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
Employer: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
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
Change and Improvement Manager
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly.
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. 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 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.
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.
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
* 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
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
Skills and Attributes
* Experience of working within an accredited industry and within a quality management framework
* Evidence of specialist knowledge in Biomedical Sciences/Change Management
* Demonstrates tenacity and resilience working within a complex and challenged service.
* Comprehensive pathology knowledge and experience
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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