Digital Pathology Programme Manager

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Pathology Programme Manager to join our dynamic team within the newly Kent and Medway Pathology Network.

Offering the chance to lead a programme of work that will fundamentally change ways working, digitising current processes and creating a platform for the introduction of cutting-edge AI technology. The post holder would work within the current small team who have delivered the approved business case and would work across the Network to facilitate all interactions of the interested parties, delivering a robust and resilient and fully integrated digital pathology reporting system over the lifetime of the project.

Being part of wider exciting programme of change the successful candidate will have detailed knowledge and understanding of complex IT systems, their development and interoperability with other key enterprise systems.

As the Digital Pathology Programme Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the digital pathology project from implementation readiness to completion. Scoping and developing ancillary and complementing technologies, such as AI, will also be part of your remit.

If you are passionate about leveraging digital technology to advance pathology and improve patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead and manage digital pathology projects, including system implementation, integration, and optimization.
  • Coordinate project activities, resources, and timelines to ensure on-time and within budget delivery.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and requirements.
  • Develop project plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in pathology workflows.
  • Provide technical expertise and support to resolve project issues and challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing complex projects in the healthcare or life sciences industry, with specific experience in digital pathology preferred, but not essential.
  • Strong understanding of pathology workflows, laboratory operations, and digital imaging systems.
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards in healthcare.
  • MSP, APMG or other project management certification is a plus.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-6084977-T3-A

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone, Kent

ME16 9QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date: TBC

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date: TBC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Prince 2 practitioner

Desirable

  • Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant leadership and management experience
  • Project management experience in delivery of clinical systems
  • Proven experience in people management
  • Proven experience in strategic planning
  • Proven experience in change management
  • Proven experience in financial budget management, including capital and revenue

Desirable

  • Project management experience in delivery of Clinical IT systems
  • Project management experience in deployment of clinical and non-clinical projects within the NHS
  • Experience of working within a pathology network

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to lead the development, implementation and delivery of complex projects.
  • Ability to implement a robust governance structure.
  • Significant interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving ability
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Project
  • Ability to manage large budgets

Desirable

  • Proficient in Visio
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Prince 2 practitioner

Desirable

  • Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant leadership and management experience
  • Project management experience in delivery of clinical systems
  • Proven experience in people management
  • Proven experience in strategic planning
  • Proven experience in change management
  • Proven experience in financial budget management, including capital and revenue

Desirable

  • Project management experience in delivery of Clinical IT systems
  • Project management experience in deployment of clinical and non-clinical projects within the NHS
  • Experience of working within a pathology network

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to lead the development, implementation and delivery of complex projects.
  • Ability to implement a robust governance structure.
  • Significant interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving ability
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Project
  • Ability to manage large budgets

Desirable

  • Proficient in Visio

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone, Kent

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone, Kent

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Diagnostics Digital Transformation Prog Director

Jonathon Edwards-Moss

j.edwardsmoss@nhs.net

07812096996

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-6084977-T3-A

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone, Kent

ME16 9QQ


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