Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring or experienced Microbiology Service Manager (Laboratory Manager) at Chester & Wirral Microbiology Service based in Bromborough, Wirral.
The laboratory is situated off the main hospital sites, and the successful candidate will be the most senior manager at the site with responsibility for the main day-to-day operation of the service.
The laboratory is a modern merged service with a sizeable geographic responsibility within the Cheshire and Mersey Pathology Network.
The successful candidate will join both the wider Wirral University Teaching Hospital and Countess of Chester Hospital Pathology Management teams.
Core hours of work will be 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
To manage the laboratory on behalf of, and in conjunction with, the Lead Consultant and Divisional Manager, in an efficient, cost effective and safe manner.
To ensure the laboratory offers clinical and environmental microbiology services of good and consistent quality in accordance with the Trust, UKHSA and laboratory policies and procedures.
To ensure that the laboratory makes an effective contribution to the Trust's Pathology Directorate.
To be a member of the Pathology Management Team for both COCH and Wirral Trusts.
To lead the laboratory staff by example and in a manner which will encourage the development of a positive attitude by each member.
To contribute to the Trusts and to the local and national strategic policy.
To ensure confidentiality and conformity to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Quality Management
To be responsible for developing, organising and maintaining the Microbiology Quality Accreditation System to ISO15189 Standards and UKAS Accreditation.
Management of Staff
- To manage all BMSs, Support and Clerical staff (and other staff as appropriate) within Microbiology in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To manage the recruitment and selection of staff in conjunction with the Head of Pathology and Divisonal Manager.
- To facilitate the induction, education, training and professional development of staff.
- To ensure the deployment, availability and welfare of staff.
- To conduct staff appraisal and individual performance reviews.
Responsible for staff disciplinary and grievance procedures together with the Divisional Manager and Human Resources.
Financial Management
- To assist the Head of Pathology and Divisional Manager in the management of the laboratory budget and in the maintenance and development of the service within the resources available.
- To be the budget holder for Microbiology.
- To pursue appropriate income generation contracts for the laboratory, in collaboration with the Head of Pathology and Divisional Manager.
- To produce workload data and financial information as required.
- To contribute in the preparation and negotiation of service level agreements with Trust partners and to participate in contract monitoring meetings.
- To liaise with existing customers to support income generation contracts.
Technical Services
- To maintain professional competence and be aware of relevant developments in microbiology and other biomedical sciences.
- To be responsible for introducing and maintaining methodologies in accordance with Trust policy.
- To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of work.
- To ensure the provision of an efficient, effective and timely service ensuring maximum productivity within allocated resources.
- To manage the out of hours technical service of the laboratory.
- To maintain and develop the internal and external quality assurance programmes and to ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes.
- To develop the service of the laboratory in accordance with the strategy agreed by the head of Pathology and Divisional Manager.
- To validate and authorise reports as required.
Management of Support Services
- To be responsible for the acquisition, control and utilisation of stock and consumables.
- To be responsible for the acquisition, maintenance, and use of equipment and to maintain an inventory/asset register.
- To oversee laboratory maintenance, engineering, and structural services.
- To manage the building and associated maintenance contracts, eg: estates, cleaning, etc.
Equipment
- To monitor the acquisition, performance and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- To ensure that the asset register and inventory of the laboratory are properly maintained.
- To determine, in collaboration with the Head of Pathology and Divisional Manager, the requirements for new or replacement equipment.
- To ensure the laboratory Information Technology systems are appropriately managed in support of the diagnostic, analytical, epidemiological and administrative needs of the laboratory and Trust.
Safety
- To be the Microbiology Department Safety Officer
- To ensure, in liaison with the Senior Laboratory Staff, a safe environment by maintaining adequate levels of safety and security with the laboratory according to Trust and Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
- To participate in the required internal and external safety audits.
- To liaise with and implement recommendations of the Health & Safety Executive.
- Represent the Microbiology Department at the Trusts Health & Safety Committee.
Security
- To oversee the security of the building and equipment.
- To liaise with and implement recommendations of the Police Special Branch Anti Terrorism Division.
- To liaise with and implement recommendations of the Trusts Security Department.
Research and Development
To participate in and support the R&D activities within the laboratory and Trust
To participate in R&D committees and working parties as appropriate.
To collaborate and participate in the planning and implementation of developments within the laboratory.
Service Development
To attend or participate in local or national committees or working groups as appropriate.
To collaborate and participate in the planning and implementation of developments within the Trust.
To liaise with existing and new customers to support income generation contracts for the department.
Travel
- To be flexible to travel to Laboratories based at the COCH and Wirral Trust as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Quality Management
To be responsible for developing, organising and maintaining the Microbiology Quality Accreditation System to ISO15189 Standards and UKAS Accreditation.
Management of Staff
- To manage all BMSs, Support and Clerical staff (and other staff as appropriate) within Microbiology in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To manage the recruitment and selection of staff in conjunction with the Head of Pathology and Divisonal Manager.
- To facilitate the induction, education, training and professional development of staff.
- To ensure the deployment, availability and welfare of staff.
- To conduct staff appraisal and individual performance reviews.
Responsible for staff disciplinary and grievance procedures together with the Divisional Manager and Human Resources.
Financial Management
- To assist the Head of Pathology and Divisional Manager in the management of the laboratory budget and in the maintenance and development of the service within the resources available.
- To be the budget holder for Microbiology.
- To pursue appropriate income generation contracts for the laboratory, in collaboration with the Head of Pathology and Divisional Manager.
- To produce workload data and financial information as required.
- To contribute in the preparation and negotiation of service level agreements with Trust partners and to participate in contract monitoring meetings.
- To liaise with existing customers to support income generation contracts.
Technical Services
- To maintain professional competence and be aware of relevant developments in microbiology and other biomedical sciences.
- To be responsible for introducing and maintaining methodologies in accordance with Trust policy.
- To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of work.
- To ensure the provision of an efficient, effective and timely service ensuring maximum productivity within allocated resources.
- To manage the out of hours technical service of the laboratory.
- To maintain and develop the internal and external quality assurance programmes and to ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes.
- To develop the service of the laboratory in accordance with the strategy agreed by the head of Pathology and Divisional Manager.
- To validate and authorise reports as required.
Management of Support Services
- To be responsible for the acquisition, control and utilisation of stock and consumables.
- To be responsible for the acquisition, maintenance, and use of equipment and to maintain an inventory/asset register.
- To oversee laboratory maintenance, engineering, and structural services.
- To manage the building and associated maintenance contracts, eg: estates, cleaning, etc.
Equipment
- To monitor the acquisition, performance and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- To ensure that the asset register and inventory of the laboratory are properly maintained.
- To determine, in collaboration with the Head of Pathology and Divisional Manager, the requirements for new or replacement equipment.
- To ensure the laboratory Information Technology systems are appropriately managed in support of the diagnostic, analytical, epidemiological and administrative needs of the laboratory and Trust.
Safety
- To be the Microbiology Department Safety Officer
- To ensure, in liaison with the Senior Laboratory Staff, a safe environment by maintaining adequate levels of safety and security with the laboratory according to Trust and Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
- To participate in the required internal and external safety audits.
- To liaise with and implement recommendations of the Health & Safety Executive.
- Represent the Microbiology Department at the Trusts Health & Safety Committee.
Security
- To oversee the security of the building and equipment.
- To liaise with and implement recommendations of the Police Special Branch Anti Terrorism Division.
- To liaise with and implement recommendations of the Trusts Security Department.
Research and Development
To participate in and support the R&D activities within the laboratory and Trust
To participate in R&D committees and working parties as appropriate.
To collaborate and participate in the planning and implementation of developments within the laboratory.
Service Development
To attend or participate in local or national committees or working groups as appropriate.
To collaborate and participate in the planning and implementation of developments within the Trust.
To liaise with existing and new customers to support income generation contracts for the department.
Travel
- To be flexible to travel to Laboratories based at the COCH and Wirral Trust as required
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly and professionally at all levels
- Adopt a courteous, approachable and helpful manner when dealing with customers, staff and the public
- Receive and relay messages accurately
- Evidence of managing change in a health setting and show positive benefits from the experience
- Demonstrates and understanding of current professional issues
- Good understanding and experience of laboratory and clinical audit procedures to comply with quality standards
- Demonstrate, adaptable and flexible approach in undertaking duties required of the post
- Ability and willingness to undergo further training and continual professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of interest or research in a related topic
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a management or supervisory role. Experience of managing staff and local personnel issues
- Demonstrates good organisational skills in a pressurised work environment
- Demonstrates ability to organise and prioritise workload within available resources and good time management skills
- Demonstrates ability to work competently unsupervised
- Demonstrates ability to deliver training and appraise others and undertake training needs analysis
- Demonstrates aide experience of modern techniques
- Demonstrates ability to lead effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriately
Desirable
- Evidence of in-house or external management training
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- Post Grad award such as MSc in appropriate discipline or equivalent
- Understanding of financial management relating to budgetary control.
- Thorough knowledge of quality assurance by demonstrating experience of working to a recognised quality system
Desirable
- Chartered Scientist (CSci)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Comply with Trust Health & Safety Policy and Procedures
- Maintain confidentiality in line with Trust's Policies
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly and professionally at all levels
- Adopt a courteous, approachable and helpful manner when dealing with customers, staff and the public
- Receive and relay messages accurately
- Evidence of managing change in a health setting and show positive benefits from the experience
- Demonstrates and understanding of current professional issues
- Good understanding and experience of laboratory and clinical audit procedures to comply with quality standards
- Demonstrate, adaptable and flexible approach in undertaking duties required of the post
- Ability and willingness to undergo further training and continual professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of interest or research in a related topic
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a management or supervisory role. Experience of managing staff and local personnel issues
- Demonstrates good organisational skills in a pressurised work environment
- Demonstrates ability to organise and prioritise workload within available resources and good time management skills
- Demonstrates ability to work competently unsupervised
- Demonstrates ability to deliver training and appraise others and undertake training needs analysis
- Demonstrates aide experience of modern techniques
- Demonstrates ability to lead effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriately
Desirable
- Evidence of in-house or external management training
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- Post Grad award such as MSc in appropriate discipline or equivalent
- Understanding of financial management relating to budgetary control.
- Thorough knowledge of quality assurance by demonstrating experience of working to a recognised quality system
Desirable
- Chartered Scientist (CSci)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Comply with Trust Health & Safety Policy and Procedures
- Maintain confidentiality in line with Trust's Policies
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Chester and Wirral Microbiology Service
11 Bassendale Road
Bromborough
CH62 3QL
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
