Job summary
Have you worked in histology and understand the complexity of histology samples? Are you able to prioritise work and able to communicate effectively with senior consultants? If the answer is yes then you might be interested in joining our team as Allocations Manager.We have a modern and spacious laboratory and of course, you'll be joining our friendly and supportive team.
Please see the attached document for some useful Facts and Figures about the role and department.
Our preference is for a face to face interview, but a remote interview may be an option if you have a valid reason for requesting this.
Main duties of the job
What we can offer:
- The chance to be a key player in managing the efficient flow of work from the lab through to the consultants for reporting ensuring that patients receive their results in a timely manner
- The chance to be part of the departmental team working towards meeting the new National reporting standards for Histology of 10 days in 2024.
The post will be based at the RSCH in Guildford, the hub BSPS site for Surrey
37.5 hours per week - flexible working options may be considered but this requires on site working at the Surrey Histology Hub in Guildford
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role primarily involves overseeing the leave roster for the medical workforce, effectively managing the allocation of laboratory samples to consultants based on their college points and allocation to outsourcing providers utilizing a dynamic and agile approach and the effective escalation of issues that arise along the allocations pipeline.
The post holder will be responsible for the effective allocation of laboratory samples to consultants, ensuring adherence to college points criteria. This role involves dynamic allocation strategies, the allocating of samples with a dynamic approach based on varying capacity and demand both in the lab and within the consultant group and will have a commitment to optimising allocation processes.
The post holder will assist the laboratory senior management team by monitoring clinical workforce availability by maintaining a leave rota derived from the site-specific leave management sources and escalate issues in a timely manner, providing a clear and documented overview of any shortfalls in capacity inclusive of options for mitigation.
The post holder will managing outsourcing provision including packaging of material for outsourcing, completion of traceability documentation in relation to outsourcing.
The post holder will exhibit robust communication skills, showcasing the capacity to engage in negotiations, exert influence, and cultivate relationships with clinical, laboratory and managerial teams within the BSPS network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role primarily involves overseeing the leave roster for the medical workforce, effectively managing the allocation of laboratory samples to consultants based on their college points and allocation to outsourcing providers utilizing a dynamic and agile approach and the effective escalation of issues that arise along the allocations pipeline.
The post holder will be responsible for the effective allocation of laboratory samples to consultants, ensuring adherence to college points criteria. This role involves dynamic allocation strategies, the allocating of samples with a dynamic approach based on varying capacity and demand both in the lab and within the consultant group and will have a commitment to optimising allocation processes.
The post holder will assist the laboratory senior management team by monitoring clinical workforce availability by maintaining a leave rota derived from the site-specific leave management sources and escalate issues in a timely manner, providing a clear and documented overview of any shortfalls in capacity inclusive of options for mitigation.
The post holder will managing outsourcing provision including packaging of material for outsourcing, completion of traceability documentation in relation to outsourcing.
The post holder will exhibit robust communication skills, showcasing the capacity to engage in negotiations, exert influence, and cultivate relationships with clinical, laboratory and managerial teams within the BSPS network.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent working experience.
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with leave rosters.
- Evidence of understanding of large and complex clinical environments.
- Understanding of confidentiality/knowledge of Data Protection Act.
- Good understanding of medical terminology.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working within healthcare services.
- Experience of collaborating with medical staff-groups.
- Knowledge and experience of working with locum agencies.
- Knowledge of project and change management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent working experience.
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with leave rosters.
- Evidence of understanding of large and complex clinical environments.
- Understanding of confidentiality/knowledge of Data Protection Act.
- Good understanding of medical terminology.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working within healthcare services.
- Experience of collaborating with medical staff-groups.
- Knowledge and experience of working with locum agencies.
- Knowledge of project and change management.
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.
