Cellular & Infection Sciences Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Peterborough; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave 27 days

NHS Pension

Flexible working

Higher unsociable hours pay

Career development

Wellbeing support

On-site canteen & parking

Free Stagecoach bus travel

Zusammenfassung

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust seeks a senior leader for Pathology, encompassing Cellular Pathology and Microbiology at Peterborough City Hospital. You will steer day-to-day delivery within budget, recruit and develop teams, and shape service planning with clinical leads.

The role requires HCPC registration and extensive senior managerial experience in a clinical laboratory, with governance and quality accreditation knowledge.

Qualifikationen

• Postgraduate qualifications in Biomedical Science or IBMS recognised diplomas with CPD.
• HCPC registration as Biomedical or Clinical Scientist is required.
• Senior managerial and supervisory experience in a clinical lab is essential.

Aufgaben

• Drive the technical and scientific development of Cellular Pathology and Microbiology services.
• Deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service within budget and policy.
• Lead recruitment, retention and staff development across sites.
• Collaborate with pathology and clinical leads on strategy and service planning.
• Lead by example, engage staff, and ensure equity across teams.

Kenntnisse

Staff leadership

Budget management

Quality management

Change management

Ausbildung

IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma

IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science

MSc or equivalent

Tools

LIMS iSoft Telepath

LIMS WinPath

QMS QPulse

iPassport

Jobbeschreibung

This senior leadership post in Pathology at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust covers the Cellular Pathology and Microbiology laboratories at Peterborough City Hospital. The manager leads day-to-day service delivery within budget, including recruitment, retention and development of staff, and helps shape service planning with clinical leads. It calls for senior operational experience in one of these two disciplines and a proven record in quality management systems, with work across all Trust sites. HCPC registration as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist is required.

What the job involves

• Drive the technical and scientific development of Cellular Pathology and Microbiology laboratory services on the Peterborough site
• Deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service within budget and in line with Pathology and Trust policies
• Manage recruitment, retention and development of the team
• Work with the Pathology Services Manager, clinical leads and the senior leadership team on strategy and service planning
• Lead by example, support staff engagement and ensure fairness and equity across all team groups
• Work across all Trust sites as needed

What’s required

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification such as IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science or MSc, or equivalent, with evidence of ongoing CPD

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical and/or Clinical Scientist

Experience

• Detailed practical and theoretical knowledge of at least one clinical specialty in Cellular Pathology or Microbiology
• Extensive, up-to-date senior managerial and supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory, in line with Royal College and professional body guidance
• Experience managing a service under a clinical governance framework and leading services to ISO/UKAS, HSE, HTA and CQC standards
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets and other resources
• Experience managing an IBMS and/or AHCS accredited training laboratory

Skills & knowledge

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of Pathology quality management, in theory and practice
• Proven ability to manage, motivate and train staff, lead a team across multiple sites and be a credible leader at meetings
• Ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders across system divides, with strong change management and communication skills
• Ability to decide upon and implement policies and procedures within service, Trust and regulatory constraints
• Good practical knowledge of health and safety, including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessment
• Knowledge of LIMS (e.g. iSoft Telepath, WinPath) and QMS (e.g. QPulse, iPassport) systems and PC office applications

Other

• Awareness of current professional issues
• Ability to plan and organise complex activities and reach sound conclusions from complex facts
• Highly developed physical skills to maintain prolonged concentration and accuracy

Nice to have

• Recognised postgraduate training qualification
• Recognised postgraduate management qualification
• NEBOSH Certificate
• Fellowship of the IBMS and/or other relevant professional body
• Quality management qualification or demonstrable experience

What’s offered

• Annual leave of 27 days, rising to 29 after five years and 33 after ten years, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellbeing support and activities, with access to the in-house physiotherapy service
• Subsidised on-site canteen meals and subsidised staff parking
• Free Stagecoach bus travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough