Deputy Pathology Manager

Job responsibilities

Deputy Pathology Manager/Nottingham/Tollerton/Fulltime Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Pathology Manager to join the team on a fulltime basis. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. You must be able to drive to access this hospital and apply for the role. The role will involve occasionally working at Spire Leicester Spoke Laboratory Duties and responsibilities: Manages and develops the services within their specialised area expertise of the pathology service, and across a range of services provided by the laboratory. Liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Pathology Manager, to ensure the provision of the high-quality service in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Deputise within the pathology department, local hospital and spoke hospital sites in the absence of the Pathology Manager

Develop practice including investigation and reporting, within your areas of specialist expertise.

Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.

Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens and blood.

Assist with research and development.

Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations, within your specialist area of expertise.

Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.

Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.

Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.

Assist in maintaining and developing services.

Lead others in the quality improvement of pathology services.

Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.

Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices

Assist the Pathology Manager in maintaining and supporting the effective use of physical and financial resources

Support the Pathology Manager by undertaking human resource activities for the pathology team.

Who we're looking for:

Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.

Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.

Meeting financial and budgetary targets

Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally

Experience in a scientific laboratory.

Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation.

Working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards.

Positive working relationship with regulators.

Experience of independent sector

Shift Pattern: 07:30-20:00 Weekday - with shift system. Saturday (9:00-17:00) and on call shift pattern. Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence

Doing the right thing

Caring is our passion.

Keeping it simple

Delivering on our promises

Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
• Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
• Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
• Meeting financial and budgetary targets
• Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
• Experience in a scientific laboratory.
• Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation.
• Working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards.
• Positive working relationship with regulators.
• Experience of independent sector

Desirable

• Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
• Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
• Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
• Meeting financial and budgetary targets
• Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
• Experience in a scientific laboratory.
• Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation.
• Working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards.
• Positive working relationship with regulators.
• Experience of independent sector

Experience

Essential

• Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
• Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
• Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
• Meeting financial and budgetary targets
• Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
• Experience in a scientific laboratory.
• Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation.
• Working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards.
• Positive working relationship with regulators.
• Experience of independent sector

Desirable

• Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
• Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
• Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
• Meeting financial and budgetary targets
• Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
• Experience in a scientific laboratory.
• Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation.
• Working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards.
• Positive working relationship with regulators.
• Experience of independent sector

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).