Main area: Pathology, Change Management, Project Management, Quality Improvement
Grade Band: 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 419-6456727-CIM-PSD
Site: Hull Royal Infirmary or York Hospital
Town: Hull
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 14/03/2025
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Job overview
SHYPS is a newly formed Pathology Network with 4 laboratory sites across Scarborough, Hull and York. Forming the network has presented many challenges, opportunities, and changes.
We have several large digital projects being implemented and many more lined up. We also have numerous opportunities for laboratory Quality Improvement projects to improve harmonisation across the network, reduce variation, realise efficiencies and ultimately improve outcomes for our patients.
This role will be key to identifying and leading a range of Quality Improvement projects across the network and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within our teams.
The SHYPS team is working hard to transition to our target operating model and this role will be key to identifying and facilitating the actions required to maximise our potential.
The post can be based at any of our Laboratory Sites (Scarborough, Hull or York) and can include an element of flexible/home working; however, regular travel to all sites will be required.
The role would be suited to either:
* A Biomedical Scientist with experience of implementing digital pathology systems and demonstrable experience of leading change projects; or
* An experienced project/programme manager with experience of working in the NHS and leading change in a healthcare setting (ideally within pathology).
The post holder will be supported by a project support officer.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work with laboratory teams to maximise the use of the newly implemented LIMS system to drive transformation and harmonisation across the network.
The post holder will link between the SHYPS and the digital departments of our partnering trusts and GP practices to support and implement changes driven by SHYPS or requested by our users.
The post holder will engage with NHS England and will bid for funding opportunities, develop business cases and monitor benefits. They will work closely with pathology system providers to ensure we are at the forefront of innovation and providing the best possible service to our patients.
The post holder will proactively identify and lead innovative changes and work to foster a culture of Quality Improvement within the laboratory workforce through training, development and positive engagement.
The post holder will provide line management and development support to a project support officer who will be undertaking an apprenticeship in Project Management.
The post holder will develop and maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and act as a focal point for innovation and change programmes within the Network.
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Interviews and an assessment centre will be held in Hull on 14th March 2025.
Person specification
Education
* Education to master’s degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience within: • Biomedical Sciences or • Change/Project Management.
Experience and Knowledge
* Evidence of extensive post-graduate experience in managing change and improvement
* Evidence of delivering complex project implementation plans
* Experience of managing/leading a team
* Experience of working within a Pathology service
* Experience of embedding Quality Improvement into standard working practice
* Experience of training and supervising a team
Skill and Attributes
* Experience of working within an accredited industry and within a quality management framework
* Evidence of specialist knowledge in given Field (Biomedical Sciences/Change Management)
* Demonstrates tenacity and resilience working within a complex and challenged service.
* Comprehensive pathology knowledge and experience
* Experience of workshopping and sharing best practice with staff groups
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
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