This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, professional looking for your next career step in leadership and management.
The Pathology departments at South Tees Hospital (STH) and North Tees and Hartlepool (NTH) are working collaboratively to develop the joint Tees Valley Pathology service which is delivered on all four hospital sites. Microbiology has been consolidated onto the James Cook University Hospitals site. While employment will be with STH the post will require some cross site working. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who can understand the changing services of pathology and represent the service going forward. You must have the appropriate experience, knowledge and skills to join our Cellular Sciences team, working as the Operational Lead for Microbiology alongside the Lead Biomedical Scientist in Bacteriology and Lead Biomedical Scientist Virology/Molecular ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and helping maintain the provision of an effective and efficient service.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic candidate with a flexible approach to work. The post holder will provide operational management in Microbiology and be responsible for ensuring the operational safety and best practice of the Microbiology department - for the benefit of the clinical care of patients within the hospital and community.
Main duties of the job
All departments have full UKAS accreditation and are approved IBMS training laboratories. Microbiology is a dynamic and forward-thinking department providing an expert 24/7 service across all our hospital sites. We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge and experience of working within an NHS pathology laboratory. You will hold a post graduate qualification e.g. MSc (or equivalent experience). A recognised post graduate management qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable. Where equivalence is being used to meet essential criteria, please provide details in your supporting statement. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD, have excellent interpersonal and time-management skills. Relocation expenses may be considered.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:
1. Explore leadership within the NHS
2. Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
3. Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
4. Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3, 5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Post graduate qualification (e.g. FIBMS / MSc/ HSD) or evidenced equivalent experience in appropriate field.
* Registered with a recognised professional body.
* Evidence of recent relevant professional development.
Experience
Essential
* Extensive profession specific knowledge, application of theory, best practice, and procedures within a relevant field.
* Roster management.
* Knowledge of NHS and social care national agenda and reporting processes and systems.
* In depth knowledge and understanding of current NHS and social care policy and their implication for professional practice.
Desirable
* Managed budgets.
* Application of staff disciplinary and absence policies.
* Staff management responsibilities with management qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
* Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding, to masters equivalent, of processes, procedures and legislation aligned to operational management in an NHS setting. E.g. relevant accreditation and statutory legislation including Health and Safety, HR processes and staff management, strategic and financial, training and CPD requirements.
* Professional portfolio as required for continuous professional registration.
* Excellent communication and motivational skills.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Good interpersonal skills.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
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