide staff in QMS and Risk matters.
- Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc).
Desirable
- Ability to deliver new services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- FIBMS (Virology) or MSc (in Virology or Molecular Microbiology or equivalent), level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification. IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Virology or Medical Microbiology) or
- IBMS Specialist portfolio (Medical Microbiology or Virology) or other BMS (Microbiology /Virology) specialist qualification.
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Quality and/or Risk Management qualification or equivalent experience. Such as IBMS Certificate of Expert Practise in Quality Management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post HCPC registration in Microbiology /Virology discipline within an NHS Laboratory.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Laboratory QMS system.
- Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards.
- Involvement in managing staff and workload.
Desirable
- Experience of incident reporting and investigation (using Datix or equivalent)
- Experience of training and assessing staff competencies to audit.
- Experience of training and assessing staff competencies.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to lead team
- Effective communication skills, written and oral.
- Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach.
- Ability to train and guide staff in QMS and Risk matters.
- Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc).
Desirable
- Ability to deliver new services
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).
