Job summary
The Department of Histopathology is looking to appoint a Band 7 to undertake the role of Section Lead based at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust forms part of Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP. LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (AGH), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BRI) and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT). This partnership delivers a high-quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.
The UKAS accredited Histopathology department at AGH is responsible for the dissection and preparation of Histological Tissue and continues the care of these cases through processing, main laboratory, immuno histochemistry, and special stains. The department also provides a service for non- gynae cytology, Skin Immunofluorescence as well as the recent introduction of Digital Pathology.
The work of the department is enhanced by the input and engagement of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Biomedical Scientist, Specialist Biomedical Scientists as well as Expert Practioners and Consultant Healthcare Scientists.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day workings of the laboratory, including taking a lead on people management. They will liaise with other Senior Staff, Expert Practitioner in Dissection, Consultant Histopathologists and Biomedical Scientists to ensure that an effective worklflow is maintained. They will also be expected to liaise with the Cross Site Lead and the Section Managers on the other IPS sites to ensure effective staffing and workflow between sites.
The successful candidate should have completed a specialist portfolio or equivalent qualifications and be able to discuss good technical knowledge of histopathology. The candidate should be able to demonstrate experience of management and leadership and provide evidence of continuing progression of leadership skills.
The candidate should possess clear communication skills and be able to discuss a variety of organisational skills appropriate to the role.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Histopathology or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
- Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status (MSc)
Desirable
- Membership of profession body such as IBMS
- Holds a General Management Qualification
- Experience of NHS Histopathology
- Human Resource management experience and skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
- Experience of working within a Histopathology laboratory
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
- Experience of training junior staff
- Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
- Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Histopathology
- Human Resource management experience and skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Histopathology or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
- Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status (MSc)
Desirable
- Membership of profession body such as IBMS
- Holds a General Management Qualification
- Experience of NHS Histopathology
- Human Resource management experience and skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
- Experience of working within a Histopathology laboratory
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
- Experience of training junior staff
- Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
- Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Histopathology
- Human Resource management experience and skills
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).
