Job summary
The Bacteriology Laboratory manager/ Assistant Infection Sciences Manager will beresponsible for organising and controlling the operation of the laboratory service underdirection of the Infection Sciences Service Manager and in line with the clinical direction ofthe Head of Department. They will be responsible for ensuring and improving theperformance, quality, efficiency and safety of laboratory operations through the provisionof effective methods and strategies.
The post holder is expected to act independently to lead the Bacteriology Departmentunder the broad direction of the Infection Sciences Manager and is accountable for theirown actions and those of others, working in a matrix management structure, line managedby the Infection Sciences Manager but clinically accountable to the Head of Departmentfor Bacteriology.
Main duties of the job
Core responsibilities will include:
To coordinate and monitor operational delivery of the Bacteriology Department managing workflows and staffing levels and coordinating with other teams and services to ensure a joined up efficient service focused on maximising quality and speed of service to requesting clinicians.
To support and deputise as necessary for the Infection Sciences Service Manager in overall management, organisation, and operational problem solving for the Infection Sciences service and its day-to-day operation.
Operationally manage effective business continuity management and resilience arrangements.
Lead the Bacteriology Department in the management and delivery of quality and quantity of employee productivity, scheduling and coordinating workforce availability, including rostering, training planning, skills development and succession planning.
To deliver as directed, the integration of services from existing arrangements including project managing service moves and introduction of new ways of operating.
Working collaboratively with current and future Severn Pathology management teams, accountability for quality of laboratory services, including ensuring accreditation and quality control and assurance standards are met in line with corporate direction from the Severn Pathology Management.
To monitor and report on service and financial performance, driving improvements to ensure targets are met and customer service is maintained and enhanced.
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About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working collaboratively with current and future Severn Pathology management teams, accountability for quality of laboratory services, including ensuring accreditation and quality control and assurance standards are met in line with corporate direction from the Severn Pathology Management.
To monitor and report on service and financial performance, driving improvements to ensure targets are met and customer service is maintained and enhanced.
Laboratory equipment management, including management of consumables and liaison with equipment suppliers over equipment maintenance, performance and fault resolution.
Working collaboratively with the Severn Pathology management teams, manage and ensure operational health and safety across all aspects of laboratory service provision.
To support the Head Of Department to develop and integrate diagnostic and analytical techniques into appropriate patient pathways to improve patient outcomes.
Support the Infection Sciences Manager in identification of business opportunities, scoping possibilities and supporting bids for new services.
To assist in the planning and implementation of service developments.
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working collaboratively with current and future Severn Pathology management teams, accountability for quality of laboratory services, including ensuring accreditation and quality control and assurance standards are met in line with corporate direction from the Severn Pathology Management.
To monitor and report on service and financial performance, driving improvements to ensure targets are met and customer service is maintained and enhanced.
Laboratory equipment management, including management of consumables and liaison with equipment suppliers over equipment maintenance, performance and fault resolution.
Working collaboratively with the Severn Pathology management teams, manage and ensure operational health and safety across all aspects of laboratory service provision.
To support the Head Of Department to develop and integrate diagnostic and analytical techniques into appropriate patient pathways to improve patient outcomes.
Support the Infection Sciences Manager in identification of business opportunities, scoping possibilities and supporting bids for new services.
To assist in the planning and implementation of service developments.
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Training
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council (Biomedical Scientist)
- BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Postgraduate level qualification in Microbiology equivalent to Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or MSc
- At least 6 years post graduate experience and at least 2 years management experience.
Desirable
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of Infection Sciences techniques and procedures and their clinical applications, and be technically competent at specimen processing and interpretation
- Knowledge of NHS finance systems and experience in managing budgets.
- Knowledge and experience of staff management techniques (eg recruitment, training, supervision, organisational, appraisal, grievance and disciplinary).
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information with staff of all grades across the Trust which may require tact or where there may be barriers to understanding.
- Strong customer awareness and understanding and the ability to lead and manage customer relationships in a competitive environment.
Desirable
- Good presentational skills, as required in the presentation of technical information at meetings or symposia.
- Planning skills to produce reports, business plans, strategic developments
Finance
Essential
- Manage delegated section budgets with assistance from the finance team
- Identifying opportunities and implementing plans for efficiency savings and income generation
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Training
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council (Biomedical Scientist)
- BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Postgraduate level qualification in Microbiology equivalent to Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or MSc
- At least 6 years post graduate experience and at least 2 years management experience.
Desirable
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of Infection Sciences techniques and procedures and their clinical applications, and be technically competent at specimen processing and interpretation
- Knowledge of NHS finance systems and experience in managing budgets.
- Knowledge and experience of staff management techniques (eg recruitment, training, supervision, organisational, appraisal, grievance and disciplinary).
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information with staff of all grades across the Trust which may require tact or where there may be barriers to understanding.
- Strong customer awareness and understanding and the ability to lead and manage customer relationships in a competitive environment.
Desirable
- Good presentational skills, as required in the presentation of technical information at meetings or symposia.
- Planning skills to produce reports, business plans, strategic developments
Finance
Essential
- Manage delegated section budgets with assistance from the finance team
- Identifying opportunities and implementing plans for efficiency savings and income generation
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).
