Job summary
One Dorset Pathology (ODP) are seeking an exceptional individual to join our senior leadership team. Your role will be overall management and strategic development of our NHS microbiology laboratory service throughout the county of Dorset.
The service is currently provided out of three laboratories; one based at Dorset County Hospital and one at each of the University Hospitals Dorset sites (Poole Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital).
A transformation programme is currently underway to consolidate the Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospital laboratories at our recently commissioned, state-of-the-art, ODP hub on the Bournemouth site. This program is expected to be completed during January 2025.
We provide a full bacteriology and virology diagnostic service for primary and secondary care and invite HCPC registered candidates with suitable laboratory management and microbiology specific expertise to apply.
Strong candidates will bring a broad set of honed leadership skills and a proven track record of leading change. You will be highly motivated and capable of delivering the ODP vision in a dynamic environment, spanning two individual NHS trusts.
Main duties of the job
- Responsibility for the operational planning, organisation, and delivery of the quality diagnostic services within One Dorset Pathology to ensure service outcomes in collaboration with the Pathology management, Heads of Services and Clinical Leads.
- Managerial responsibility for non-clinical staff in the Microbiology services on the three sites within Dorset.
- To form part of the senior management team within the pathology service, taking a key role in thedirection of the service, and is responsible for strategic planning and implementation of developments.
- Responsible for ensuring resources are used effectively and efficiently whilst adhering to Trust Standard Financial Instructions (SFIs) and delivering agreed cost improvements allocated by the Trust.
- Responsible for the operational delivery of all local and national targets relating to service standards and turnaround times.
- Responsible for effective liaison with service users in line with the Pathology strategy, developing services across the healthcare community both locally and within Dorset.
- To be responsible for local compliance with all relevant legislation and accreditation frameworks as assessed by bodies such as UKAS, MHRA, HTA, HSE and CQC and take a lead operational role in the laboratories for implementation of the Pathology Quality Management system.
About us
It is an incredibly exciting time to join One Dorset Pathology. This network is a collaboration between Dorset County Hospital, Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, the latter known as University hospitals Dorset. We have recently gone through a very large program of change including alignment of our laboratory information management system across the county, implementation of a manage service contract for the majority of services, and the design and construction of a new purpose built hub laboratory based on the Bournemouth site.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) BMS or equivalent
- HCPC BMS Registration
- MSc or equivalent
- Management qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience within the NHS
- Demonstrable skills of problem solving and change management
- Demonstrable management experience
- Financial and budgetary management
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Requirements for Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UKAS) compliance
- Detailed knowledge of standard IT packages e.g. word processing and spreadsheets
- Detailed knowledge of H&S requirements, including COSHH regulations
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of compliance with appropriate accreditation bodies (MHRA, HTA, UKAS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good Leadership skills
- Ability to present ideas / findings to variable sized groups from own profession and others, including the general public
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate contentious issues
- Ability to interpret diagnostic results and take appropriate action
- Proven training / teaching ability
- HR & appraisal skills for managing staff effectively
- Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
- Possess highly developed technical understanding and adept at technical / laboratory skills
- Evaluate and appraise new methods and technologies from scientific, financial and professional desirability angles
- Good negotiating skills
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) BMS or equivalent
- HCPC BMS Registration
- MSc or equivalent
- Management qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience within the NHS
- Demonstrable skills of problem solving and change management
- Demonstrable management experience
- Financial and budgetary management
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Requirements for Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UKAS) compliance
- Detailed knowledge of standard IT packages e.g. word processing and spreadsheets
- Detailed knowledge of H&S requirements, including COSHH regulations
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of compliance with appropriate accreditation bodies (MHRA, HTA, UKAS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good Leadership skills
- Ability to present ideas / findings to variable sized groups from own profession and others, including the general public
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate contentious issues
- Ability to interpret diagnostic results and take appropriate action
- Proven training / teaching ability
- HR & appraisal skills for managing staff effectively
- Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
- Possess highly developed technical understanding and adept at technical / laboratory skills
- Evaluate and appraise new methods and technologies from scientific, financial and professional desirability angles
- Good negotiating skills
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).
