Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership (ESEL). We are seeking a driven, proactive and dynamic leader to take on the role of Central Reception and Logistics Manager. The successful candidate will be sited at Royal London Hospital on appointment, but be expected to be visible across all the sites of ESEL.
The Central Reception and Logistics Manager is a key role in the delivery of our Pathology service. The role has direct responsibility for the provision of central specimen reception and logistics across all 7 sites of ESEL.
Main duties of the job
The management responsibilities will include, but not be exclusive to, day to day management of workload, management of the staff and skill mix, management of equipment, management of safety systems, management of quality assurance/quality improvement, management of incidents, management of change and management of external logisticscontract. There will be support for this role from the experienced on-site scientists within each discipline, as well as ESL site Operational leads, Transfusion Practitioner Team, Quality Team and the Scientific Leads for each discipline within the Partnership.
Evidence of an MSc in a healthcare-based area along with a management qualification or demonstrable experience of directly managing and leading a CSR service is essential. Compliance to these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly recorded on application.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ESEL partnership is an innovative network, focused on the delivery of ground-breaking quality initiatives and the promotion of continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of the Pathology provision. The successful candidate will be joining ateam of forward thinking and innovative leaders within the Partnership and will be supported and focused on the delivery of a high-quality service for one of the largest NHS laboratorynetworks in the UK. The ESEL partnership currently has several ground-breaking quality initiatives and improvement projects on-going. The successful candidate will be actively encouraged to participate in these initiatives and projects as part of our ongoing commitment to continued personal development and our WeCare values.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contactKarl Jewell, Divisional Manager Blood sciences Telephone on 0203 246 0374 or email karl.jewell@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ESEL partnership is an innovative network, focused on the delivery of ground-breaking quality initiatives and the promotion of continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of the Pathology provision. The successful candidate will be joining ateam of forward thinking and innovative leaders within the Partnership and will be supported and focused on the delivery of a high-quality service for one of the largest NHS laboratorynetworks in the UK. The ESEL partnership currently has several ground-breaking quality initiatives and improvement projects on-going. The successful candidate will be actively encouraged to participate in these initiatives and projects as part of our ongoing commitment to continued personal development and our WeCare values.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contactKarl Jewell, Divisional Manager Blood sciences Telephone on 0203 246 0374 or email karl.jewell@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience in pathology management at a senior level.
- Experience of effectively managing staff.
- Experience of training/mentoring staff.
- Experience in Logistic management
- A significant track record of implementing and managing change.
- Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources
- Experience of managing a budget.
Desirable
- Experience of automation systems Including software/interfacing systems.
Skills
Essential
- Able to analyse, present routine data/results to a variety of stakeholders
- High computer literacy including database creation and management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively communicate with a wide range of healthcare professionals and members of the public
- Leadership and Management skills
- Skills in quality management and audit.
Desirable
- Competent in sample reception procedures techniques and trouble shooting in CSR & L.
- Ability to deliver workforce mapping and process mapping
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the interdependencies of pathology services on reception and logistic practices
- Detailed understanding of UKAS Quality Management Systems.
- Detailed understanding of Health & Safety legislation
- Detailed understanding of Governance Requirements.
- Knowledge of requirements and standards for ISO 15189.
- Understanding of managerial and leadership methods.
- Excellent operational and process management expertise.
- Experience of Change and Demand management
Desirable
- Aware of impact on national NHS strategies on future of pathology service delivery.
- Knowledge of financial reporting, analysis and budgetary management
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
- MSc in Healthcare and Management Qualification or demonstrable experience of directly managing and leading a CSR service'
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Reliable, responsible and organised
- Able to lead a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Respects confidentiality.
- Polite, helpful and confident manner
Desirable
- Commitment to developing a culture of openness, engagement and partnership
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience in pathology management at a senior level.
- Experience of effectively managing staff.
- Experience of training/mentoring staff.
- Experience in Logistic management
- A significant track record of implementing and managing change.
- Experience of business planning, preparing capital bids, and bids for resources
- Experience of managing a budget.
Desirable
- Experience of automation systems Including software/interfacing systems.
Skills
Essential
- Able to analyse, present routine data/results to a variety of stakeholders
- High computer literacy including database creation and management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively communicate with a wide range of healthcare professionals and members of the public
- Leadership and Management skills
- Skills in quality management and audit.
Desirable
- Competent in sample reception procedures techniques and trouble shooting in CSR & L.
- Ability to deliver workforce mapping and process mapping
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the interdependencies of pathology services on reception and logistic practices
- Detailed understanding of UKAS Quality Management Systems.
- Detailed understanding of Health & Safety legislation
- Detailed understanding of Governance Requirements.
- Knowledge of requirements and standards for ISO 15189.
- Understanding of managerial and leadership methods.
- Excellent operational and process management expertise.
- Experience of Change and Demand management
Desirable
- Aware of impact on national NHS strategies on future of pathology service delivery.
- Knowledge of financial reporting, analysis and budgetary management
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
- MSc in Healthcare and Management Qualification or demonstrable experience of directly managing and leading a CSR service'
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Reliable, responsible and organised
- Able to lead a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Respects confidentiality.
- Polite, helpful and confident manner
Desirable
- Commitment to developing a culture of openness, engagement and partnership
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).
