Welcoming, patient & people-focussed organisation. As experts, we are proud to deliver high quality diagnostic & prognostic services; creating opportunities to support, develop and progress our teams, adding value to our local communities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Cellular Pathology service at the Northern Care Alliance. The post provides management expertise in a section of Cellular Pathology, with particular responsibility for training staff competencies, registration and specialist portfolio candidates, and quality management in your section of the laboratory. You will be a member of the senior laboratory team ensuring good governance and supporting the quality management system. You will have responsibility for a section of the Cellular Pathology Department, including day-to-day management and coordination of activities, participation in technical work, quality monitoring, and deputising for the Cellular Pathology Technical Manager when required.
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to deliver safe, consistent, high-quality care. For more information about the advertised role and main job duties/responsibilities, open the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Responsibilities
* To manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of a section of the Cellular Pathology laboratory.
* To participate fully in all technical work activities of the department by processing biomedical specimens requiring advanced and specialist technical knowledge.
* Proactively manages the timely and efficient throughput of the work of the Cellular Pathology department.
* Maintain the quality of work produced within the section (by self and others) through robust monitoring of internal quality control and external quality assurance processes.
* Act as the deputy Quality Lead to ensure the maintenance of appropriate quality management systems within the section of the laboratory.
* Train, develop and competency assess staff.
* Conduct line management duties - return to work interviews, sickness management, performance management, appraisals.
* Maintain registration as a Biomedical Scientist through continuing to meet the standards of proficiency for safe and effective practice and continuing to meet the HCPC's standards for continuing professional development.
* Deputise for the Cellular Pathology Technical Manager when required.
Qualifications and requirements
* Experience in cellular pathology and management of a laboratory section.
* Ability to train, develop and assess staff competencies; understanding of registration and specialist portfolio requirements.
* Strong quality management and governance practices; familiarity with internal quality control and external quality assurance.
* Experience in line management, performance appraisals and staff development.
* Commitment to continuing professional development and HCPC standards for CPD.
* Ability to deputise for the Cellular Pathology Technical Manager when required.
About the organisation and applying
The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs. We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel and their relatives; please identify your armed forces background on the application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met. If you require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]. Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeployee has been identified. For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts may be offered to external applicants. The NCA does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Read more about this here.
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