Job summary The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust's Pathology Centre are looking for a dynamic, caring and enthusiastic leader to join our Cellular Pathology Team. The successful applicant will be working closely with other members of the Pathology leadership team, across our two hospital sites, to deliver a quality, patient-focused service. CellPath is a vibrant team, continually looking for ways to develop innovative ideas and ways of working, ensuring our services continue to match the rapid pace of growth in diagnostic advances. The applicant will be a Registered Scientist with the HCPC, with highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience. If you are looking for new opportunities and challenges in a management role then this post could be for you. You will need to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of Cellular Pathology; effective leadership skills with experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams; effective communication; be able to interpret and present performance and business data; be able to advise senior managers of risks and issues; and solve operational and day-to-day management issues using previous experience and own initiative. You will need to have a strong collaborative approach and the ability to engage service users, partners, commissioners and other key stakeholders. The post holder may participate in the Trust's On Call Manager rota. Main duties of the job Provide and receive complex information, persuasive, motivational skills required, tact and persuasive skills required, barriers to understanding; provide and receive highly complex information b. Communicates staff-related issues, test results and / or other technical information to colleagues, to patients, relatives, carers who may have sensory physical or learning disabilities; communicates specialist scientific information to healthcare staff a. Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theoretical knowledge & practical experience b. Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities, management knowledge acquired through training to master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge a. Complex facts or situations, requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of options b. Content of advice, recommendations on specialist equipment, procedures, techniques, services / expert opinion may differ a. Plan complex activities, requiring formulation, adjustment/ plans road range of complex activities, requiring formulation, development of plans, strategies b. Plans workload for area of work, including adjustments to deal with emergencies and on-call arrangements / long term planning for own department a About us Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together Pathology is a vibrant team, continually looking for ways to develop innovative ideas and ways of working, ensuring our services continue to match the rapid pace of growth in diagnostic advances. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 223-LBS-823 Job locations Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent. oEvidence of professional management development oCurrent HCPC Registration (Scientist oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree, post graduate study and significant experience in specialist field to masters level or equivalent Desirable oManagement Qualification. Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience Essential oSignificant experience of working at a management / leadership or professional level within Pathology. oSignificant experience of managing clinical teams oEvidence of successful management of clinical services oExperience of business strategy and planning Skills Essential oUp-to-date knowledge of UKAS, HTA, MHRA, and HPA Standards and their application within the area of expertise oStrong leadership skills oAbility to manage a range of staff oAbility to manage a budget Specific Job Requirements Essential oAbility to travel across the health community as required Desirable oAbility to fulfil the requirements of the Trust's on-call rota Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent. oEvidence of professional management development oCurrent HCPC Registration (Scientist oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree, post graduate study and significant experience in specialist field to masters level or equivalent Desirable oManagement Qualification. Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience Essential oSignificant experience of working at a management / leadership or professional level within Pathology. oSignificant experience of managing clinical teams oEvidence of successful management of clinical services oExperience of business strategy and planning Skills Essential oUp-to-date knowledge of UKAS, HTA, MHRA, and HPA Standards and their application within the area of expertise oStrong leadership skills oAbility to manage a range of staff oAbility to manage a budget Specific Job Requirements Essential oAbility to travel across the health community as required Desirable oAbility to fulfil the requirements of the Trust's on-call rota Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)