Chemical Pathology Operational Manager
Department: Pathology – Blood Science (Chemical Pathology)
Band 8a, £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
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The MKUH Pathology services are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic HCPC registered individual to provide operational leadership for the Chemical Pathology department.
If you think this opportunity is for you, call us for an informal chat/visit.
For more information, please contact Grant Barker, Blood Sciences Manager at Grant.barker@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 11th December 2024
Please note that we do not sponsor this role
The post holder will manage and professionally direct a team of scientific and support staff to deliver a diagnostic service that meets accreditation & regulatory requirements to deliver effective patient care and resource management.
The post holder will ensure the diagnostic service is responsive to clinical needs and is developed accordingly.
The post holder will undertake their responsibilities within the Chemical Pathology department to meet all required national and Trust standards.
"An impressive 89% feel supported to report errors, near misses, or incidents, highlighting our commitment to safety" (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Communication and relationship skills
• Liaise with the Blood Sciences manager and the Consultant Chemical Pathologist in the technical, scientific, clinical and administrative work of the Chemical Pathology Department.
• Liaise with departmental technical and clinical staff to ensure that all scientific and clinical work is performed to professional standards.
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
• Use experience, knowledge and judgement to interpret complex results, take appropriate actions in line with local and national policies
• To advise and provide expert interpretation of results produced by the laboratory
Planning & Organisational Skills
• Coordinate delivery of laboratory service with other Blood Science and Pathology operational leads.
• Take a leading role strategic planning in service area ensuring that changes in user’s requirements are monitored, planned for, costed and where agreed implemented
Responsibility for Patient/ Client Care
• Responsible for managing all patient/service user complaints and/or incidents in accordance with Pathology and Trust Policies.
• Lead investigations where service delivery falls below expectations and present reports if required to the Trust Quality Board and Serious Incidents Review Group.
Responsibility for Policy/ Service Development
• To develop, inform and implement both departmental and Trust Policies, guidelines, patient information and user information that relate to the Chemical Pathology Service
Responsibility for Financial & Physical Resources
• Management of resources within the department such that the expected 24/7 service level is achieved.
• To ensure equipment is maintained, repaired and used appropriately in accordance with Pathology and Trust Equipment policies.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024