Job summary
The role
The Immunology and Protein Reference Unit at South West London Pathology (SWLP) is now recruiting a Band 8a Technical Lead. The speciality hosts one of two UK Supraregional Assay Services Protein Reference Units. The laboratory is well equipped to provide a wide range of specific proteins and immunology tests for patients in SWLP and for over 100 referring laboratories. The department actively encourages development opportunities, further education and CPD activities. The department prides itself on innovation and is currently going through a period of transformational change to future proof the growing service.
Main duties of the job
Background
South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. The network is designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.
The candidate
You should demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and have a sound knowledge and experience within Immunology. Being able to manage multiple activities and a range of responsibilities simultaneously is a must. Candidates should have demonstrable experience of leadership, management and HR processes. The appointee will work closely with the Immunology and Protein Reference Unit Manager to supervise teams.
About us
SWLP Values:We expect all our staff at SWL Pathology to share the values that are important to us and thatour service users have a right to expect - to be excellent, kind, responsible and respectful,delivering the best possible standard of service at all times and to behave in a way that reflectsthese values.SWL Pathology Vision:To deliver the high quality, cost effective, accessible, innovative pathology services thatcommissioners, customers, clinical users, staff and patients demand and to be recognised as aleading provider in the market. As part of its commitment to high quality and sustainability SWLondon Pathology will offer attractive development opportunities for highly skilled staff and willbe at the forefront of innovation in pathology services.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The role
The Immunology and Protein Reference Unit at South West London Pathology (SWLP) is now recruiting a Band 8a Technical Lead. The speciality hosts one of two UK Supraregional Assay Services Protein Reference Units. The laboratory is well equipped to provide a wide range of specific proteins and immunology tests for patients in SWLP and for over 100 referring laboratories. The department actively encourages development opportunities, further education and CPD activities. The department prides itself on innovation and is currently going through a period of transformational change to future proof the growing service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role
The Immunology and Protein Reference Unit at South West London Pathology (SWLP) is now recruiting a Band 8a Technical Lead. The speciality hosts one of two UK Supraregional Assay Services Protein Reference Units. The laboratory is well equipped to provide a wide range of specific proteins and immunology tests for patients in SWLP and for over 100 referring laboratories. The department actively encourages development opportunities, further education and CPD activities. The department prides itself on innovation and is currently going through a period of transformational change to future proof the growing service.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oRegistration with the HCPC
- oEvidence of CPD
- oMSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oRecognised management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in the practice of Laboratory Medicine
- oAbility to carry out staff appraisals
- oExperience in staff recruitment and selection
- oExperience in handling HR issues
- oExperience of pathology quality management systems
- oProven experience of leadership and management
- oSignificant experience in problem solving
- oUse of pathology computer systems
- oFinancial management and procurement
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oCommitment to proactive management
- oAbility to find creative solutions to management problems
- oFull understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements
- oAbility to plan, organise and manage own and others' work
- oAttention to detail
- oExcellent time management skills
- oAbility to motivate individuals
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oDealing with conflict situations
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- oSelf-motivated
- oFlexible approach
- oAble to perform light physical work
- oCapable if intense periods of concentration
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oRegistration with the HCPC
- oEvidence of CPD
- oMSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oRecognised management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in the practice of Laboratory Medicine
- oAbility to carry out staff appraisals
- oExperience in staff recruitment and selection
- oExperience in handling HR issues
- oExperience of pathology quality management systems
- oProven experience of leadership and management
- oSignificant experience in problem solving
- oUse of pathology computer systems
- oFinancial management and procurement
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oCommitment to proactive management
- oAbility to find creative solutions to management problems
- oFull understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements
- oAbility to plan, organise and manage own and others' work
- oAttention to detail
- oExcellent time management skills
- oAbility to motivate individuals
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oDealing with conflict situations
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- oSelf-motivated
- oFlexible approach
- oAble to perform light physical work
- oCapable if intense periods of concentration
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
