Histology Lab Leader – Paediatric Care

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

City of Westminster

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ambitious, experienced leader to head the Histology Department within Paediatric Laboratory Medicine. You will provide strategic and operational leadership of the Histology Laboratory service, drive quality improvement, and ensure delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service for children.

The role requires HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist status, and holders of the FIBMS, MSc or equivalent advanced qualification.

Qualifications

Senior leadership experience in a diagnostic Histology service.
Experience delivering service development and quality improvement.
Strong understanding of ISO 15189 and related regulatory standards.
Proven ability to manage workforce planning, performance and wellbeing.
Ability to build effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Experience in budgeting and resource management.

Responsibilities

Provide operational and strategic leadership for the Histology Laboratory service.
Lead service development, innovation and quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure service continuity, resilience and workforce planning.
Manage staff performance, development and wellbeing.
Support budgetary and resource management.
Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with ISO 15189, HCPC, IBMS and regulatory standards.
Lead education, training and competency programmes within the department.