Overview
The post holder will be responsible for the service provision of a timely, clinically critical laboratory service within the Microbiology department based at the Sutton site but covering activity from all RM sites. The post holder will provide an expert diagnostic service both for the Microbiology lead clinician & IPC nursing leads and also particularly for those in the clinical haemato-oncology and Stem Cell Processing departments operating the bone marrow transplant service (Sutton), in conformance with the Cancer Plan and as required by CPA, JACIE and HTA and for the Critical Care Unit at Chelsea.
Responsibilities
* Direction and operational management of the Medical Microbiology laboratory, staff (20) and budgets (£2.14 million), ensuring appropriate and cost-effective purchasing arrangements for equipment and materials, and the recruitment of and delivery of training to BMS and other staff within the Department to ensure continuity of service at all times.
* The post holder has a specific role in relation to infection prevention and control with a requirement to deliver services in conformance with government targets for investigating and reporting key organisms.
Role and Organisation
Microbiology Laboratory Manager
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton
Salary: AfC Band 8b (Full time)
Why Join Us?
We are seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Manager to lead our busy and innovative service, ensuring the highest quality of patient care and compliance with national and international standards. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Microbiology Laboratory, driving service development, maintaining UKAS accreditation, and leading a skilled, motivated team. Working closely with clinicians, scientists, and partner organisations, you will play a pivotal role in delivering timely and accurate diagnostics that directly impact patient treatment and outcomes.
About The Royal Marsden
At The Royal Marsden, we are a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
Working Environment
We deal with cancer every day, and we understand how valuable life is. The pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. We welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support work-life balance.
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