Cellular & Infection Sciences Manager

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See the attached job description and person specification for further information on the main duties, responsibilities and skills required for this role.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Detailed practical and theoretical knowledge of at least one of the clinical specialties within Cellular Pathology or Microbiology disciplines
• Demonstrable extensive and up-to-date managerial and supervisory experience at a senior leadership level within a clinical laboratory and in line with guidance from the Royal College and other Professional bodies.
• Experience of managing a service within a framework supporting strong clinical governance
• Awareness of current professional issues
• Demonstrable evidence of the ability to effectively manage budgets and other resources.
• To be proficient in quality and clinical audit, administration, management and development of Pathology services
• Proven ability to manage, motivate and train staff
• Significant experience of leading services which comply with ISO/UKAS, HSE, HTA and CQC systems and standards
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of a Pathology Quality Management underpinned by theoretical and demonstrable practical experience.
• Knowledge of training within Pathology and demonstrable experience of managing an IBMS and/or AHCS accredited training laboratory

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Able to manage staff and lead a team across multiple sites in line with organisational workforce policies and procedures
• Able to influence senior leaders, internal and external to the department, and across system divides
• Able to master complex facts, reach appropriate conclusions and formulate required/relevant responses.
• Able to decide upon and implement policies and procedures within the constraints set by the service, Trust and other regulating and professional bodies.
• Ability to listen to and influence key stakeholders across the Trust to ensure all support services meet the needs of NWAFT patients and staff.
• Good practical knowledge of health & safety issues including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessments
• Able to plan and organise complex activities
• Highly developed physical skills required with ability to maintain prolonged concentration and accuracy.
• Credible leader at internal and external meetings
• Knowledge of LIMS systems e.g. iSoft/Telepath/ WinPath, Quality Management Systems such as QPulse/ iPassport and PC office applications

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Appropriate Postgraduate qualifications e.g., IBMS Higher Specialist diploma, IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science, MSc or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical and/or Clinical Scientist
• Evidence of mandatory on-going CPD

Desirable criteria

• 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

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

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