Support Services Team Manager

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified HCPC registered individual to take on a new role within the Derbyshire Pathology team at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital site. In this role you will provide management and leadership to the Support Services teams, including Pre-and-Post Analytics, Phlebotomy, Logistics, Reception and Porters.

Applicants for the post will possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with and direct a diverse team. You will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, with a passion for people and an ability to connect teams together.

The successful candidate will have the ability to maintain and develop high standards of quality and enjoy working as part of a team as well as being able to work alone under their own initiative, with the ability to meet targets.

An understanding of UKAS ISO 15189 standards, staff training, Health & Safety requirements, and pre-and-post analytics technical requirements is essential.

Main duties of the job

As an Health Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist, to lead and supervise the day to day delivery of the support services at the Chesterfield site of Derbyshire Pathology.

To provide advanced Biomedical Science technical support for support services by providing training, advice, technical development, troubleshooting and supervision.

To work closely with a team of supervisors, leaders and managers to ensure a holistic approach to the support services team.

Other elements of the role include Human Resources, budget review, people management, and day-to-day operational activities.

To maintain UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation, ensuring the quality and technical standards are maintained.

Closing date of applications: 6th July 2022

Interview date: 20th July 2022

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
  • We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
  • An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
  • Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
  • We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
  • We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
  • We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

Date posted

22 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-1863

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
  • HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
  • IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent
  • An MSc in Biomedical Sciences degree (or working towards an MSc), or Fellowship of the IBMS or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Studying for or willingness to study for a Management or Leadership course
  • Membership of professional body such as IBMS

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience working as (at minimum) Band 6 BMS in an NHS laboratory
  • Experience of training staff (competencies and IBMS portfolios)
  • Experience of Pathology QMS and UKAS accreditation assessments
  • Experience of staff supervision
  • IT literate; able to compile reports and use IT systems

Desirable

  • Experience working as a Band 7 BMS
  • Experience of day-to-day operational management
  • Human Resource management experience and skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
  • HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
  • IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent
  • An MSc in Biomedical Sciences degree (or working towards an MSc), or Fellowship of the IBMS or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Studying for or willingness to study for a Management or Leadership course
  • Membership of professional body such as IBMS

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience working as (at minimum) Band 6 BMS in an NHS laboratory
  • Experience of training staff (competencies and IBMS portfolios)
  • Experience of Pathology QMS and UKAS accreditation assessments
  • Experience of staff supervision
  • IT literate; able to compile reports and use IT systems

Desirable

  • Experience working as a Band 7 BMS
  • Experience of day-to-day operational management
  • Human Resource management experience and skills

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy General Manager

Maxine Hambidge

maxine.hambidge@nhs.net

01246512591

Date posted

22 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-1863

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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