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Job Overview
One Dorset Pathology (ODP) is 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 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.
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 the direction 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential Criteria BSc (Hons) BMS or equivalent HCPC BMS Registration MSc or equivalent Management qualification or equivalent Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development Desirable Criteria Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences Knowledge & Experience Essential Criteria 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 Criteria Evidence of experience of compliance with appropriate accreditation bodies (MHRA, HTA, UKAS) Skills & Abilities Essential Criteria 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 Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Overview
One Dorset Pathology (ODP) is 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 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.
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 the direction 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential Criteria BSc (Hons) BMS or equivalent HCPC BMS Registration MSc or equivalent Management qualification or equivalent Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development Desirable Criteria Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences Knowledge & Experience Essential Criteria 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 Criteria Evidence of experience of compliance with appropriate accreditation bodies (MHRA, HTA, UKAS) Skills & Abilities Essential Criteria 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 Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr
