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Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy MLA Manager within SHYPS at York Teaching Hospital Microbiology.
We are looking for a highly motivated, capable and proactive individual to develop and support the MLA team within the Microbiology Specimen Reception.
This is a very busy and challenging role and the post holder must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to analyse and prioritise workflow patterns and manage staff, whilst working flexibly in an environment where demands and priorities change quickly. They must also work well under pressure.
In return we can offer you:
* A supportive & friendly working environment
* Active encouragement to learn and develop within your role
* Commitment to, and support for, your wellbeing
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy when applying, to demonstrate how you will meet the essential criteria outlined.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside another Deputy MLA Manager and together they will be responsible for the day to day management of the MLA team including dealing with human resource issues, recruitment, sickness management, service improvement, training and to ensure all processes are implemented to the best practice. They will be responsible for motivating and supporting the team and ensuring that they have a comprehensive training package to enable staff to deliver a high quality service.
The post holder will play a vital role in monitoring team performance. They will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the correct working procedures that will fully support SHYPS and trust policies, and ensure that we have an efficient MLA team capable of processing the large workload that arrives daily.
The Deputy MLA Manager role is pivotal in improving efficiency whilst maintaining a high quality of work and the post holder will therefore have a sound knowledge and understanding of Laboratory processes, the ability to liaise across sites to identify and assist with service improvement and the implementation of new processes and training.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* Educated to GCSE standard
Desirable criteria
* Formal or vocational lab-based qualification
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
* Minimum two years' experience in a medical laboratory
* Understanding of patients' needs and concerns.
* Fundamentals of laboratory health and Safety
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of the UKAS accreditation system
* Previous NHS Experience
* Previous supervisory experience
* Computer literate
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
* Willingness to attend any relevant courses
* Ability to follow complex instruction
* Problem solving skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to meet strict deadlines
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Able to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota and out of hours if required
Desirable criteria
* Experience as a team leader
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
* High level of diplomacy and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Calm under pressure
* Ability to deal with personnel issues
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
* Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours:
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.
The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gov.uk.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.
Agile and Flexible Working
We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one - for all posts. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Relocation Package
The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at interview.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.
Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.
Sponsorship
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Application numbers
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Documents to download
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 408.6KB)
* Recruitment Guide to Reasonable Adjustments (PDF, 232.6KB)
* Our Strategy at a glance 2018-2023 (PDF, 54.1KB)
* Guidance for Applicants (PDF, 798.8KB)
* Relocation Offer Information (PDF, 134.7KB)
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