The Cellular Pathology Operational Lead Scientist manages a comprehensive range of scientific services within histopathology and diagnostic cytology, liaising with the Cellular Pathology Lead Scientist (Service Lead), quality team, and consultants as required. They lead the Cellular Pathology service and have responsibility for the operational service delivery and regulatory compliance in histopathology and diagnostic cytology.
The department is committed to training and development of the team and under the leadership ensure that the department continues to provide these opportunities and deliver a high quality, timely service.
Main duties of the job
1. To routinely manage and lead on the work of the Cellular Pathology services within NWAFT, processing and analysing samples in accordance with agreed standards as set by Pathology Accreditation (UKAS) and HTA under the strategic direction of the Cellular Pathology Lead Scientist.
2. To manage staff and other resources within cellular pathology, participating in and having responsibility for the highly specialist, diagnostic technical service delivery. To liaise with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, other health care professionals, other Trust departments, external agencies, suppliers, and their agents and occasionally patients and their representatives.
3. To liaise with the Cellular Pathology Lead Scientist in the overall management of the department to deliver a timely and responsive diagnostic service to patients. The post holder will also deputise for the Cellular Pathology Lead Scientist in their absence (incl. support for the Mortuary, Medical Examiner Office and Administrative services).
4. To supervise and process work as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology, maintaining professional competence to provide an expert diagnostic and support service to the service users and patients of NWAFT.
5. To participate in the Pathology Manager On-call (OOH) and Duty Manager (daytime) rotas.
6. To participate in FISS manager rota as required.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details on the job roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* MSc/Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science
* HCPC State registration
* Evidence of mandatory on-going CPD
Desirable
* Recognised management qualification
* NEBOSH Certificate
Experience
Essential
* Highly developed specialist knowledge of histology and/or cytology practice underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
* Suitable acquired experience in a management/supervisory position in the laboratory discipline
* Evidence of the ability to maintain service standards despite fluctuating staff numbers and workloads
* To be experienced in quality and clinical audit, administration, management and development of histology service
* Ability to manage, motivate and train staff
* Evidence of understanding UKAS standards and assessment processes
* Awareness of current professional issues
Desirable
* Experience of undertaking specimen dissection
* Experience of undertaking ROSE clinics and diagnostic cytology procedures
Key Skills
Essential
* 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 laboratory, Trust and other regulating and professional bodies.
* Good practical knowledge of health and safety issues including COSHH, fire regulations and risks assessments.
* Literate in laboratory computerisation and PC office applications
* Able to develop and supervise departmental research activities
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
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