Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be a key member of the Departmental Management Team working
across the Pathology CSU. Leading and
supporting the design and implementation of new and novel technologies to
support the current and future delivery of Pathology services to improve
patient care.
The
individual will also lead on the bidding process for capital and revenue
funds that become available through international, national, regional and
local funding arrangements to facilitate the evaluation and implementation of
novel innovative technologies.
The
post holder will work closely with the Pathology CSU Senior Leadership Quad
Team, departmental clinical leads, service managers and operational leads
within pathology. They will maintain excellent working relationships with
service users (internally and externally to LTHT). The post holder will also
be working closely with biomedical and technology vendors in the design and
delivery of new systems and processes at all stages of the development,
evaluation and implementation cycle. The post holder is likely to work with
academic organisations and the NIHR Clinical Research Network for Yorkshire
and Humber.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Lead and develop the innovation
strategy for Pathology CSU
Have oversight of budgets directly
concerning the innovation delivery.
Support laboratory leadership in
the realisation of benefits (e.g. waste reduction, workflow and efficiency
savings) and the operationalisation of innovative workstreams
Focus on innovation, developments
and studies which relate to innovations within pathology service delivery.
Active engagement with the
Pathology CSU Management Team to ensure clear co-ordination and communication
of research governance issues, linking with the R&I CSU at LTHT and other
R&I teams locally, regionally and nationally as appropriate
Work with research bodies where
required (e.g. NIHR Local Clinical Research Network for Yorkshire &
Humber)
Develop, disseminate and ensure
compliance with key policies and SOPs relating to innovation, especially in
relation to the maintenance of accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Engage in continuous review and
development to ensure national research governance requirements are met.
Support the Pathology Clinical Lead
for Research to develop and implement joint processes for the management of
research across the CSU and with Academic Partners, vendors and the promotion
of links with other local NHS Trusts (and other healthcare and research
providers), to promote an integrated approach to research management across
the pathology service at LTHT, and other Pathology stakeholders across WYAAT
where appropriate.
Compile high level reports to meet
internal and external (DoH, NIHR etc.) reporting requirements.
Responsibility for the design and
implementation of Pathology sample tracking systems, imaging systems with
service specific capabilities for manipulation/ reporting of test results,
and Artificial Intelligence developments to meet the specifications of
Pathology CSU.
Maintain and promote close liaisons
with the Trust R&I department
Support and co-ordinate preparation
of business cases and bids for funding to support the growth, development and
work of the Pathology CSU
Lead initiatives to maintain and
improve the quality of the Trusts innovation environment and infrastructure
within the CSU.
Work proactively with the Corporate
Services and Clinical Service Unit management teams to embed research
governance management within day to day management and to promote the
importance of innovation as a central part of the Trusts and CSUs mission
and its integration within the Trusts Quality Agenda. The post holder will support the Pathology
Clinical Lead for Research to ensure that researchers and CSU leads are aware
of and complying with their roles under the UK Policy Framework for Health
and Social Care Research (HRA 2017) and other regulatory and statutory
obligations.
Work with senior research
management staff and researchers within the Trust and the Pathology Clinical
Lead for Research to promote collaborative working between the Trust and its
University and industry partners so that management processes and policies
are aligned.
To support the Pathology Clinical
Lead for Research to provide highly specialist advice on all aspects of the
research process in particular interpreting legislative and regulatory
requirements and providing guidance to researchers on fulfilling their
obligations.
Represent the Department and Trust
at internal and external events.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring dissemination of key
developments across the CSU, taking an active role in responding to the
challenges posed to the Trust by changes in national policy.
Act as a Deputy to the General
Manager, Deputy General Manager and Head of Profession, as per scope of
practice concerning innovation and service developments.
CORE
BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
Abides by the Trust policy on
standards of business conduct.
Promotes high quality research
governance to ensure that well-managed, high quality research is carried out
in the Trust
Committed to continuous active
personal development involving formal training and personal study.
Guided by broad occupational
principles and occupational policies the post holder works autonomously to
achieve agreed objectives without reference to a manager. Guidance is
provided by peers and/or external reference points
Excellent problem solving skills.
Capable of working with clinical
& non-clinical staff at all levels.
Self-motivated and an ability to
motivate others.
Team worker.
A professional attitude towards all
staff & patients during incidental or planned contact.
Strong written & verbal
communication skills.
Innovative and adaptable to
changing priorities.
Develops effective working
relationships with all professional contacts in all disciplines.
Works to a high degree of accuracy
within tight deadlines.
A high level of scientific
integrity and honesty.
An effective communicator able to
convey highly complex concepts and data to staff at all levels, ensuring its
accurate and effective use.
Analyses, interprets and resolves
complex information problems without precedent.
Forms reasoned judgement and
argument, and able to defend a position when challenged.
Communicating complex data and
concepts to a broad range of staff groups with varied levels of information
literacy ensuring the accurate and effective use of information.
CORE
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The
post holder must demonstrate a clear understanding of the NHS R&I agenda,
in particular the UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care Research
(Health Research Authority, 2017) and the national and local research
strategy. S/he should be educated to postgraduate level or equivalent, have
experience in leading and managing staff and projects and compiling high
level reports. S/he should have an excellent understanding of the current
issues in NHS Research & Development.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Health
and Safety/Risk Management
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and
improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service
users. This includes complying at all
times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health
and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working
procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting
system.
Infection
Control
The
jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal
Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and
after contact with patients and their environment.
Equality
and Diversity
The
jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality
of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the
individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient
or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender,
ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
Patient
and Public Involvement
The
Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and
planning services. All staff have a
responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to
service improvements based on patient feedback.
Training
and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development
The
jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for
his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional
Development remains a priority. The
jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
Respect
for Patient Confidentiality
The
jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
