An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the ABUHB Pathology team as Pathology Digital Operations Manager.
As the Pathology Digital Operations Manager, you will work as part of the Pathology Management team and in collaboration with the Health Board Informatics Programme. The successful applicant will manage a small team who support existing digital systems and will lead on a range of operational and strategic plans for service development across the department. You will represent Pathology at a Health Board and National level.
The post is 37.5 hours per week based at The Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport; however, the post holder will work across all Aneurin Bevan sites as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
* Provide operational, tactical and strategic management and leadership in relation to all aspects of the Pathology Digital agenda.
* Take the lead on production and implementation of policy and process, plans, documentation, support, guidance and training for appropriate staff.
* Lead on a range of Pathology operational/strategic plans for performance improvement across sites, including diagnostic work in order to develop solutions and imparting sometimes unwelcome news to generate need for change.
* Manage service improvement initiatives including implementation of change, supporting and training teams as appropriate.
* Act as a budget manager for a range of highly complex, highly sensitive Pathology managed initiatives.
* Act as a line manager for the in-house Digital Pathology team members, and as a point of contact for departmental Digital/IT leads.
* Contribute to the organisation's performance improvement development culture through developing and participating in training sessions, in conjunction with other Senior Managers within the directorate.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Skills
Essential
* A broad range of ICT skills and understanding at an advanced level
Desirable
* Ability to use industry standard systems to communicate project status issues
Experience
Essential
* Experience of planning and implementing programmes
Desirable
* Previous experience of a Pathology or clinical computer management information systems
Qualifications
Essential
* MSc or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
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