Job summary
The post-holder will manage a department with approximately 53wte, managing non-medical staff including Scientific, Technical, Administrative, Medical Secretaries, Clerical and Support staff via Section Leads.
The post-holder will work closely with the Laboratory Director, along with other medical staff and senior laboratory staff within the department, to ensure that a timely, high quality, accurate and cost effective service.
The post-holder will ensure the timely processing of approximately 35,000 biological requests per annum that have been submitted for Histological and Cytological opinion, and the deceased patients that pass through the mortuary.
To advise the Service Line Director, Service Line Manager and Laboratory Director whilst contributing to the strategic development of all pathology services. To deputise for the Service Line Manager in their absence.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the delivery and development of a proactive, high quality pathology service. Working closely with the Laboratory Director on all operational issues.Responsible for managing all pathology resources, allocated to a budget of £3 million, are used effectively and efficiently whilst adhering to Trust SFIs, and delivering agreed cost improvements allocated by the Trust. To be the budget holder for the department, but communicate all aspects of budget planning and financial management to the Laboratory Director. To form part of the senior management team, within pathology, contributing to the strategic development of services. Responsible for the operational delivery of all local and national targets relating to service standards and turnaround times. The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that all accreditation standards set by national bodies, including UKAS, are met whilst delivering a safe service for the staff and its users. The post-holder is responsible for effective liaison between the paediatric Pathology Service Provider and the Trust. Take overall responsibility for H&S, Quality and Personnel issues for all non-medical staff in Cellular Pathology, including Neuropathology, Cytology and the Mortuary.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 .1 To prioritise pathology services in order to ensure the efficient, safe and timely provision of results for direct patient care, both in primary and secondary care.
1.2 To ensure all capital and reagents/consumables are appropriately procured, ensuring best value for money.
1.3 To be responsible for GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) for all services delivered by the department, and together with the Laboratory Director, addrss any complaint, request or suggestion from staff or users of the service .
1.4 To ensure all services are provided within the current legal and ethical frameworks.
1.5 As part of the Senior Pathology Management Team to contribute to the vision and development of a strategy for Pathology services in order to support local and national agendas.
1.6 To assist the operational management teams within the Trust to meet national and local standards.
1.7 To assist the service redesign teams in improving patient access and flow through the Trust.
1.8 To identify and promote best practice in all areas.
1.9 To develop and implement novel ways of providing Pathology services.
1.10 To establish and develop processes for the setting of standards for the provision of Pathology services.
1.11 To establish and develop processes for the routine audit and monitoring of services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 .1 To prioritise pathology services in order to ensure the efficient, safe and timely provision of results for direct patient care, both in primary and secondary care.
1.2 To ensure all capital and reagents/consumables are appropriately procured, ensuring best value for money.
1.3 To be responsible for GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) for all services delivered by the department, and together with the Laboratory Director, addrss any complaint, request or suggestion from staff or users of the service .
1.4 To ensure all services are provided within the current legal and ethical frameworks.
1.5 As part of the Senior Pathology Management Team to contribute to the vision and development of a strategy for Pathology services in order to support local and national agendas.
1.6 To assist the operational management teams within the Trust to meet national and local standards.
1.7 To assist the service redesign teams in improving patient access and flow through the Trust.
1.8 To identify and promote best practice in all areas.
1.9 To develop and implement novel ways of providing Pathology services.
1.10 To establish and develop processes for the setting of standards for the provision of Pathology services.
1.11 To establish and develop processes for the routine audit and monitoring of services.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience across a wide range of Pathology practices.
- Demonstrable experience of developing/redesigning Pathology services
- Proven knowledge of risk management, clinical governance and CNST
Desirable
- Demonstrable pathology experience
- Budgetary management skills
- Proven knowledge of Pathology IT systems including iLab, iCM & ICE
Qulaifications/Aptitude
Essential
- A Post graduate masters level qualification or equivalent or demonstrable management experience
- Proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Visionary and committed to developing and extending Pathology services.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience across a wide range of Pathology practices.
- Demonstrable experience of developing/redesigning Pathology services
- Proven knowledge of risk management, clinical governance and CNST
Desirable
- Demonstrable pathology experience
- Budgetary management skills
- Proven knowledge of Pathology IT systems including iLab, iCM & ICE
Qulaifications/Aptitude
Essential
- A Post graduate masters level qualification or equivalent or demonstrable management experience
- Proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Visionary and committed to developing and extending Pathology services.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
Desirable
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).
