Job summary
The post holder will support the Network Director and Network Medical Director to develop and deliver the Microbiology and Cellular Pathology elements of the Network operational strategy.
The post holder will deputise for the Network Director 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.
Working with the Network Director and Network Medical Director, 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 Microbiology and Cellular Pathology elements of the Network and to contribute to the corporate success of the Network and Trusts. 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 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
Working with the Network Director and Network Medical Director, 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 Microbiology and Cellular Pathology elements of the Network and to contribute to the corporate success of the Network and Trusts. 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 take on the role of Designated Individual (DI) for the HTA licence for the Mortuary and Laboratory activities. This may be a shared responsibility.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community 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, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington.
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
It's our privilege to be the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites, supporting safe, high quality patient-centred care on a day-to-day basis.
We hope to hear from you soon!
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.
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.
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
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
