Job summary
LGT Cellular Pathology Operational Lead
The Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics Division provides diagnostic and screening services across East and South-East London, handling a combined workload of 120,000 histology and 15,000 cytology specimens annually. The successful candidate will join a friendly team of scientists and doctors in modern laboratories, conveniently located near underground and DLR services. Our laboratory is accredited by both UKAS and IBMS, and we are dedicated to supporting continuing professional development, as evidenced by our excellent training record.
Proposed interview date: 3rd January 2025
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership (ESEL). We are seeking a driven, proactive, and dynamic leader to take on the role of LGT Cellular Pathology Operational Lead. The successful candidate will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, and University Hospital, Lewisham. The Operational Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Cellular Pathology Departments at each site. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, day-to-day workload management, staff and skill mix management, equipment management, safety systems oversight, quality assurance and improvement, incident management, and change management. The Cellular Pathology Manager will provide support for this role.Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist and possession of an MSc in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification at the MSc level are essential. Meeting these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly indicated in the application.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dalian Beaver at dalian.beaver@nhs.net or via telephone at 020 8836 5683.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dalian Beaver at dalian.beaver@nhs.net or via telephone at 020 8836 5683.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience post HCPC registration in Histology and Cytology with substantive experience at a specialist senior level.
- Experience of effectively managing staff
Desirable
- Experience of diagnostic Cytology management.
- A track record of implementing and managing change
- Experience of managing a budget.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
Skills
Essential
- Competent in complex laboratory techniques and trouble shooting in Cytology
- Able to analyse, present routine data / results.
- High computer literacy.
- Leadership and Management skills
- Skills in quality management and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist scientific knowledge for Histology and Cytology.
- Detailed understanding of UKAS Quality Management Systems
- Detailed understanding of Health & Safety legislation
- Detailed understanding of Governance Requirements
- Knowledge of requirements and standards for ISO 15189
- Understanding of managerial and leadership methods
Desirable
- Excellent operational and process management expertise
- Aware of impact on national NHS strategies on future of pathology service delivery
- Knowledge of financial reporting, analysis and budgetary management (desirable).
- Experience of Change and Demand management
- Experience of process mapping
- Knowledge of multiple biomedical disciplines
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Biomedical Science or relevant degree accepted by HCPC/IBMS
- MSc in Cellular Pathology/Biomedical Science or equivalent or IBMS Fellowship.
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- NHSCSP Certificate in Cervical Cytology or equivalent
- Management Qualification or demonstrable substantive experience
- IBMS Diploma in Diagnostic Cytopathology
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience post HCPC registration in Histology and Cytology with substantive experience at a specialist senior level.
- Experience of effectively managing staff
Desirable
- Experience of diagnostic Cytology management.
- A track record of implementing and managing change
- Experience of managing a budget.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
Skills
Essential
- Competent in complex laboratory techniques and trouble shooting in Cytology
- Able to analyse, present routine data / results.
- High computer literacy.
- Leadership and Management skills
- Skills in quality management and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist scientific knowledge for Histology and Cytology.
- Detailed understanding of UKAS Quality Management Systems
- Detailed understanding of Health & Safety legislation
- Detailed understanding of Governance Requirements
- Knowledge of requirements and standards for ISO 15189
- Understanding of managerial and leadership methods
Desirable
- Excellent operational and process management expertise
- Aware of impact on national NHS strategies on future of pathology service delivery
- Knowledge of financial reporting, analysis and budgetary management (desirable).
- Experience of Change and Demand management
- Experience of process mapping
- Knowledge of multiple biomedical disciplines
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Biomedical Science or relevant degree accepted by HCPC/IBMS
- MSc in Cellular Pathology/Biomedical Science or equivalent or IBMS Fellowship.
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- NHSCSP Certificate in Cervical Cytology or equivalent
- Management Qualification or demonstrable substantive experience
- IBMS Diploma in Diagnostic Cytopathology
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).
