Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent (grand-parented)
* MSc or equivalent qualification to FIBMS Standard
* Ongoing CPD
* Current HCPC Registration (Scientist)
* Recognised Management Qualification / Training
* Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable Criteria
* Teaching Qualification
* Further specialist training and qualifications appropriate to the speciality
Experience
Essential Criteria
* A minimum of 5 years post registration experience in a senior Biomedical Scientist position within the speciality
* Evidence of successful management of clinical services
* Evidence of effective management of a complex and diverse workforce
* Experience of education and training
* Experience of using a range of IT applications, including Microsoft Office and Pathology computer systems
* Experience in Human Resource management and HR policy implementation
Desirable Criteria
* Professional experience within the NHS
* Experience in professional roles such as UKAS Assessor, IBMS Examiner, participation in developing EQA schemes, teaching Biomedical Science
* Experience of business strategy and planning
* Experience of leading the implementation of service improvement including complex change management programmes
Skills and Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Managerially competent in a range of operational areas including Technical, Quality, Safety, Human Resources and Finance
* Up-to-date knowledge of UKAS, HTA, MHRA, and HPA Standards and their application within the area of expertise
* Comprehensive understanding of the professional training/education agenda
* Proven ability to work as part of a cross-disciplinary team
* Strategic awareness of current issues within Pathology
* Experience of active participation in UKAS quality assessments & accreditation visits
* Proven ability to organise workload in line with agreed schedules and deadlines
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Well-developed understanding of clinical application of speciality investigations
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
* Self-motivated and proactive
* Ability to work independently
* Ability and desire to operate in a cross-disciplinary team
* The ability to manage and prioritise a complex workload under pressure
* Able to offer a supportive approach to others in achieving objectives
* Flexible attitude to work
* Ability to promote positive and business focused attitudes within the speciality
Other Job Requirements
Essential Criteria
* Able to work across all Pathology Service sites as required
* Fit for duties
Important Information About Your Application
1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non-encrypted format.
If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help.
At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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