Lead Scientist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Lead Scientist, where your expertise in Biomedical Science will drive excellence in pathology services. Collaborate closely with the Clinical Director and Centre Manager to lead strategic and operational projects while ensuring the highest standards of care. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and service delivery. If you are passionate about innovation and continuous improvement in healthcare, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience in Biomedical Science.
• Managerial competence in operational areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership across all pathology services.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of pan-pathology services.

Skills

Biomedical Science

Leadership

Human Resources Management

Financial Management

Education

Masters in Biomedical Science

Job description

We are looking to appoint a HCPC registered Lead Scientist who will work closely alongside the Clinical Director (CD) and Centre Manager (CM) as part of a triumvirate leading the pathology service. Educated to masters level with extensive post-registration experience within Biomedical Science, the Lead Scientist will provide scientific leadership across all pathology services, promote scientific excellence and to support the services across all of our sites, including those remote of the two main hospitals.

The Lead Scientist will share leadership of the portfolio of strategic and operational projects across pathology with CD and CM. The successful applicant will be managerially competent in a range of operational areas, to include Human Resources and Finance.

Manage the day-to-day delivery of pan-pathology services within the agreed specification. Where there are shortfalls, take corrective action in the short term, escalate to CD and CM and if the service is not achieving the required standard implement contingency plans. In the medium term, identify any shortfalls in performance and indicate remedial action, identifying all resource issues affecting delivery of service. In the long term maintain continuity of service by having tried and tested contingency plans

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Pathology is a vibrant team, continually looking for ways to develop innovative ideas and ways of working, ensuring our services continue to match the rapid pace of growth in diagnostic advances.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Adrian Vreede Job title: Pathology Centre Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01743261000

Available 8am - 4pm