Job summary
Pathology invites applications for the senior management post of Cellular Pathology Service Manager based in Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. The service manager will be responsible for the delivery of Histology, Cytology and Mortuary Services across Hywel Dda University Health board (HDUHB) and will actively participate in the development of regional working with Swansea Bay Health Board (SBUHB).
The department is actively participating in an All Wales digital pathology solution for Cellular Pathology and is also working in partnership with SBUHB, Public Health Wales and Swansea University under the umbrella of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH) to develop a regional centre of excellence for Pathology services across Mid and South West Wales.
The successful post holder will join the team at an exciting time and will become a key stakeholder in the development of the innovative regional centre of excellence, maximising the advancement in digital and precision Pathology. The individual will initially be employed by HDUHB until a regional management model is established. The post will then transition into a regional role.
An ethos of continual service improvement and modernisation within the context of financial efficiency is essential, with the ability to innovate and be creative together with a desire to work collaboratively with neighbouring SBUHB for the longer-term resilience of the service and to benefit our patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful postholder will require excellent communication and organisational skills in order to be instrumental in providing operational leadership to ensure the delivery of a high quality, timely and effective Cellular Pathology and Mortuary service, which meets both UKAS accreditation and HTA standards and where user experience is paramount.
HCPC registered, you will have substantial experience in Cellular Pathology, with a good understanding of current issues in the service, health and safety legislation and quality standards.
About us
HDUHB is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information in relation to the role and responsibilities please review the job description and personal specification provided.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 20/02/23.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information in relation to the role and responsibilities please review the job description and personal specification provided.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 20/02/23.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Accredited Biomedical Science Honours Degree or equivalent
- Registration with the HCPC which must be maintained
- Postgraduate qualification - Master's degree or demonstrable training to equivalent level of knowledge in Cellular Pathology (for example Chartered Scientist (CSci) status)
- Formal management training in the form of qualification or course attendance
- Participation in Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS)
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to manage staff and other resources gained through extensive previous experience
- In depth knowledge of common IT programs and laboratory information management systems
- Proven ability to prioritise and efficiently use working time
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance programmes applicable to the department
- Extensive experience of the complete process of laboratory accreditation
Desirable
- Experience and advanced theoretical/practical knowledge and technical competence in all aspects of the work of a Cellular Pathology Department
- Specialised knowledge of the theory and practice of Cellular Pathology methods and processes
- Knowledge of Laboratory Safety
- Experience in Research & Development
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Accredited Biomedical Science Honours Degree or equivalent
- Registration with the HCPC which must be maintained
- Postgraduate qualification - Master's degree or demonstrable training to equivalent level of knowledge in Cellular Pathology (for example Chartered Scientist (CSci) status)
- Formal management training in the form of qualification or course attendance
- Participation in Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS)
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to manage staff and other resources gained through extensive previous experience
- In depth knowledge of common IT programs and laboratory information management systems
- Proven ability to prioritise and efficiently use working time
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance programmes applicable to the department
- Extensive experience of the complete process of laboratory accreditation
Desirable
- Experience and advanced theoretical/practical knowledge and technical competence in all aspects of the work of a Cellular Pathology Department
- Specialised knowledge of the theory and practice of Cellular Pathology methods and processes
- Knowledge of Laboratory Safety
- Experience in Research & Development
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).
