Job summary
To be an efficient, flexible member of the laboratory and wider Pathology service providing a consistently high quality and professional service. The Operational Managers for Cellular Pathology are key members of the Cellular Pathology Team. As such responsibilities extend beyond the technical performance of the department, the post-holder will be expected to assist in the management of resources (staff, equipment, consumables and premises), with a view to achieving optimum quality and efficiency. The Operational Managers will play a lead role within his/her speciality and will be expected to respond positively to the changing demand on the service, through innovation, communication, setting standards and achieving results.
The Operational Manager for Cellular Pathology will be expected to deputise for the Service Lead and other Operational Managers in their absence.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
Ensure high standards of technical and scientific performance and efficiency throughout the specialty at all times, initiating improvements and changes in working practice
Assist the Head BMS with the deployment of BMS and MLA staff within the specialty in order to respond to changing demands and ensure appropriate staff distribution to meet service needs
Assist in the selection and recruitment of staff, induction and orientation programmes.
Assist Head BMS with healthy employee relations within the speciality, ensuring consultation with all grades of staff. Facilitate good two-way communication within the department.
Advise the Head BMS on new technology, techniques, equipment and systems, which will facilitate improved efficiency and quality.
Review in conjunction with the Head BMS, Operational Managers and senior team the performance of each relevant member of the speciality team, setting objectives, assessing achievement and delivering improved productivity - perform Internal Performance Reviews annually.
Assist the Head BMS with the implementation of advice and recommendations arising out of existing and new legislation as it affects the department.
To act as line manager for designated staff
Assist the Service Lead in writing business cases in order to develop the service with the implementation of new tests or equipment
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a team providing a timely and accurate high-quality Cellular Pathology service.
Work with consultant pathologists and service management to introduce new tests or processes
Apply specialised professional judgement, scientific knowledge and practical skills to complex problem solving and quality control issues and ensure that corrective actions occur in the event of non-compliance.
Help in the management of the section by supervising, organising and planning operational activities within the section and will report non-compliances to their manager.
Assist in the maintenance of a robust audit system for Cellular Pathology.
Advise service users on laboratory protocols and convey information in a concise and clear manner that will be of help to service users in formulating patient care plans and management.
Work across organisational and professional boundaries to improve the quality of patient care.
Be required to promote change to develop professional practice and enhance patient care.
Ensure that adequate consumable stocks and reagents and quality control materials are available in the section as required and ensure stable financial management is maintained.
Ensure staff in their charge use resources and equipment efficiently and that waste is kept to a minimum.
Report any faults and non-compliances to their line manager and take corrective action.
Work closely with the line manager to ensure that highly complex laboratory equipment in the section is maintained and service appropriately and that records of these are kept for audit and accreditation.
Work alone applying professional knowledge, skills and judgement with the freedom to initiate actions within SOP guidelines.
Good understanding of Digital Pathology
Understands the future developments of Cellular Pathology including Automation Processes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a team providing a timely and accurate high-quality Cellular Pathology service.
Work with consultant pathologists and service management to introduce new tests or processes
Apply specialised professional judgement, scientific knowledge and practical skills to complex problem solving and quality control issues and ensure that corrective actions occur in the event of non-compliance.
Help in the management of the section by supervising, organising and planning operational activities within the section and will report non-compliances to their manager.
Assist in the maintenance of a robust audit system for Cellular Pathology.
Advise service users on laboratory protocols and convey information in a concise and clear manner that will be of help to service users in formulating patient care plans and management.
Work across organisational and professional boundaries to improve the quality of patient care.
Be required to promote change to develop professional practice and enhance patient care.
Ensure that adequate consumable stocks and reagents and quality control materials are available in the section as required and ensure stable financial management is maintained.
Ensure staff in their charge use resources and equipment efficiently and that waste is kept to a minimum.
Report any faults and non-compliances to their line manager and take corrective action.
Work closely with the line manager to ensure that highly complex laboratory equipment in the section is maintained and service appropriately and that records of these are kept for audit and accreditation.
Work alone applying professional knowledge, skills and judgement with the freedom to initiate actions within SOP guidelines.
Good understanding of Digital Pathology
Understands the future developments of Cellular Pathology including Automation Processes
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- HCPC and MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent laboratory experience
- Evidence of setting up a service, repatriation of tests or reconfiguration of services
Desirable
- Recognised Management Qualification
- Knowledge of Digital Pathology and AI or Automation
Knowledge
Essential
- At least 3 years supervisory experience with staff management
- Evidence of service improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Supervisory experience of project work including statistical analysis of data
- Knowledge of current NHS initiatives and issues
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- HCPC and MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent laboratory experience
- Evidence of setting up a service, repatriation of tests or reconfiguration of services
Desirable
- Recognised Management Qualification
- Knowledge of Digital Pathology and AI or Automation
Knowledge
Essential
- At least 3 years supervisory experience with staff management
- Evidence of service improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Supervisory experience of project work including statistical analysis of data
- Knowledge of current NHS initiatives and issues
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
