Job summary
Are you ready to take your career in biomedical science to the next level? Join us as a Scientific Laboratory Manager within the Special Chemistry department at the University of Leicester Hospital Trust, where you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients and lead a team dedicated to excellence in healthcare.
As a State Registered Biomedical Scientist, you will be at the forefront of delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service, driving innovation, and ensuring the very best outcomes for our patients. You will be entrusted with the leadership of a significant sub-division within Special Chemistry, offering both scientific guidance and strategic management, including budget oversight.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your expertise and lead a dynamic team, working with cutting-edge technology to perform specialised analyses of pathological samples. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of our service, while maintaining a high level of scientific knowledge and driving service-wide activities within your area of speciality.
If you're looking to step into a leadership role that challenges you, allows you to innovate, and provides the chance to influence the delivery of exceptional patient care, this is the role for you. Come join a forward-thinking, collaborative team where your contributions will truly make a lasting impact.
Main duties of the job
The Scientific Laboratory Manager is responsible for managing a significant sub-division within the service, providing leadership, scientific guidance, and budget oversight. The role involves ensuring high-quality service delivery, managing staff, and performing specialised analyses of pathological samples. The post holder will also support departmental activities and contribute to the strategic development of the service.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Service Delivery: Allocate staff and resources to meet departmental objectives, ensuring tasks match staff competencies.
- Strategic Development: Advise on service delivery, resource needs, and manpower planning, aligning with organisational goals.
- Staff Management and Training: Manage and train staff, addressing sickness, discipline, grievances, and counselling.
- Communication: Develop communication with staff and other areas to ensure collaboration and resolve issues.
- Recruitment: Lead recruitment, ensuring compliance with policies and hiring skilled candidates.
- Education: Supervise and teach students, promoting continuous professional development for staff.
- Technical Support: Assist with complex technical issues, ensuring proper operation of equipment.
- Process Control: Resolve technical issues and implement controls to ensure service continuity.
- Quality Assurance: Work with Service Quality Manager to apply quality systems and monitor standards.
- SOPs and Policies: Develop, implement, and review procedures and policies.
- 24-Hour Service: Provide 24-hour service and act as point of contact for emergencies.
- Reporting: Perform analysis, produce reports, and manage workload.
- Service Delivery & Management:
- Oversee service delivery, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and efficient use of resources.
- Contribute to the strategic development and resource planning of the service.
Staff Management:
- Manage staff training, performance, and development, ensuring duties are consistent with competence.
- Handle HR processes such as recruitment, sickness, absence, and performance management.
Quality Management & Accreditation:
- Implement and maintain the Quality Management System in line with accreditation standards.
- Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Education & Training:
- Supervise and teach undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Assist medical staff with interpreting complex scientific issues.
Technology & Equipment:
- Ensure proper operation of laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies and practices.
24-Hour Service Provision (where applicable):
- Ensure the provision of 24-hour service and serve as senior contact for emergencies.
Statistical Reporting & Resource Management:
- Produce and maintain statistical reports for the section.
- Efficiently manage time, resources, and workload.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Represent the service at Trust-wide and external meetings as required.
- Deputise for the Service Manager when necessary.
Infection Control & Health and Safety:
- Adhere to the Trusts infection control standards and health and safety procedures, reporting incidents and using provided protective equipment.
Essential Criteria:
Training & Qualifications:
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- MSc or equivalent, with formal management training
- Fellowship of IBMS
- Expertise in laboratory processes across pathology specialities
Experience:
- 3+ years experience managing a significant section within a service
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Experience in NHS financial and administrative systems
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong communication, analytical, and judgement skills
- Knowledge of national/local Pathology and NHS agendas
- Ability to manage change and work flexibly across sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Service Delivery: Allocate staff and resources to meet departmental objectives, ensuring tasks match staff competencies.
- Strategic Development: Advise on service delivery, resource needs, and manpower planning, aligning with organisational goals.
- Staff Management and Training: Manage and train staff, addressing sickness, discipline, grievances, and counselling.
- Communication: Develop communication with staff and other areas to ensure collaboration and resolve issues.
- Recruitment: Lead recruitment, ensuring compliance with policies and hiring skilled candidates.
- Education: Supervise and teach students, promoting continuous professional development for staff.
- Technical Support: Assist with complex technical issues, ensuring proper operation of equipment.
- Process Control: Resolve technical issues and implement controls to ensure service continuity.
- Quality Assurance: Work with Service Quality Manager to apply quality systems and monitor standards.
- SOPs and Policies: Develop, implement, and review procedures and policies.
- 24-Hour Service: Provide 24-hour service and act as point of contact for emergencies.
- Reporting: Perform analysis, produce reports, and manage workload.
- Service Delivery & Management:
- Oversee service delivery, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and efficient use of resources.
- Contribute to the strategic development and resource planning of the service.
Staff Management:
- Manage staff training, performance, and development, ensuring duties are consistent with competence.
- Handle HR processes such as recruitment, sickness, absence, and performance management.
Quality Management & Accreditation:
- Implement and maintain the Quality Management System in line with accreditation standards.
- Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Education & Training:
- Supervise and teach undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Assist medical staff with interpreting complex scientific issues.
Technology & Equipment:
- Ensure proper operation of laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies and practices.
24-Hour Service Provision (where applicable):
- Ensure the provision of 24-hour service and serve as senior contact for emergencies.
Statistical Reporting & Resource Management:
- Produce and maintain statistical reports for the section.
- Efficiently manage time, resources, and workload.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Represent the service at Trust-wide and external meetings as required.
- Deputise for the Service Manager when necessary.
Infection Control & Health and Safety:
- Adhere to the Trusts infection control standards and health and safety procedures, reporting incidents and using provided protective equipment.
Essential Criteria:
Training & Qualifications:
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- MSc or equivalent, with formal management training
- Fellowship of IBMS
- Expertise in laboratory processes across pathology specialities
Experience:
- 3+ years experience managing a significant section within a service
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Experience in NHS financial and administrative systems
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong communication, analytical, and judgement skills
- Knowledge of national/local Pathology and NHS agendas
- Ability to manage change and work flexibly across sites
Person Specification
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- HCPC registration
- MSc. or equivalent postgraduate qualification e.g. FIBMA
- Evidence of formal management training/recognized management qualification
- Significant experience of effectively managing day to day HR processes e.g. appraisal, absence management, recruitment, and performance management.
- Experience of managing and leading a significant section within the service.
- Awareness / knowledge of national and local Pathology and NHS agendas
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of specialist areas other than own.
- Experience of NHS financial and admin systems
- Experience of working in a teaching hospital or other busy environment
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to carry out workforce planning for a section of the service.
- Evidence of organisation of a broad range of programs pertaining to a section
- Demonstrable ability to develop strategies to meet objectives and work load demands
Other skills
Essential
- Able to provide and receive highly complex information and able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
Person Specification
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- HCPC registration
- MSc. or equivalent postgraduate qualification e.g. FIBMA
- Evidence of formal management training/recognized management qualification
- Significant experience of effectively managing day to day HR processes e.g. appraisal, absence management, recruitment, and performance management.
- Experience of managing and leading a significant section within the service.
- Awareness / knowledge of national and local Pathology and NHS agendas
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of specialist areas other than own.
- Experience of NHS financial and admin systems
- Experience of working in a teaching hospital or other busy environment
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to carry out workforce planning for a section of the service.
- Evidence of organisation of a broad range of programs pertaining to a section
- Demonstrable ability to develop strategies to meet objectives and work load demands
Other skills
Essential
- Able to provide and receive highly complex information and able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
