Pathology Central Training Manager (XR07)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for training and development to join the Pathology CSU Management Team as Pathology Training Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity and gain experience working with the CSU leadership team in Pathology at Leeds, the specialisms within the CSU and external providers of education and training.
This rewarding role offers the exciting opportunity to promote and develop the learning culture within Pathology. The Pathology CSU is going through a time of significant change as we develop a brand-new facility, introduce new regional IT systems and further develop plans to work more effectively with our partners in nearby Trusts. High quality staff training and development is crucial to support these changes.
Ideally the individual will have awareness of, and access to a diverse range of training allows us to offer the best development opportunities for our teams. This rewarding role and is key to coordinating these training opportunities and in promoting the learning culture within Pathology.
If you would like further information about this post, please contact Stephen Stephenson - Head of Profession - stephen.stephenson@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities of the post holder:
Work with the Head of Profession, Pathology Training & Development Group and Pathology Quality Lead to facilitate and implement pan-CSU workforce development strategy
Support departmental Training Managers in the development and maintenance of training and competence assessment processes, including the new training and competency system - Profiler Live
Represent Pathology throughout internal and external education and training networks
Develop and secure funding sources to support staff training and development
About us
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Date posted
03 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-PATH-202
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the development of and sourcing funding arrangements for staff educational needs in line with Pathology career development documents and workforce transformation strategy. As part of the Pathology Management team the post holder will lead on the identification and communication of relevant training funding opportunities.
Co-ordinating and managing the funding application process they will help build knowledge within the Pathology CSU to open up to expanding talent pipelines, and support the CSU to grow its own staff along with future needs. They will need to nurture constructive relationships with scientific/clinical staff and other members of the Trust, regional NHS partners, funding bodies and staff working with the University of Leeds and other Higher Education Institutes (HEIs).
The post holder will take a pan-pathology approach to chairing the Pathology CSU Training and Development Group (PTDG) in the development and implementation of training and those assessing staff competency. The post holder will provide training management support to the Pathology Discipline Training Managers, Service and Operational Managers for services that may be delivered from either main site as staff training needs may differ on each site.
The post holder will be responsible as the central point of contact for co-ordinating a range of activities promoting Pathology as a choice of profession: e.g. work experience, placement requests, schools engagement, career events, and apprenticeships.
The post holder will maintain a high level of scientific knowledge of a personal specific discipline, and an appropriate level knowledge of all other areas of pathology, in order to provide information to visitors/host generic events etc.
In order to carry out the job effectively the post holder will be a registered healthcare scientist with the HCPC. In addition they will have extensive experience within their speciality. You will have developed a range of competencies and specialist knowledge within the discipline through extensive practical experience, in house training and structured study and will continue to develop your skills and knowledge subject to the requirements of continuous professional development (CPD).
In addition basic computer skills are essential.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Management
Takes a pan-Pathology approach to the roles and responsibilities of the departmental training coordinators and departmental training groups, through matrix management and objective setting.
Chairs the Pathology CSU Training and Development Group (PTDG) meetings.
Enables the Pathology CSU Training and Development Group (PTDG) in the development and implementation of methods to train those assessing staff competency.
Takes the lead on specific projects.
Communication
Provides highly specialist advice to colleagues, including clinical, technical and junior staff regarding training and educational requirements for their area of scientific expertise.
To communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff.
Issues written, electronic or verbal reports to colleagues, and other healthcare staff.
Presents information or reports to groups of staff e.g. students and members of the public. May provide feedback to operational managers/CSU leadership team.
Analysis
Analyses, interprets and resolves complex information problems where there is a range of information to be considered.
Forms reasoned judgement and argument, and able to defend a position when challenged.
Systematically appraises all available options considering all factors and implications e.g. interpretation of HCPC, IBMS, NSHSC and UKAS guidance.
Planning
Horizon scanning with relevant external organisations to identify funding and collaborative opportunities.
Formulates plans and strategies, monitoring and contributing to a course of action to address longer term workforce shortages in trained, registered pathology staff.
Recommends new ways of working in order to mitigate the shortfall in trained and registered scientific staff.
Organises engagement events, producing communications or briefing materials, presentations to groups.
Policy
Applies specialist knowledge to influence local policy and participates in policy/service development programmes across Pathology.
Interprets and applies national policy, guidance and definitions to local systems and processes.
Proposes and implements changes of approach to own work area (Pathology training) within the Pathology CSU and ownership of relevant training SOPs and documentation.
Finance
Supports the development of and sources funding arrangements for staff educational needs in line with Pathology Careers Development documents and Workforce Transformation Strategy.
Co-ordinates EOIs and applications for funding and training posts.
Responsible for disseminating strategic funding intelligence to Trust staff and provide briefing materials/meeting presentations highlighting scheme or collaboration opportunities.
As Pathology Central Training Manager the post holder will contribute to the monitoring of financial initiatives through the provision of advice and guidance to Trust Pathology teams e.g. the eligibility criteria for specific funding streams/initiatives for training monies.
HR
Takes the lead in identifying training providers HEIs e.g. University of Leeds, local colleges promoting collaborative opportunities and suitable training courses to support the Pathology longer term workforce strategy.
Responsible for co-ordinating work experience and placement requests within Pathology.
Provides access to the training tools required, enabling and supporting staff to in turn, train technical, scientific and clinical staff within their specialism.
Co-ordinates pan-Pathology training and documentation e.g. Pathology Development Calendar.
Co-ordinates schools engagement through local careers events.
Co-ordinates accreditation of the training programmes with IBMS and NSHSC.
Represents Pathology LTHT at regional and national training groups.
Conducts contractual reviews with external training providers.
Signposts trainees to appropriate training and development schemes, apprentice assessment days.
IT
Generates data, reports and information for presentation to groups.
Creates relevant training documentation e.g. Pathology Development Calendar.
Reviews and updates Pathology website and other engagement materials/ brochures.
R&D
Supports the evaluation of effective Pathology staff education and learning in order to assess and further develop roles and source funding for continuation of roles as appropriate.
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Uses a range of influencing strategies to bring about change and support Pathology training
Builds and uses extended networks of influence, inside the Trust, across local and regional & national Pathology departments
Clarifies key points from diverse information
Presents complex data clearly to non-specialist audiences.
Encourages and supports others in being innovative, finding ways of improving the Trust Pathology training offer
Brings fresh perspectives to a wide range of issues by applying analytical thinking
Looks to the future and is able to identify and act on opportunities and threats
Uses a range of innovative approaches to move a situation on, understanding the broader trends in national policies, pathology improvement, service delivery
Encourages and supports others in finding better ways of delivering services and meeting national and local targets.
WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
INFECTION CONTROL
The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practicing Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.
HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT
All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the development of and sourcing funding arrangements for staff educational needs in line with Pathology career development documents and workforce transformation strategy. As part of the Pathology Management team the post holder will lead on the identification and communication of relevant training funding opportunities.
Co-ordinating and managing the funding application process they will help build knowledge within the Pathology CSU to open up to expanding talent pipelines, and support the CSU to grow its own staff along with future needs. They will need to nurture constructive relationships with scientific/clinical staff and other members of the Trust, regional NHS partners, funding bodies and staff working with the University of Leeds and other Higher Education Institutes (HEIs).
The post holder will take a pan-pathology approach to chairing the Pathology CSU Training and Development Group (PTDG) in the development and implementation of training and those assessing staff competency. The post holder will provide training management support to the Pathology Discipline Training Managers, Service and Operational Managers for services that may be delivered from either main site as staff training needs may differ on each site.
The post holder will be responsible as the central point of contact for co-ordinating a range of activities promoting Pathology as a choice of profession: e.g. work experience, placement requests, schools engagement, career events, and apprenticeships.
The post holder will maintain a high level of scientific knowledge of a personal specific discipline, and an appropriate level knowledge of all other areas of pathology, in order to provide information to visitors/host generic events etc.
In order to carry out the job effectively the post holder will be a registered healthcare scientist with the HCPC. In addition they will have extensive experience within their speciality. You will have developed a range of competencies and specialist knowledge within the discipline through extensive practical experience, in house training and structured study and will continue to develop your skills and knowledge subject to the requirements of continuous professional development (CPD).
In addition basic computer skills are essential.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Management
Takes a pan-Pathology approach to the roles and responsibilities of the departmental training coordinators and departmental training groups, through matrix management and objective setting.
Chairs the Pathology CSU Training and Development Group (PTDG) meetings.
Enables the Pathology CSU Training and Development Group (PTDG) in the development and implementation of methods to train those assessing staff competency.
Takes the lead on specific projects.
Communication
Provides highly specialist advice to colleagues, including clinical, technical and junior staff regarding training and educational requirements for their area of scientific expertise.
To communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff.
Issues written, electronic or verbal reports to colleagues, and other healthcare staff.
Presents information or reports to groups of staff e.g. students and members of the public. May provide feedback to operational managers/CSU leadership team.
Analysis
Analyses, interprets and resolves complex information problems where there is a range of information to be considered.
Forms reasoned judgement and argument, and able to defend a position when challenged.
Systematically appraises all available options considering all factors and implications e.g. interpretation of HCPC, IBMS, NSHSC and UKAS guidance.
Planning
Horizon scanning with relevant external organisations to identify funding and collaborative opportunities.
Formulates plans and strategies, monitoring and contributing to a course of action to address longer term workforce shortages in trained, registered pathology staff.
Recommends new ways of working in order to mitigate the shortfall in trained and registered scientific staff.
Organises engagement events, producing communications or briefing materials, presentations to groups.
Policy
Applies specialist knowledge to influence local policy and participates in policy/service development programmes across Pathology.
Interprets and applies national policy, guidance and definitions to local systems and processes.
Proposes and implements changes of approach to own work area (Pathology training) within the Pathology CSU and ownership of relevant training SOPs and documentation.
Finance
Supports the development of and sources funding arrangements for staff educational needs in line with Pathology Careers Development documents and Workforce Transformation Strategy.
Co-ordinates EOIs and applications for funding and training posts.
Responsible for disseminating strategic funding intelligence to Trust staff and provide briefing materials/meeting presentations highlighting scheme or collaboration opportunities.
As Pathology Central Training Manager the post holder will contribute to the monitoring of financial initiatives through the provision of advice and guidance to Trust Pathology teams e.g. the eligibility criteria for specific funding streams/initiatives for training monies.
HR
Takes the lead in identifying training providers HEIs e.g. University of Leeds, local colleges promoting collaborative opportunities and suitable training courses to support the Pathology longer term workforce strategy.
Responsible for co-ordinating work experience and placement requests within Pathology.
Provides access to the training tools required, enabling and supporting staff to in turn, train technical, scientific and clinical staff within their specialism.
Co-ordinates pan-Pathology training and documentation e.g. Pathology Development Calendar.
Co-ordinates schools engagement through local careers events.
Co-ordinates accreditation of the training programmes with IBMS and NSHSC.
Represents Pathology LTHT at regional and national training groups.
Conducts contractual reviews with external training providers.
Signposts trainees to appropriate training and development schemes, apprentice assessment days.
IT
Generates data, reports and information for presentation to groups.
Creates relevant training documentation e.g. Pathology Development Calendar.
Reviews and updates Pathology website and other engagement materials/ brochures.
R&D
Supports the evaluation of effective Pathology staff education and learning in order to assess and further develop roles and source funding for continuation of roles as appropriate.
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Uses a range of influencing strategies to bring about change and support Pathology training
Builds and uses extended networks of influence, inside the Trust, across local and regional & national Pathology departments
Clarifies key points from diverse information
Presents complex data clearly to non-specialist audiences.
Encourages and supports others in being innovative, finding ways of improving the Trust Pathology training offer
Brings fresh perspectives to a wide range of issues by applying analytical thinking
Looks to the future and is able to identify and act on opportunities and threats
Uses a range of innovative approaches to move a situation on, understanding the broader trends in national policies, pathology improvement, service delivery
Encourages and supports others in finding better ways of delivering services and meeting national and local targets.
WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
INFECTION CONTROL
The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practicing Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.
HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT
All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- High quality interpersonal skills
- High quality negotiation skills
- A proactive approach to customer service and relationship management
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
- Able to work independently
- Report writing
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Ability to efficiently use computer and computer programmes such as Microsoft office.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree
- Relevant masters degree, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent qualification at Level 7
- HCPC Registered Healthcare Scientist
- Participation in CPD schemes
- lingness to undertake other formal study and in house training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within the Pathology profession
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of understanding the Pathology profession structure, training routes and related funding streams
- Evidence of operational planning and implementation
Desirable
- Experience of statistical analysis
Other Criteria
Essential
- Ability to efficiently use computer and computer programmes such as Microsoft office.
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- High quality interpersonal skills
- High quality negotiation skills
- A proactive approach to customer service and relationship management
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
- Able to work independently
- Report writing
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Ability to efficiently use computer and computer programmes such as Microsoft office.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree
- Relevant masters degree, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or equivalent qualification at Level 7
- HCPC Registered Healthcare Scientist
- Participation in CPD schemes
- lingness to undertake other formal study and in house training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within the Pathology profession
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of understanding the Pathology profession structure, training routes and related funding streams
- Evidence of operational planning and implementation
Desirable
- Experience of statistical analysis
Other Criteria
Essential
- Ability to efficiently use computer and computer programmes such as Microsoft office.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Date posted
03 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-PATH-202
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
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