Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Clinical Diagnostics Division as a Microbiology Service Manager within the Pathology service. This pivotal role, based at Broomfield, offers you the chance to work alongside senior pathology colleagues to develop an efficient and effective diagnostic service for patients across the MSE footprint.
We are seeking a dynamic individual with recent and robust NHS operational experience. This is a full-time position with responsibility for delivering microbiology performance targets across MSE. Ensure all tests performed are undertaken in compliance with UKAS standards and Based on Quality Assured methodology.
Key priorities will also include, but are not limited to:o Urgent performance and turnaround time (TAT) deliveryo Staff engagement and communicationo Workforce planningo Financial efficiency oversight
You will provide strong managerial leadership, supporting staff through a period of transition as the service integrates into a single, unified Pathology network. Collaboration with external pathology partners will also be a key aspect of the role.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming, inclusive, and highly motivated microbiology team, dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services
Main duties of the job
As a Service Manager, you will be responsible for a range of clinical specialities across the service. Alongside the management team, you will be responsible for managing and developing services delivered across the Directorate.
You will be operationally responsible for the day to day running of the service, and will be required to monitor national performance targets specific to ensure they are achieved, and ensure corrective action is taken when necessary.
Monitor all Laboratory and Admin staffing daily and escalate where necessary and issues which can not be addressed locally.
You will work closely with colleagues across both MSE and with our Pathology Partner Pathology First in to ensure that pathways are optimised for both urgent and routine testing.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Microbiology Service Unit Manager role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Microbiology Service Unit Manager role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience in a senior or manager position
- Registered with the Health Professions Council. FIBMS or Masters or above equivalent
Desirable
- Enhanced knowledge and experience of dealing with and resolving analytical problems in service performance
- Awareness in scientific development and modern technology in Histopathology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of demand and capacity and activity planning
- Experience of financial management, budget setting, monitoring and determining corrective action.
- Experience developing and implementing business and service development plans.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex and detailed information.
Desirable
- Experience working within several sub Specialties
- NHS experience
Communication
Essential
- Good communication and influencing skills. Strong, participative and supportive management style.
- Experience of managing staff, including setting of team objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience in a senior or manager position
- Registered with the Health Professions Council. FIBMS or Masters or above equivalent
Desirable
- Enhanced knowledge and experience of dealing with and resolving analytical problems in service performance
- Awareness in scientific development and modern technology in Histopathology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of demand and capacity and activity planning
- Experience of financial management, budget setting, monitoring and determining corrective action.
- Experience developing and implementing business and service development plans.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex and detailed information.
Desirable
- Experience working within several sub Specialties
- NHS experience
Communication
Essential
- Good communication and influencing skills. Strong, participative and supportive management style.
- Experience of managing staff, including setting of team objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues
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).
