Training Co-Ordinator

Synlab Uk

Manchester

On-site

GBP 49,000 - 57,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) at The Christie Hospital, Manchester, seeks an experienced Training Co-ordinator to lead IBMS training and manage CPP training activities.

Based on-site, you will coordinate training plans, maintain accreditation standards and support apprentices and staff through CPD, while engaging with UKAS/HTA/MHRA inspections. This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role within SYNLAB UK.

Qualifications

Experience delivering training and education programmes in line with professional/regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrable experience in a training role.
Significant laboratory experience with practical work.

Responsibilities

Maintain IBMS training laboratory status and expand scope as appropriate.
Determine and prioritise training needs with available resources.
Provide a CPP training delivery plan to meet objectives and support managers.
Develop competency assessment documents for external accreditation.

Skills

Communication

Presentation of complex information

Deadline management

Problem solving

Education

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

MSc Biomedical Sciences (or related subject)

IBMS Training Portfolio Assessor/Verification status

Job description

Training Co-Ordinator
SYNLAB Pay Band 7
Main area: Pathology
Grade: SYNLAB Pay Band 7
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: CPP-RAF-076
Site: The Christie Hospital
Town: Manchester
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum depending on experience
Closing: 11/10/2026 23:59

The place to work in pathology

We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.

Job overview

Our core purpose is making a positive difference to people’s lives health and wellbeing through science, innovation and high-quality diagnostics. If this is something you are passionate about too this could be the right role for you.

The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP), based on-site at The Christie Hospital, is seeking an experienced and motivated Training Co-ordinator to join our team. The Christie is a world-leading cancer treatment centre and a specialist site with no Accident & Emergency or Maternity services.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a busy, high-quality diagnostic service at one of the UK’s most respected specialist hospitals. This is a unique and exciting time to join CPP, as we move into a new purpose‑built pathology facility‑offering significant scope to innovate and actively shape the design of a laboratory tailored to how you want to work. The role operates within core laboratory hours only (Monday to Friday), with no requirement for shift or out‑of‑hours work.

At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well‑being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. That's why we're thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum.

Main duties of the job

Maintain the current level of IBMS training laboratory status for CPP and expand the scope of this as appropriate in line with strategic business objectives.
Work with the business to determine and prioritise training needs taking into account the skills requirement of the department, the human and financial resources available to deliver training and the development needs of the individual concerned
Work with the business to provide a training delivery plan for CPP to achieve the business and quality objectives and work with local managers to implement training strategies and support in resolving obstacles and conflicting priorities
Contribute to the development of competency assessment documents to meet appropriate external accreditation requirements across all business areas
Track and monitor competency and statutory/mandatory training compliance across all departments in collaboration with relevant training leads and provide updates at the CPP training committee
Coordinate the departmental leads and team managers to ensure consistent delivery of training strategies and programmes
To be responsible for the development and maintenance of an overarching training policy that address relevant professional standards and guidelines
To represent CPP as the training expert in support of inspections from external organisations such as UKAS, HTA, MHRA
Facilitate/help with delivery of audit training
To facilitate the training of IBMS registration portfolios for trainee biomedical scientists with the coordination of required training events and high-level monitoring of performance via training leads
To facilitate the training of IBMS specialist portfolios for biomedical scientists with the coordination of required training events and high-level monitoring of performance via training leads
Working with the L&D business partner to manage the apprenticeship within CPP, including promoting of opportunities, selection of relevant applicants, co-ordination of activities and general support of apprentices
To coordinate the training and monitor the progress of staff on specific career pathways
To attend local and CPP training committee meetings to address common training issues and to provide an effective mechanism for the dissemination of training information within the laboratory and between laboratory and laboratory service users
To manage an action tracker for the CPP training committee
As a member of the SYNLAB UK Training Committee, act as a strategic link between the national group and local management and provide an effective mechanism for the dissemination of training information and project implementation within the UK business
To be an advance user of the SYNLAB Learning Management System and to cascade training in the use of the SYNLAB Learning Management System
To be responsible for the oversight and developments of the CPP elements of the SYNLAB Learning Management System
Share best practice both locally and nationally and strive to collaboratively implement such practices locally, even if contentious
Coordinate and participate in the audit of training processes
To support training as part of induction of new staff, training leads and other training policies and processes
To support HR with the evaluation of training courses, BSc modules, MSc courses for content and appropriateness prior to commissioning
Coordinate and oversee a suitable and consistent system of training records across al business areas
To work with SYNLAB Transformation System team (STS)and provide expert review regarding training elements of change
To maintain professional accreditation with HCPC registration in specialist area, maintaining a personal CPD portfolio of evidence
Produce and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Ensure all documentation for Quality Management System is recorded and maintained
Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity always, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include highly complex information
Coordinate the training leads for the trai`ning function only. The training leads are managed directly by departmental line managers.
Participate ion and encourage all staff to participate in a recognised CPD scheme.

Working for our organization

Launched in 2014, the Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) is a joint venture between SYNLAB and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. We operate from within on-site pathology laboratories and serve a population of more than 3.2 million.

The Christie Pathology Partnership delivers a high quality, responsive pathology diagnostic service to The Christie and other healthcare providers regionally and nationally. An international leader in research, The Christie is the largest single site specialist cancer centre in Europe.

Our laboratories also provide testing, screening and assay development to support The Christie’s early phase clinical trials, with around 200 trials underway at any one time.

CPP are UKAS accredited against the ISO15189:2022 standard.

SYNLAB offer specific personal development programs featuring details of management and leadership. We are a very friendly, close-knit team and there are many opportunities for development and CPD with the joint venture and Research and Innovation Committee which oversees a new Innovation Accelerator Fund to advance research, innovation and development initiatives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Maintain the current level of IBMS training laboratory status for CPP and expand the scope of this as appropriate in line with strategic business objectives.
Work with the business to determine and prioritise training needs taking into account the skills requirement of the department, the human and financial resources available to deliver training and the development needs of the individual concerned
Work with the business to provide a training delivery plan for CPP to achieve the business and quality objectives and work with local managers to implement training strategies and support in resolving obstacles and conflicting priorities
Contribute to the development of competency assessment documents to meet appropriate external accreditation requirements across all business areas
Track and monitor competency and statutory/mandatory training compliance across all departments in collaboration with relevant training leads and provide updates at the CPP training committee
Coordinate the departmental leads and team managers to ensure consistent delivery of training strategies and programmes
To be responsible for the development and maintenance of an overarching training policy that address relevant professional standards and guidelines
To represent CPP as the training expert in support of inspections from external organisations such as UKAS, HTA, MHRA
Facilitate/help with delivery of audit training
To facilitate the training of IBMS registration portfolios for trainee biomedical scientists with the coordination of required training events and high-level monitoring of performance via training leads
To facilitate the training of IBMS specialist portfolios for biomedical scientists with the coordination of required training events and high-level monitoring of performance via training leads
Working with the L&D business partner to manage the apprenticeship within CPP, including promoting of opportunities, selection of relevant applicants, co-ordination of activities and general support of apprentices
To coordinate the training and monitor the progress of staff on specific career pathways
To attend local and CPP training committee meetings to address common training issues and to provide an effective mechanism for the dissemination of training information within the laboratory and between laboratory and laboratory service users
To manage an action tracker for the CPP training committee
As a member of the SYNLAB UK Training Committee, act as a strategic link between the national group and local management and provide an effective mechanism for the dissemination of training information and project implementation within the UK business
To be an advance user of the SYNLAB Learning Management System and to cascade training in the use of the SYNLAB Learning Management System
To be responsible for the oversight and developments of the CPP elements of the SYNLAB Learning Management System
Share best practice both locally and nationally and strive to collaboratively implement such practices locally, even if contentious
Coordinate and participate in the audit of training processes
To support training as part of induction of new staff, training leads and other training policies and processes
To support HR with the evaluation of training courses, BSc modules, MSc courses for content and appropriateness prior to commissioning
Coordinate and oversee a suitable and consistent system of training records across al business areas
To work with SYNLAB Transformation System team (STS)and provide expert review regarding training elements of change
To maintain professional accreditation with HCPC registration in specialist area, maintaining a personal CPD portfolio of evidence
Produce and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Ensure all documentation for Quality Management System is recorded and maintained
Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity always, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include highly complex information
Coordinate the training leads for the trai`ning function only. The training leads are managed directly by departmental line managers.
Participate ion and encourage all staff to participate in a recognised CPD scheme.

Person specification

Qualifications

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with evidence of Continued Professional Development
MSc Biomedical Sciences (or related subject)
IBMS Training Portfolio Assessor/Verification Statues

Desirable criteria

FIBMS by examination and is currently in possession of Fellowship of the IBMS
Hold a relevant training qualification such as Institute if Expert Practice in Training or willingness to work towards one
Holds a recognized management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience to deliver sound and sustaining training and education programme in accordance with guidelines from the relevant professional and regulatory/registration bodies.
Demonstrable experience in a training role
Significant experience of working in a laboratory setting with demonstrable specific practical experience
Ability to lead by example and motivate others

Desirable criteria

Strong leadership qualities
Demonstrable management experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to present complex information in a clear and easy to understand manner
Ability to communicate and manage relationships with diverse groups and levels of people
Able to work to deadlines
Excellent problem solving skills

Desirable criteria

Good awareness of current training related issues within pathology locally and nationally

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package

Contributory pension scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Ground breaking development opportunities

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Applicant requirements