Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Manager to join our Surgery Division Operational Management Team and Pathology Services team at the RUH.
In this exciting new position, you will join the Pathology leadership team comprising the Clinical Director, Cell Pathology and Blood Sciences Laboratory Managers. Together we will deliver an excellent Pathology Service that is focused on the patients we serve and the hospital services we support.
You will also work across the wider Surgery Division alongside a team of Specialty Managers, Matrons and Doctors to ensure our elective and emergency patients are treated safely and to an excellent standard.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated to learn, is able to work with our highly-skilled teams and can provide leadership and management support to our Scientific Managers and Clinical teams. You do not need to have experience working in Pathology to apply.
We support and develop our staff, embrace innovations and ensure value for money. This is initially a fixed term position, but we are working towards a long-term commitment.
If you have experience at a senior level and a track record of delivering benefits, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will manage staff groups, and deliver change and quality improvement projects as well as represent Pathology across the Trust and across difference systems we support.
We are part of Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the West of England Pathology Network with both having far reaching diagnostic strategies that will require implementation.
Informal discussion
For an informal discussion about the requirements of the post, please contact:
Dr Moya O\'Doherty, Clinical Director of Pathology – 01225 824715, email: moya.o\'doherty@nhs.net
Jack Prosser, Deputy Divisional Director of Operations for Surgery – email: jack.prosser@nhs.net
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for the Pathology Services Manager post.
Person specification
Qualifications And Training
Essential criteria
* First degree or equivalent
* Post graduate qualification/desire to progress towards
Desirable criteria
* QSIR or other quality improvement methodology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* NHS general management experience
* Experience of project management and successful project delivery
* Strong track record in business planning with delivery of agreed planning outputs and milestones
* Experience of staff management and acting on HR policies
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of current pathology services
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
* An empowering leadership style to involve staff and maximise their performance and motivation
* Ability to analyse data and take decisions based on that analysis
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 639.0KB)
* Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Dr Moya O\'Doherty
Job title Clinical Director of Pathology
Email address moya.o\'doherty@nhs.net
Telephone number 01225 824715
Additional information
Jack Prosser - Deputy Divisional Director of Operations for Surgery (jack.prosser@nhs.net)
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