Job summary
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust's Pathology Centre are looking for a dynamic, caring, and enthusiastic Operational Leader to join our Pathology Team.
The successful applicant will be working closely with other members of the Pathology leadership team, primarily based at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Telford, but working across our three hospital sites, to deliver a quality, patient-focused service. 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.
The applicant will be qualified to degree level or equivalent, with demonstrable relevant experience.
Providing leadership and operational management support to the Pathology Centre Manager, the post-holder is accountable for the delivery of all diagnostics services provided through the CDC, ensuring efficient and effective management of all resources in order to deliver safe, high quality and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
Providing leadership and operational management support to the Centre Manager, you must have current NHS experience with a strong focus on delivery and a desire for success. Working with the Clinical Director, Lead Scientist, and Centre Manager, the post-holder is responsible for formulating and implementing service delivery plans to achieve the operational and strategic objectives of the Centre.
You should have the skills to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and motivate others effectively.
This role requires values-based leadership of staff, including administrative and Phlebotomy teams. The individual will also be a key contributor to the overall operational, workforce and finance performance and strategy of the department, working closely with our other Pathology leaders and wider colleagues.
Accountable for service delivery, the post-holder will be required to liaise with service users, other agencies and stakeholders along with working closely with other teams to ensure efficient and effective management of all resources to deliver safe, high quality and effective patient care.
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 are looking for new opportunities and challenges in a management role, then this post could be for you. You will need to demonstrate a working knowledge of 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.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come and join us and let's make a difference together!
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
Education and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a management or professional level (equivalent to Postgraduate Diploma) in the acute sector
- Significant experience of managing clinical teams
- Evidence of successful management of clinical services
- Experience of business strategy and planning
- Experience of leading the implementation of service improvement including complex change management programmes
- Evidence of effective management of a complex and diverse workforce
Desirable
- Evidence of effective design and management of patient flows and pathways
- Successful management of significant budget
Specialist knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Ability to manage a range of staff groups/professions to deliver objectives and targets
- Ability to analyse complex and sometimes conflicting information in order to resolve issues
- Ability to manage a budget
- Advanced decision-making skills
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of quality improvement tools and methodology
- Ability to manage complex change projects
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel across the health community as required
Desirable
- Ability to fulfil the requirements of the Trust's on-call rota
People
Essential
- Excellent team member with proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support a multi-disciplinary professional team
- Demonstrates a very strong 'can-do' attitude and approach to problem solving and delivering complex agendas
- Must have a committed attitude to the area of work and respond calmly under pressure
- Professional Outlook
- Flexible approach to changing commitments and deadlines
- Good team member with proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support a multi-professional team
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a management or professional level (equivalent to Postgraduate Diploma) in the acute sector
- Significant experience of managing clinical teams
- Evidence of successful management of clinical services
- Experience of business strategy and planning
- Experience of leading the implementation of service improvement including complex change management programmes
- Evidence of effective management of a complex and diverse workforce
Desirable
- Evidence of effective design and management of patient flows and pathways
- Successful management of significant budget
Specialist knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Ability to manage a range of staff groups/professions to deliver objectives and targets
- Ability to analyse complex and sometimes conflicting information in order to resolve issues
- Ability to manage a budget
- Advanced decision-making skills
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of quality improvement tools and methodology
- Ability to manage complex change projects
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel across the health community as required
Desirable
- Ability to fulfil the requirements of the Trust's on-call rota
People
Essential
- Excellent team member with proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support a multi-disciplinary professional team
- Demonstrates a very strong 'can-do' attitude and approach to problem solving and delivering complex agendas
- Must have a committed attitude to the area of work and respond calmly under pressure
- Professional Outlook
- Flexible approach to changing commitments and deadlines
- Good team member with proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support a multi-professional team
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.
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).
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Community Diagnostic Centre, Hollinswood House
Stafford Court, Stafford Park
Telford
TF3 3DD
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
