Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a conscientious experienced Manager to join our Pathology Laboratory management team.
The Deputy Pathology Manager is an integral part of the overall Pathology Laboratory management team. The post holder will provide leadership and senior management support for the day the day operations of all the Pathology Departments across both sites of the Birmingham Women's & Children's NHSFT having direct responsibility for Blood Sciences.
Main duties of the job
Under the operational direction of the Pathology Manager the post holder will be responsible for the effective operation and service delivery of each Pathology discipline on both the Birmingham Children's Hospital and Birmingham Women's Hospital sites.
The post holder will be an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual with excellent attention to detail. They will have excellent communication & interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to work with staff at all levels both internal and external to the organisation. You will be able to work as part of a team and understand how vital maintaining good staff/ customer relationships and providing high levels of service are in a pathology laboratory environment.
You will have demonstrable experience in a senior role leading a department to include HR issues, finance, procurement, quality and governance.
Full information is given in the accompanying job description and person specification.
The hours are full-time, notionally between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday, and the position is permanent.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences or other honor's degree approved by IBMS for registration with HCPC
- MSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent academic achievement (e.g. FIBMS) ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
- Current Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Supervisory or Management qualification, training or experience
- Member of relevant professional body e.g. IBMS
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Evidence of being a Laboratory Manager/Head BMS for an NHS Pathology Department
- Evidence of leading a Pathology department through UKAS inspections
- Evidence of overseeing the Financial management of a pathology department
- Evidence of undertaking and dealing with HR issues within a pathology department
- Evidence of leading structured departmental meetings
- Evidence in a senior role leading a department to include procurement, quality and governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of completing or leading a Business Case
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Evidence of analysis of Laboratory data such as financial budget statements, KPI Trends or activity data
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows and other associated software
- Evidence of Laboratory Information systems within an NHS environment
- Evidence at working with management teams beyond their own discipline
- Evidence of leading service improvements
Desirable
- Advanced LIMS skills such as data gathering
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Has spoken with Pathology Manager about role and visited the department
- Evidence of good report writing demonstrated by application form
- Evidence of Teaching and training experience across a range of staff groups
- Evidence of teamworking and a supportive approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences or other honor's degree approved by IBMS for registration with HCPC
- MSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent academic achievement (e.g. FIBMS) ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
- Current Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Supervisory or Management qualification, training or experience
- Member of relevant professional body e.g. IBMS
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Evidence of being a Laboratory Manager/Head BMS for an NHS Pathology Department
- Evidence of leading a Pathology department through UKAS inspections
- Evidence of overseeing the Financial management of a pathology department
- Evidence of undertaking and dealing with HR issues within a pathology department
- Evidence of leading structured departmental meetings
- Evidence in a senior role leading a department to include procurement, quality and governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of completing or leading a Business Case
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Evidence of analysis of Laboratory data such as financial budget statements, KPI Trends or activity data
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows and other associated software
- Evidence of Laboratory Information systems within an NHS environment
- Evidence at working with management teams beyond their own discipline
- Evidence of leading service improvements
Desirable
- Advanced LIMS skills such as data gathering
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Has spoken with Pathology Manager about role and visited the department
- Evidence of good report writing demonstrated by application form
- Evidence of Teaching and training experience across a range of staff groups
- Evidence of teamworking and a supportive approach
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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