Job summary
You will be leading the Histology team at Guildford providing managerial and professional guidance to the Histopathology service for the Surrey section of BSPS.
The department is currently undergoing major changes in order to meet the new National FDS for histology. The successful candidate will be taken a lead role in the current roll out of the of the new Roche Navify tracking system and FujiFilm digital pathology system and well as leading on the major changes the department is currently undergoing major changes in order to meet the new National FDS for histology.
The Surrey hub, based just off the A3 in Guildford, has recently undergone a £1M refurbishment and provides a modern and spacious laboratory space with the latest Roche H&E, special staining and IHC equipment installed. Full UKAS accreditation has been achieved and maintained for some years. The Surrey Histology side employs over 20 Pathologists, 30 Biomedical Scientists, 9 Associate Practitioners and 20 support grade staff on a Monday to Friday working pattern. The laboratory supports St Luke's Cancer Centre, a regional centre providing complex cancer surgery and radiotherapy and performs over 400 frozen sections per annum. There is an expansive Immunohistochemistry service, supported by Roche Diagnostics Ultra platforms, encompassing over 140 antibodies, skin immunofluorescence and in-situ hybridisation with a projected 95,000 tests per year as well an OSNA service.
Main duties of the job
The post will be largely based at the RSH in Guildford but with the expectation of regular visits to the satellite sites at St Peter's Hospital, East Surrey Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital as well as working closely with the Berkshire Deputy General Manager, based at the Berkshire hub based Reading University and covering the Royal Berkshire Trust and the satellite site at Wexham Park Hospital.
There will be an expectation to participate in the BSPS Senior out of hours rota for Cellular Pathology covering Histology and well as the Cytology and Mortuary services
Base - Surrey Histology Hub in Guildford (with travel to other sites across the BSPS network)
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for and to provide managerial and professional guidance to the Histopathology service for the Surrey section of BSPS.
The purpose of the Deputy General Manager is to provide leadership for the Surrey Cellular laboratory Services. The post holder is responsible for the implementation of divisional strategy and delivery of key business goals, objectives as well as the provision of patient services that are of the highest quality and which represent value for money.
To direct and manage the organisation and performance of all aspects of the Cellular Pathology services delivered across Surrey sites. To support and develop a culture of collaborative flexible cross team working and commitment to delivering high quality services and outcomes.
The post holder will work closely with the General Manager Cellular Pathology, Clinical Leads, Consultants, Site Managers, Biomedical scientists as well as Associate Practitioners, Medical Laboratory Assistants and Patient Pathway Co Ordinators The post holder will be responsible for ensuring appropriate staffing levels, grading, skill mix, equipment, and work practices within the departments to ensure the maintenance and development of standards required for accreditation and good laboratory practice.
To be responsible for managing all financial and workforce resources across the Surrey Cellular Pathology laboratories.
To improve the performance and quality within the discipline by developing and promoting a clear sense of direction so that corporate and local objectives are met.
To deliver a balanced budget and financial viability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for and to provide managerial and professional guidance to the Histopathology service for the Surrey section of BSPS.
The purpose of the Deputy General Manager is to provide leadership for the Surrey Cellular laboratory Services. The post holder is responsible for the implementation of divisional strategy and delivery of key business goals, objectives as well as the provision of patient services that are of the highest quality and which represent value for money.
To direct and manage the organisation and performance of all aspects of the Cellular Pathology services delivered across Surrey sites. To support and develop a culture of collaborative flexible cross team working and commitment to delivering high quality services and outcomes.
The post holder will work closely with the General Manager Cellular Pathology, Clinical Leads, Consultants, Site Managers, Biomedical scientists as well as Associate Practitioners, Medical Laboratory Assistants and Patient Pathway Co Ordinators The post holder will be responsible for ensuring appropriate staffing levels, grading, skill mix, equipment, and work practices within the departments to ensure the maintenance and development of standards required for accreditation and good laboratory practice.
To be responsible for managing all financial and workforce resources across the Surrey Cellular Pathology laboratories.
To improve the performance and quality within the discipline by developing and promoting a clear sense of direction so that corporate and local objectives are met.
To deliver a balanced budget and financial viability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CPD registered with current evidence MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Management qualification, e.g. DMS/MBA
Desirable
- FIBMS
- State registered with HPC
- Higher qualification in Histology
- Chartered Scientist
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of Pathology and corporate governance and risk management systems and processes
- Highly developed interpersonal and facilitation skills with ability to gain and maintain credibility with senior clinicians
- Knowledge of health policy, especially NHS Plan and modernisation agendas
- Understanding and knowledge of NHS contracting and procurement
- Understanding of training needs and standards within pathology.
- Leading and sustaining transformational change within a complex organization
- Translating business strategy into operational delivery
- Managing operating budgets and delivering financial balance
- Leading and performance managing teams and individuals
- Experience of implementing and evaluating a range of projects/initiatives that represent solutions to changing workforce/service environments
- Experience of achieving and delivering projects and work streams on time and on budget.
- Experience of audit and use of performance indicators to manage change.
- Experience of recruiting staff and of assessing performance of staff
- Experience leading major procurements
- Experience of NHS contracting
- Experience of stock management and replenishment process.
- Broad range of management experience within an acute hospital setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CPD registered with current evidence MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Management qualification, e.g. DMS/MBA
Desirable
- FIBMS
- State registered with HPC
- Higher qualification in Histology
- Chartered Scientist
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of Pathology and corporate governance and risk management systems and processes
- Highly developed interpersonal and facilitation skills with ability to gain and maintain credibility with senior clinicians
- Knowledge of health policy, especially NHS Plan and modernisation agendas
- Understanding and knowledge of NHS contracting and procurement
- Understanding of training needs and standards within pathology.
- Leading and sustaining transformational change within a complex organization
- Translating business strategy into operational delivery
- Managing operating budgets and delivering financial balance
- Leading and performance managing teams and individuals
- Experience of implementing and evaluating a range of projects/initiatives that represent solutions to changing workforce/service environments
- Experience of achieving and delivering projects and work streams on time and on budget.
- Experience of audit and use of performance indicators to manage change.
- Experience of recruiting staff and of assessing performance of staff
- Experience leading major procurements
- Experience of NHS contracting
- Experience of stock management and replenishment process.
- Broad range of management experience within an acute hospital setting.
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.
