Job summary
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust are one of eight centres in England providing Primary HPV Cervical Screening. Our laboratory covers the whole of the North East and Yorkshire area.
We HPV test around 520,000 cervical screening samples using the high throughput Roche Cobas systems and screen approximately 80,000 slides per year. The laboratory is sited in a state of the art Pathology Centre in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cytology Technical Manager , as the successful post holder, you will be required to:
- Work alongside the HPV Technical Manager and act as deputy to the North East and Yorkshire Cervical Screening Manager and share in responsibility in the management and organisation of all operational areas of the laboratory.
- Assist with the management of the financial and physical resources of the Cervical Screening Department to ensure service delivery in line with National, Organisational and Directorate policies.
- Provide specialist advice to clinical users regarding service provision and development.
The post holder will have a high level of specialist knowledge and experience in Cervical Screening diagnostic techniques and must have Health Professions Council (HPC) State Registration. Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified candidate holding either the NHSCSP Certificate of Competence in Cervical Screening or NHSCSP Diploma in Cervical Cytology.
Main duties of the job
- Use specific scientific knowledge pertinent to cervical cytopathology, HPV testing in delivering the service.
- Demonstrate Leadership at Departmental and Directorate level
- Maintain and promote the professional image of North East and Yorkshire Cervical Screening Services and Gateshead Health NHS Trust.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with the Trust Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Information Security Policy.
- Work in compliance with the Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Health and Safety Policies.
- Work in partnership with the Departmental Manager BMS4 and Service Manager to provide continuous quality improvement in line with the Directorate service strategy
- Attend Directorate, Trust and external meetings
- Deputise for Departmental Manager BMS4
- Deputy Quality Lead
- Deputy Lead Scientist for Cervical Cytology Triage
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the medical consultants, consultant scientists, laboratory managers and the CSPL to monitor and maintain high quality laboratory services
Oversee the development and review of laboratory policies and procedures
Ensure the laboratory follows NHSCSP guidance in relation to all aspects of cervical screening.
Support the implementation of new guidance or monitoring of new standards as published by the NHSCSP, RCPath or other relevant bodies as appropriate.
Ensure all scientific and laboratory support staff have the appropriate qualifications, training and registration where appropriate.
Ensure all direct referral and failsafe mechanisms operate safely and effectively.
Advise on audit for the local cervical screening programme relevant to the role in the programme.
Attend senior management meetings as a deputy where the performance of the service will be monitored and service issues discussed.
Contribute where necessary to any quality reports given to the local trust cervical screening business meeting, area team meeting or trust governance meeting and contribute to any annual reports relating to the local service.
Deputy contact within the department for Cytology clinical matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the medical consultants, consultant scientists, laboratory managers and the CSPL to monitor and maintain high quality laboratory services
Oversee the development and review of laboratory policies and procedures
Ensure the laboratory follows NHSCSP guidance in relation to all aspects of cervical screening.
Support the implementation of new guidance or monitoring of new standards as published by the NHSCSP, RCPath or other relevant bodies as appropriate.
Ensure all scientific and laboratory support staff have the appropriate qualifications, training and registration where appropriate.
Ensure all direct referral and failsafe mechanisms operate safely and effectively.
Advise on audit for the local cervical screening programme relevant to the role in the programme.
Attend senior management meetings as a deputy where the performance of the service will be monitored and service issues discussed.
Contribute where necessary to any quality reports given to the local trust cervical screening business meeting, area team meeting or trust governance meeting and contribute to any annual reports relating to the local service.
Deputy contact within the department for Cytology clinical matters.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- Professional Registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent
- MSc/FIBMS or Higher Specialist Portfolio
- Professional Management/Leadership qualification
- NHSCSP Certificate of Competence in Cervical Screening. Or NHSCSP Diploma in Cervical Cytology
Desirable
- Post Graduate Management/Leadership Diploma
Experience
Essential
- Significant and proven management experience
- Several years post graduate specialist training.
- In-depth experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
- Current Technical management experience within a clinical laboratory or equivalent experience
- Team leadership experience within a clinical laboratory
- Experience of highly specialised techniques.
- Experience of Quality Management Systems and current accreditation standards (ISO15189)
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Recruitment and selection experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and contentious information to clinicians, staff and others.
- Ability to motivate and develop others.
- Day-to-day management of equipment and resources appropriately and cost effectively.
- Leadership and organisational skills
- Delegation and presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge in Cervical Screening
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of laboratory Health and Safety
- In-Depth knowledge of UKAS Pathology Accreditation process, Quality Management Systems and Audit
- Statistical Analysis
- Understanding of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets.
Desirable
- Knowledge of national modernisation developments
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Composed and professional disposition.
- Support peoples equality, diversity and human rights.
- Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently
- Demonstrated personal development
- Team leading/management skills
- Innovative and forward thinking
Special Requirements
Essential
- Computer literate - capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software
- Flexibility in working pattern in line with changing service requirements
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or Equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- Professional Registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent
- MSc/FIBMS or Higher Specialist Portfolio
- Professional Management/Leadership qualification
- NHSCSP Certificate of Competence in Cervical Screening. Or NHSCSP Diploma in Cervical Cytology
Desirable
- Post Graduate Management/Leadership Diploma
Experience
Essential
- Significant and proven management experience
- Several years post graduate specialist training.
- In-depth experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
- Current Technical management experience within a clinical laboratory or equivalent experience
- Team leadership experience within a clinical laboratory
- Experience of highly specialised techniques.
- Experience of Quality Management Systems and current accreditation standards (ISO15189)
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Recruitment and selection experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and contentious information to clinicians, staff and others.
- Ability to motivate and develop others.
- Day-to-day management of equipment and resources appropriately and cost effectively.
- Leadership and organisational skills
- Delegation and presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge in Cervical Screening
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of laboratory Health and Safety
- In-Depth knowledge of UKAS Pathology Accreditation process, Quality Management Systems and Audit
- Statistical Analysis
- Understanding of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets.
Desirable
- Knowledge of national modernisation developments
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Composed and professional disposition.
- Support peoples equality, diversity and human rights.
- Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently
- Demonstrated personal development
- Team leading/management skills
- Innovative and forward thinking
Special Requirements
Essential
- Computer literate - capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software
- Flexibility in working pattern in line with changing service requirements
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or Equivalent
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).
