York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Network Lead for Microbiology and Cellular Pathology

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Job summary

The post holder will support the SHYPS Director of Operations and SHYPS Group Medical Director to develop and deliver the Microbiology and Cellular Pathology elements of the network operational strategy.

The post holder will deputise for the SHYPS Director of Operations as required. The post holder will provide the management function for the Microbiology and Cellular Pathology departments across all sites, ensuring effective and efficient use of allocated resources and to provide effective leadership to their teams to ensure service delivery.

The post holder will take on the role of Designated Individual (DI) for the HTA licence for the mortuary and laboratory activities. This may be a shared responsibility.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the business, workforce and financial planning across the network, and will work closely with other managers and clinicians to support the Networks, Trusts and national objectives for the future strategy of the Microbiology and Cellular Pathology services.

The post holder will be expected to work for the clinical and business success of the network and specifically Microbiology and Cellular Pathology. This may include participation in the development of corporate policies and strategic plans and initiating changes in line with board decisions. The post holder will ensure that the development of their service is congruent with the strategic direction of the Trust and Network.

The post holder will be expected:

  • to build and maintain effective relationships with clinical staff, managers and the Executive team to successfully develop Microbiology and Cellular Pathology services utilising the most up to date evidence based practice and methodologies.
  • Promote the achievements and activities of the Microbiology and Cellular Pathology or elements of the Network internally and externally and prepare marketing and public relations information.
  • Develop and maintain an effective network in pursuit of the transformation of Microbiology and Cellular Pathology services, representing the Trusts at external meetings and in so doing furthering the Trusts reputation

About us

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.

Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.

Details

Date posted

19 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£65,664 to £75,874 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-4371073-NL-CG4

Job locations

Scarborough, York or Hull

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description attached

The post will involve cross site working but can be based at Scarborough, York or Hull.

The Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service (SHYPS) is a newly formed pathology service network that has been formed from two services hosted by the York Scarborough Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust (YSTHFT) and operates on behalf of YSTHFT and Hull Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). It is a clinically lead service that incorporates a range of laboratory disciplines across 4 acute hospital sites and covers numerous community, specialist and primary care facilities across a wide geography.

Please see attached document with further details about The Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service (SHYPS)

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.

Disability Confident and Mindful Employer

The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

As you may have contact with vulnerable service users in the course of your role with us, Covid-19 full vaccination is a condition of youremployment, unless an exemption applies. We will therefore seek proof of you being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process. You can prove that you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by providing us with an NHS Covid-19 pass, an EU Digital COVID Certificate, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination card or a certificate in English issued by the competent health authority which contains your full name, date of birth, the name and manufacturer of the vaccine that you received, the date that you received each dose of the vaccine and details of either the identity of the issuer of the certificate or the country of vaccination, or both.

You can find more information on how to obtain an NHS Covid-19 pass by clicking on this link- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/covid-pass

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description attached

The post will involve cross site working but can be based at Scarborough, York or Hull.

The Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service (SHYPS) is a newly formed pathology service network that has been formed from two services hosted by the York Scarborough Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust (YSTHFT) and operates on behalf of YSTHFT and Hull Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). It is a clinically lead service that incorporates a range of laboratory disciplines across 4 acute hospital sites and covers numerous community, specialist and primary care facilities across a wide geography.

Please see attached document with further details about The Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service (SHYPS)

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.

Disability Confident and Mindful Employer

The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

As you may have contact with vulnerable service users in the course of your role with us, Covid-19 full vaccination is a condition of youremployment, unless an exemption applies. We will therefore seek proof of you being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process. You can prove that you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by providing us with an NHS Covid-19 pass, an EU Digital COVID Certificate, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination card or a certificate in English issued by the competent health authority which contains your full name, date of birth, the name and manufacturer of the vaccine that you received, the date that you received each dose of the vaccine and details of either the identity of the issuer of the certificate or the country of vaccination, or both.

You can find more information on how to obtain an NHS Covid-19 pass by clicking on this link- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/covid-pass

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist
  • Educated to Masters level in Biomedical/Clinical Science, or equivalent experience
  • Continuing professional development to Masters level
  • Leadership/Management qualification or post graduate diploma or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science or Royal College of Pathology

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of a wide range of management disciplines, including finance, people management, commissioning, risk management, performance management, service improvement, change management and Clinical Governance arrangements
  • Extensive experience of successful senior management in a complex pathology department within an organisation

Desirable

  • NHS hospital management experience
  • Experience of managing capital developments

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Proven leadership skills in a complex, challenging environment; strong, inclusive leadership style
  • Ability to work under significant pressure and to demanding timescales
  • Proven ability to deliver service redesign in complex pathology services
  • Proven track record in the development and delivery of local business plans and business development cases which takes account of the organisation's strategic direction
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist
  • Educated to Masters level in Biomedical/Clinical Science, or equivalent experience
  • Continuing professional development to Masters level
  • Leadership/Management qualification or post graduate diploma or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science or Royal College of Pathology

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of a wide range of management disciplines, including finance, people management, commissioning, risk management, performance management, service improvement, change management and Clinical Governance arrangements
  • Extensive experience of successful senior management in a complex pathology department within an organisation

Desirable

  • NHS hospital management experience
  • Experience of managing capital developments

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Proven leadership skills in a complex, challenging environment; strong, inclusive leadership style
  • Ability to work under significant pressure and to demanding timescales
  • Proven ability to deliver service redesign in complex pathology services
  • Proven track record in the development and delivery of local business plans and business development cases which takes account of the organisation's strategic direction

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough, York or Hull

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough, York or Hull

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SHYPS Director of Operations

David Oglesby

david.oglesby@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£65,664 to £75,874 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-4371073-NL-CG4

Job locations

Scarborough, York or Hull

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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