- The post-holder will be responsible for the management and organisation of the scientific and technical services of Phlebotomy, Specimen Reception, Anti-Coagulation and Point of Care department within Pathology across the Trust.
- Key objectives include ensuring that:
- Ensure Phlebotomy, Specimen Reception, Anti-Coagulation and Point of Care department provides a high quality and timely service to all users
- High professional and technical standards, ( Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, Trust and National Policies) , are promoted and maintained at all times for all staff under theirmanagement, and in line with the UKAS guidelines and compliant with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (BSQR)
- That all Biomedical Scientists, POCT staff, Specimen Reception and Phlebotomist grades under their management (within the department) fully understand, work to, and implement the agreed departmental procedures and policies set out by the Pathology Service Manager, Deputy Director of Operations -Pathology and Clinical Head of Department. That staff fully understand, work to, and implement all other authorised policies and procedures (including health and safety procedures)
- The training and mentoring requirements of all the staff are identified through the appraisal system, and met, in order to achieve the overall aims of the individuals and the department.
- Service developments to improve effectiveness are identified, assessed and where appropriate implemented after consultation with the Clinical Head of Department and Deputy Director of Operations -Pathology
- New policies and procedures are developed, documented, and changes implemented to policies or working practices of the department, as agreed with the Deputy Director of Operations -Pathology and/or Clinical Head of Department as appropriate. Person Specification
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
- MSc or equivalent in relevant discipline.
- Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with evidence of on-going participation in CPD.
- Understanding of quality management systems
- Root Cause Analysis Training
- Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service, with previous experience of effectively managing groups of staff.
- Experience of managing a budget
- Working across and leading Trust wide projects
- Demonstrates a high level of numerical and data analytical skills, including spreadsheets and databases
- Pathology Experience
- Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources.
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trusts and your performance expectations.
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working.
- Demonstrates achievements in managing and leading change.
- Experience of participating in clinical governance initiatives.
- Excellent IT user skills, demonstrating proficiency in use of MS packages and high level of understanding IT issues.
- A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.
- Strong team working skills.
- Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
- Ability to work and plan the strategic direction of the service in conjunction with the Head of Clinical Service / ADO
- Demonstrate a high level of inter-personal and communications skills, with a track record in writing complex business cases and policies.
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude.
- A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.
Pathology Service Manager - Wakefield, United Kingdom - The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
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Job summary
The Pathology Department at TheMid Yorkshire Hospitals is looking for Phlebotomy, Anti-Coagulation, Specimen Receptionand Point of Care Manager.
The MidYorkshire Hospitals Trust covers three Hospitals, Pinderfields at Wakefield,Pontefract and Dewsbury Hospitals. The post holder will be part of thePathology Management Team and in association with the Deputy Director ofOperations -Pathology and Head of Clinical Services have the role of developingthe service to meet the needs of the Trust. The Phlebotomy service covers all 3hospital as well as community clinics and home visits, working alongside theanti-coagulation service. Point of Care Service is a rapidly developing withnew tests and technology across the 3 sites.
With a management or professional qualification atpost-graduate level or equivalent, you should bring strong operationalmanagement experience gained within the health service. The proven ability tolead and inspire teams to deliver excellent patient-focused services is alsoessential. The idealcandidate will be someone with the vision, drive, proven leadership experienceand excellent organisational skills to maintain service requirements. Theability to motivate and encourage all staff groups through a period ofsignificant change is essential.
Main duties of the job
Tomanage the staff and scientific and technical activities of the Phlebotomy, Specimen Reception, Anti-Coagulation and Point of Care department on all sites. To carry outmanagement of Pathology Staff band 2 to7 and support grade staff within that department. To carry out specialised orcomplex work as required.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
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