Job summary
The NHS East & South East London Pathology Partnership (Pathology Partnership) is a network across three NHS Trusts: Barts Health, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is based on a well-established model 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. Barts Health is the host trust for the Partnership.
Main duties of the job
The Cellular Pathology department is looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic office manager with excellent organisational and communication skills to lead the busy cellular pathology admin team. The successful candidate will be joining our team supporting scientists and doctors in a modern laboratory. Our facilities are close to underground and DLR services. The laboratory is UKAS and HCPC accredited. Our commitment to supporting continuing professional development is evidenced by an excellent training record.
Appointment will be subject to references and proof of a good attendance record.
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 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 an informal discussion please contact Mr Toby Hunt on 0203 2460185.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 an informal discussion please contact Mr Toby Hunt on 0203 2460185.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience in working with computer systems
- Experience in using a range of databases and software including hospital systems
- Experience in managing a team
- Experience of using initiative to solve problems
- Experience of using MS Teams
Desirable
- Previous experience in answering and dealing with telephone enquiries
- Project management experience
- Experience of using software such as MS Access, Visio.
Knowledge
Essential
- IT Literate
- Understanding of management and leadership approaches
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures
Skills
Essential
- Extensive Typing skills
- Able to follow standard operating procedures
- Supervisory and training skills
- Highly literate and numerate
- Analytical problem solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability for concentrate for long periods of time
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel, including basic database manipulation, collation of simple datasets and the ability to present in a logical format
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word. To be able to organise personal workload to meet deadlines Able to work to deadlines with accuracy
Desirable
- Able to produce written reports and presentations
- Skills for investigating a variety of issues and proposing solutions
- Analysing data to build reports using appropriate software
- Lead on service improvements
Other
Essential
- Able to undertake 'house-keeping' duties
- Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
- Able to communicate complex information effectively both in writing and verbally
- Able to take minutes for departmental meetings
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience in working with computer systems
- Experience in using a range of databases and software including hospital systems
- Experience in managing a team
- Experience of using initiative to solve problems
- Experience of using MS Teams
Desirable
- Previous experience in answering and dealing with telephone enquiries
- Project management experience
- Experience of using software such as MS Access, Visio.
Knowledge
Essential
- IT Literate
- Understanding of management and leadership approaches
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures
Skills
Essential
- Extensive Typing skills
- Able to follow standard operating procedures
- Supervisory and training skills
- Highly literate and numerate
- Analytical problem solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability for concentrate for long periods of time
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel, including basic database manipulation, collation of simple datasets and the ability to present in a logical format
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word. To be able to organise personal workload to meet deadlines Able to work to deadlines with accuracy
Desirable
- Able to produce written reports and presentations
- Skills for investigating a variety of issues and proposing solutions
- Analysing data to build reports using appropriate software
- Lead on service improvements
Other
Essential
- Able to undertake 'house-keeping' duties
- Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
- Able to communicate complex information effectively both in writing and verbally
- Able to take minutes for departmental meetings
Desirable
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).
