Job summary
The post holder, in conjunction with the Head of Blood Sciences, will provide operational leadership and management to the Specialist Biochemistry service and its associated workforce and services across all UHSussex sites. The post-holder is accountable for operational activity within the specialty, under the direction of the Head of Blood Sciences and Consultant Head of Department, which will include the business continuity processes and planning, and day-to-day management of staff, providing strong leadership, management and communicating the strategic direction to the Pathology operational teams over all sites, acting as Deputy to the Head of Blood Sciences as required.
Main duties of the job
To provide a 24hr, 7 days a week service meeting all agreed Turn-Around Time KPIs as a key component of the Blood Sciences Department. The post-holder will be accountable for all aspects of the Specialty, supervising and undertaking a range of complex investigations using a variety of techniques, including manual, semi-automated and automated techniques on highly specialised analysers to assist in the diagnosis of disease & monitoring of treatment. The post-holder will be the specialist leader & manager for a team of Biomedical Scientists & support staff, alongside the head of Blood Sciences, and will be accountable for the provision of an efficient, cost-effective & timely clinical service for patients. Responsibilities include managing staff within the Specialty including recruitment, appraisal, CPD & performance. The post-holder will maintain high professional standards, professional knowledge & competency, undertaking personal continuing professional development, and lead the training and development of other staff. The post-holder will lead on operational changes, ensuring a safe transition from individual Trust and site-based services to the new integrated service and develop and foster a new culture in line with the overarching objectives of the Sussex Pathology Network and its business case for change.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For key working relationships and full details of the main responsibilities, please read the attached job description.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
Registration with the Health Professional Council as a Biomedical Scientist. Experience/Qualifications
Essential
Accredited degree or equivalent resulting in state registration with the Health Professional Council as a Biomedical Scientist. Up-to-date and in-depth specialist knowledge in own Discipline (evidenced by Log book or specialist Portfolio). Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences/ own Discipline or, equivalent e.g. Fellowship examination from Institute of Biomedical Sciences. Recognised professional post-graduate qualification in leadership and management or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level or equivalent. Evidence of leading and managing change in a complex environment. Robust negotiating and performance management skills. Evidence of meeting challenging operational and service objectives. Experience with procurement of new equipment & consumables. At least 5 years post State Registration experience in a NHS laboratory with at least 3 years at a senior specialist level. High level of knowledge of pathology instrumentation. Previous supervisory or management experience. Experience of relevant laboratory instrumentation used within the Department. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and a commitment to staff education and training. Significant experience of managing quality systems including UKAS. Comprehensive understanding of Quality, Audit and Clinical Governance. Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety requirements including COSHH regulations and evidence of experience of compliance with accreditation bodies. Desirable
Understanding of the complex strategic environment and of the commissioning agenda. Skills
Essential
High level of leadership skills. Team building, motivational, negotiation, co-operation, persuasion and counselling. Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills. Excellent numeric and analytical skills. Highly developed problem solving skills. Good budgetary management experience. High level of business, commercial and financial acumen. Excellent organisational and prioritising skills. Capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Professional credibility and gravitas and ambassadorial skills to represent the Trust and Service both internally and externally. Able to respond to conflicting demands, work to tight and often challenging timescales and deadlines. Empathises with staff and patients issues in a compassionate, sympathetic and understanding manner. Can work to strict standards of quality and Safety. Able to work on own initiative. Ability to undertake and report on highly complex biomedical investigations analysing the outcome of tests or procedures and their clinical significance. Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality, accuracy and imprecision according to laboratory standard operational procedures. Able to lead or participate in the production and interpretation of audit data. Understands and is able to plan the delivery of day-to-day complex procedures and processes including trouble shooting. Participation with producing and delivering the Directorate and Departmental Business plans. Multitasking. People Management & Development
Essential
Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage individuals and teams. Experience of planning workload of other team members to ensure service delivery. Proven staff management skills. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Experience of managing a team of professionals, including recruitment, appraisal and development. Experience of developing the operational capability of others. Specific Requirements
Essential
Ability to lift laboratory consumables up to 15 Kg as required to maintain stocks and supplies. Must display attention to detail. Willingness to contribute towards production and review of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Understanding of the requirements of ISO 15189. Must be able to ensure personal continuing education and professional development. Flexible approach to working practices. Evidence of involvement in business case development. Evidence of Project Management skills. Freedom to Act
Essential
Ability to work autonomously, liaise and co-ordinate specialty services on a day to day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary. Identify and adhere to best practice. Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role. Desirable
Strategic thinking and ability to mitigate issues and act autonomously when required, on difficult issues. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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The post holder, in conjunction with the Head of Blood Sciences, will provide operational leadership and management to the Specialist Biochemistry service and its associated workforce and services across all UHSussex sites. The post-holder is accountable for operational activity within the specialty, under the direction of the Head of Blood Sciences and Consultant Head of Department, which will include the business continuity processes and planning, and day-to-day management of staff, providing strong leadership, management and communicating the strategic direction to the Pathology operational teams over all sites, acting as Deputy to the Head of Blood Sciences as required.
Main duties of the job
To provide a 24hr, 7 days a week service meeting all agreed Turn-Around Time KPIs as a key component of the Blood Sciences Department. The post-holder will be accountable for all aspects of the Specialty, supervising and undertaking a range of complex investigations using a variety of techniques, including manual, semi-automated and automated techniques on highly specialised analysers to assist in the diagnosis of disease & monitoring of treatment. The post-holder will be the specialist leader & manager for a team of Biomedical Scientists & support staff, alongside the head of Blood Sciences, and will be accountable for the provision of an efficient, cost-effective & timely clinical service for patients. Responsibilities include managing staff within the Specialty including recruitment, appraisal, CPD & performance. The post-holder will maintain high professional standards, professional knowledge & competency, undertaking personal continuing professional development, and lead the training and development of other staff. The post-holder will lead on operational changes, ensuring a safe transition from individual Trust and site-based services to the new integrated service and develop and foster a new culture in line with the overarching objectives of the Sussex Pathology Network and its business case for change.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For key working relationships and full details of the main responsibilities, please read the attached job description.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
Registration with the Health Professional Council as a Biomedical Scientist. Experience/Qualifications
Essential
Accredited degree or equivalent resulting in state registration with the Health Professional Council as a Biomedical Scientist. Up-to-date and in-depth specialist knowledge in own Discipline (evidenced by Log book or specialist Portfolio). Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences/ own Discipline or, equivalent e.g. Fellowship examination from Institute of Biomedical Sciences. Recognised professional post-graduate qualification in leadership and management or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level or equivalent. Evidence of leading and managing change in a complex environment. Robust negotiating and performance management skills. Evidence of meeting challenging operational and service objectives. Experience with procurement of new equipment & consumables. At least 5 years post State Registration experience in a NHS laboratory with at least 3 years at a senior specialist level. High level of knowledge of pathology instrumentation. Previous supervisory or management experience. Experience of relevant laboratory instrumentation used within the Department. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and a commitment to staff education and training. Significant experience of managing quality systems including UKAS. Comprehensive understanding of Quality, Audit and Clinical Governance. Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety requirements including COSHH regulations and evidence of experience of compliance with accreditation bodies. Desirable
Understanding of the complex strategic environment and of the commissioning agenda. Skills
Essential
High level of leadership skills. Team building, motivational, negotiation, co-operation, persuasion and counselling. Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills. Excellent numeric and analytical skills. Highly developed problem solving skills. Good budgetary management experience. High level of business, commercial and financial acumen. Excellent organisational and prioritising skills. Capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Professional credibility and gravitas and ambassadorial skills to represent the Trust and Service both internally and externally. Able to respond to conflicting demands, work to tight and often challenging timescales and deadlines. Empathises with staff and patients issues in a compassionate, sympathetic and understanding manner. Can work to strict standards of quality and Safety. Able to work on own initiative. Ability to undertake and report on highly complex biomedical investigations analysing the outcome of tests or procedures and their clinical significance. Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality, accuracy and imprecision according to laboratory standard operational procedures. Able to lead or participate in the production and interpretation of audit data. Understands and is able to plan the delivery of day-to-day complex procedures and processes including trouble shooting. Participation with producing and delivering the Directorate and Departmental Business plans. Multitasking. People Management & Development
Essential
Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage individuals and teams. Experience of planning workload of other team members to ensure service delivery. Proven staff management skills. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Experience of managing a team of professionals, including recruitment, appraisal and development. Experience of developing the operational capability of others. Specific Requirements
Essential
Ability to lift laboratory consumables up to 15 Kg as required to maintain stocks and supplies. Must display attention to detail. Willingness to contribute towards production and review of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Understanding of the requirements of ISO 15189. Must be able to ensure personal continuing education and professional development. Flexible approach to working practices. Evidence of involvement in business case development. Evidence of Project Management skills. Freedom to Act
Essential
Ability to work autonomously, liaise and co-ordinate specialty services on a day to day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary. Identify and adhere to best practice. Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role. Desirable
Strategic thinking and ability to mitigate issues and act autonomously when required, on difficult issues. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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