An opportunity has arisen in Histopathology, as part of Derbyshire Pathology, for an Expert Biomedical Scientists (BMS), with proven experience in laboratory leadership.
Derbyshire Pathology was formed on the 1st July 2018 of the laboratories at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Royal Derby Hospital, with Queens Hospital Burton joining in October 2021. The Histopathology Department is based on the site of Royal Derby Hospital and operates an extended day and week shift system (please contact for details). There is an appetite for continuing laboratory transformation and we have recently begun our process of fully digitising the Histopathology Service.
Derby has been at the forefront of BMS dissection since 2005 and as such, has a long established and successful in house training and competency programme, pioneering extended biomedical scientist dissection and BMS reporting.
Experience of line management and team leadership are required for this role as you will be expected to actively manage and develop staff in your section and to liaise with the Histology Manager and other Expert BMSs to deliver a high quality, efficient and unified Histology laboratory service.
Main duties of the job
* Leading within Histology therefore familiarisation, understanding and experience of UKAS standards is essential.
* Health & Safety requirements, NEQAS, audit and training/education experience is also required.
* Familiarisation of LIMS implementation is desirable.
* Experience of utilising lean methodologies to drive change and improve service is desirable.
* Candidates should be proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
* Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills are essential.
Closing date of applications: 18 November 2024
Interview date: 02 December 2024
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Fellow of IBMS
* MSc Biomedical Science
Desirable
* Management/leadership courses
Experience
Essential
* Experience of quality management including audit and governance.
* Experience of staff training and development.
* Significant post registration experience as required by IBMS.
* Experience of transformation/service development.
* Evidence of performing audit.
* Experience of managing staff (HR, capability, sickness).
* Demonstrable experience of molecular pathology techniques (DNA extraction, RE-PCR).
* Significant experience of IHC and FISH.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
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