Job summary
An excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor for career development in Wythenshawe Hospital Specimen Reception (WHSR). As the service expands, there is an opportunity to contribute to how the department operates and processes undertaken going forward.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the leading Trust for teaching, research and specialist services in the Northwest of England.
Main duties of the job
The WHSR team you will be joining provides a quality service running and maintaining pre-analytical equipment as well as unpacking, labelling and registering samples, results reporting and supporting our GPs.
As a Team Leader, we'll look to you to support the administration and management of the WHSR service, supervise its teams, co-ordinate training and undertake first line management with oversight from the management of Central Specimen Reception (CSR), Oxford Road .
A challenging role where accuracy is an essential factor, you'll be responsible for a large team of staff. This role is an integral part of the MFT CSR team, who are crucial to the operational effectiveness of the laboratory service in one of the leading University Hospital NHS Trusts. The main interface between the Laboratories and Clinical Users, we'll look to you to ensure that patient samples are collected, processed and reported safely and in a timely manner.
There are 1 post, predominantly based at the WHSR, but you will be required to work at other MFT sites as part of your training as well as resilience of the service.
You'll also need to be organised and committed. Ideally you will have experience of leading or managing teams, good IT and communications skills are essential, as is a genuine dedication to delivering a high standard of care as part of a close-knit team.
In return we will provide a comprehensive induction and training programme and you will be appraised on a yearly basis .
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oLiterate and numerate with 5 GCSE grade C or above including English and Maths
- oFoundation degree in Healthcare Science, Certificate of Achievement Part 2, Apprenticeship Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- oGeneral Management qualification
- oEvidence of Ongoing CPD
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a busy and pressured environment
- oEvidence of training & development within a relevant discipline
- oDemonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to train other staff
- oEvidence of using complex equipment
- oUnderstanding of Health and Safety procedures and protocols
Desirable
- oPrevious Stores experience
- oExperience of working with computer designed stock control programs
- oPrevious supervisory and training experience within a Laboratory environment
- oUnderstanding of laboratory accreditation standards
- oExperience of working in a pathology laboratory
Skills
Essential
- oCompetent user of MS Office Word, Excel; Email, internet, databases
- oAbility to follow written protocol
- oAbility to prioritise work and supervise a team effectively and to work well within a team
- oEnthusiasm, drive, flexibility and the ability to deliver to agreed time scales
- oAccuracy and attention to detail
- oAbility to maintain confidentiality at all times
- oAble to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
- oEvidence of working as part of a team
- oEffective at prioritising competing workloads, using time management skills
- oAble to show self motivation and use initiative, recognising when to refer upwards.
- oAble to keep clear and accurate records, showing attention to detail and perform basic calculations
- oAbility to recognise and understand what good standards of quality are and apply them at all times
- oExperience of using IT software for data entry and result entry
Desirable
- oExperience with Q Pulse
- oPrevious development of appropriate interpretative skills
- oPrevious experience of using laboratory IT systems e.g. APEX
Additional requirements
Essential
- oFlexible approach to work and hours according to department needs
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oLiterate and numerate with 5 GCSE grade C or above including English and Maths
- oFoundation degree in Healthcare Science, Certificate of Achievement Part 2, Apprenticeship Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- oGeneral Management qualification
- oEvidence of Ongoing CPD
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a busy and pressured environment
- oEvidence of training & development within a relevant discipline
- oDemonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to train other staff
- oEvidence of using complex equipment
- oUnderstanding of Health and Safety procedures and protocols
Desirable
- oPrevious Stores experience
- oExperience of working with computer designed stock control programs
- oPrevious supervisory and training experience within a Laboratory environment
- oUnderstanding of laboratory accreditation standards
- oExperience of working in a pathology laboratory
Skills
Essential
- oCompetent user of MS Office Word, Excel; Email, internet, databases
- oAbility to follow written protocol
- oAbility to prioritise work and supervise a team effectively and to work well within a team
- oEnthusiasm, drive, flexibility and the ability to deliver to agreed time scales
- oAccuracy and attention to detail
- oAbility to maintain confidentiality at all times
- oAble to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
- oEvidence of working as part of a team
- oEffective at prioritising competing workloads, using time management skills
- oAble to show self motivation and use initiative, recognising when to refer upwards.
- oAble to keep clear and accurate records, showing attention to detail and perform basic calculations
- oAbility to recognise and understand what good standards of quality are and apply them at all times
- oExperience of using IT software for data entry and result entry
Desirable
- oExperience with Q Pulse
- oPrevious development of appropriate interpretative skills
- oPrevious experience of using laboratory IT systems e.g. APEX
Additional requirements
Essential
- oFlexible approach to work and hours according to department needs
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).
