Job summary
We are recruiting for a Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager who shares our vision to be trusted to provide a consistently outstanding and exemplary service to our patients. The successful candidate will be key in providing technical, scientific and managerial support for the department.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and well-motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with previous experience in a senior BMS role. The appointee will have excellent communication and personnel skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team, as well having extensive Cellular Pathology experience.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are
- To provide an efficient, expert and cost effective Cellular Pathology (Histopathology, diagnostic Cytopathology and Cervical Screening) service for North Bristol NHS Trust. Scope of role to include services provided in the central services laboratory, the essential services laboratory (UHBW) and in any other locations.
- To Plan and implement strategic developments in Cellular Pathology. Key duties will be required in the fields of scientific development, training, health and safety and control of expenditure.
- To provide overall management and organisation oversight and responsibility within the Department
- To function as Cellular Pathology lead for Clinical Governance, Risk and Training
About us
You will be working for the largest NHS Trust in the SW Region that provides medical, surgical and maternity care for a population of approximately half a million people in North Bristol and the surrounding community. In 2014 the Trust relocated the majority of its acute services to the Brunel Building, one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe offering exemplary care in a beautiful and purpose built environment.
There has been significant investment in redeveloping laboratory services at Southmead Hospital with a new state of the art Pathology Sciences Laboratory accommodating an integrated multidisciplinary laboratory service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description document which outlines the main responsibilities and provides more detail about criteria and experience required for this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description document which outlines the main responsibilities and provides more detail about criteria and experience required for this role
Person Specification
Education/training/qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate level qualification equivalent to MSc in Cell Path
- Current HCPC registration
Work Experience
Essential
- Current experience in a diagnostic Cell Path laboratory
- Minimum of 6 years post graduate experience
- Minimum of 2 years management experience
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of Cellular Pathology, including theoretical and practical knowledge of relevant techniques and their clinical applications
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Ability to provide professional leadership
Person Specification
Education/training/qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate level qualification equivalent to MSc in Cell Path
- Current HCPC registration
Work Experience
Essential
- Current experience in a diagnostic Cell Path laboratory
- Minimum of 6 years post graduate experience
- Minimum of 2 years management experience
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of Cellular Pathology, including theoretical and practical knowledge of relevant techniques and their clinical applications
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Ability to provide professional leadership
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).
