About the role
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. In this role you will provide management expertise in a section of Cellular Pathology, training staff competencies, overseeing registration and specialist portfolio candidates, and managing quality within your laboratory section. You will act as a member of the senior laboratory team, ensuring good governance and supporting the overall quality management system.
Responsibilities
* Manage and co‑ordinate the day‑to‑day activities of a section of the Cellular Pathology laboratory.
* Participate fully in all technical work activities of the department by processing biomedical specimens requiring advanced and specialist technical knowledge.
* Proactively manage the timely and efficient throughput of the work of the Cellular Pathology department.
* Maintain the quality of work produced within the section 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.
* Train, develop and competency‑assess staff.
* Conduct line‑management duties – return‑to‑work interviews, sickness management, performance management and appraisals.
* Maintain registration as a biomedical scientist, meeting the standards of proficiency for safe and effective practice and continuing professional development in line with the HCPC.
* Deputise for the Cellular Pathology Technical Manager when required.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities and beliefs. The NCA is a Disability Confident Employer and offers guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met. If you require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the recruitment team. Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received or an internal replacement has been identified.
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