Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre Team as a Cadaveric Laboratory Manager to support the effective running of the Laboratory and Theatre services within the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre.
The Newcastle Surgical Training Centre is a unique state of the art facility based at the Freeman Hospital, providing advanced cadaveric education to the medical profession.
- Interview date: 15th July 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
- The post holder will ensure effective governance arrangements are implemented across the laboratory provision including responsibility for standards of practice, policies and procedure
- Liaison with multi-specialty leads, faculty & partners in industry
- Collaboration with Newcastle University regarding suitability and acceptance of donor cadavers for the NSTC
- Contributes to the work of the department, through the provision of high quality care and the appropriate use and development of resources
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of the NSTC
- As Designated Person, ensure legal obligations of the NSTC are met in both services and practice with regards to the Human Tissue Act
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To mange the laboratory requirements which facilitate national and international cadaveric surgical simulation training programmes based in the NSTC.
- To be accountable for ensuring the provision of a high quality responsive service meeting both regulatory and accreditation requirements specifically in relation to the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).
- To be responsible for all laboratory provisions including preparation of theatres, medical equipment, surgical instruments, implementing infection control policies, sterilisation and processing of equipment.
- Assist in the completion of audits, quality management, development of SOPs, health and safety and incident reporting in line with HTA regulatory activities and standards.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To mange the laboratory requirements which facilitate national and international cadaveric surgical simulation training programmes based in the NSTC.
- To be accountable for ensuring the provision of a high quality responsive service meeting both regulatory and accreditation requirements specifically in relation to the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).
- To be responsible for all laboratory provisions including preparation of theatres, medical equipment, surgical instruments, implementing infection control policies, sterilisation and processing of equipment.
- Assist in the completion of audits, quality management, development of SOPs, health and safety and incident reporting in line with HTA regulatory activities and standards.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge and experience in surgical theatre environment: to include multi surgical specialities, laparoscopic and robotic surgery
- Extensive clinical practice or specialist qualification in relevant specialty, NVQ111 in Operating Department Support, Qualified Operating Department Practitioner or Perioperative Nurse
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous management experience
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy and adult safeguarding processes
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Knowledge of cadaveric specimens and porcine tissue utilised for surgical simulation
- Has experience of supervising learning and learners within a clinical environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical education development pathway
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT skills including familiarity with the use of Excel and Microsoft office
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of dealing with bereaved relatives
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Ability to plan and procure cadaveric specimens in a timely manner to ensure availability for course provision
- Ability to receive and deliver confidential and sensitive information which is complex and sensitive
Desirable
- Substantial previous experience of facilitating procedural skills simulation
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge and experience in surgical theatre environment: to include multi surgical specialities, laparoscopic and robotic surgery
- Extensive clinical practice or specialist qualification in relevant specialty, NVQ111 in Operating Department Support, Qualified Operating Department Practitioner or Perioperative Nurse
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous management experience
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy and adult safeguarding processes
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Knowledge of cadaveric specimens and porcine tissue utilised for surgical simulation
- Has experience of supervising learning and learners within a clinical environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical education development pathway
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT skills including familiarity with the use of Excel and Microsoft office
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of dealing with bereaved relatives
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Ability to plan and procure cadaveric specimens in a timely manner to ensure availability for course provision
- Ability to receive and deliver confidential and sensitive information which is complex and sensitive
Desirable
- Substantial previous experience of facilitating procedural skills simulation
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).
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).
