Ukhsa Regional Head of Laboratory Operations - Bristol, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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- £62,489 - £71,893- per annum
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Grade 6
Contract type:
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Job summary:

T_he Southwest Public Health Laboratory requires a Regional Head of Laboratory Operations, due to the vacation of the post by the previous post holder, to take the laboratory forward into an exciting new period of development working alongside North Bristol NHS Trust.

The successful applicant will be expected to manage all aspects of the UKHSA laboratory operations, staffing, contracting and finances and will work closely with NHS colleagues in the host Trust to ensure the provision of a high quality, efficient laboratory service that meets the needs of users and commissioners.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jonathan Turner

Job description:

Overall responsibility for the efficient and effective operational management of the UKHSA Bristol Laboratory, in accordance with UKHSA and Laboratory policies and procedures, and in line with the relevant accreditation schemes.

This work is done in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager, Lead Consultant UKHSA Bristol Laboratory, and CPHI for the Southwest.

In partnership with the senior teams to provide vision, leadership and direction to the Public Health Laboratories in Bristol and to lead in strategic development, including identification, prioritisation of, and support for specific service developments and research areas

To be the budget holder for the public health laboratories, taking primary responsibility for the financial management of the services.

This includes having responsibility for budget setting in collaboration with the senior leadership teams and UKHSA Senior Finance Officers -and ensuring compliance with UKHSA Standing Financial Instructions.

In collaboration with UKHSA clinical scientists, ensure that the standing financial instructions, professional standards of conduct and other UKHSA policies and procedures including health and safety are observed and operated within the UKHSA managed sections of the laboratory.
Provide technical and professional support to the Lead Consultant and CPHI as well as the Deputy Director and Head of Technical and Scientific Services of the UKHSA Specialist Microbiology Services and represent the CPHI as required.

Person specification:

In partnership with the UKHSA Public Health Microbiologists (PHM) and the Southwest Consultant in Public Health Infection (CPHI), Lead Consultant Severn Pathology Laboratory, Clinical Lead for Mycology Reference Laboratory and Laboratory Manager; the post holder will provide vision, leadership and direction to the Public Health Laboratory Southwest.

Additionally, the post holder will provide microbiology support to the Southwest Health Protection Teams and Local Authorities, as well as provide expert microbiology advice during outbreaks and incidents of communicable disease.

The post-holder will have overall responsibility for the efficient and effective operational management of the UKHSA Bristol Laboratory including NMRS-N.

This is currently done in conjunction with the CPHI for the Southwest, Clinical Lead for UKHSA Bristol.

It is anticipated that the post holder will take a leading role in support of UKHSA activities across the Southwest.

In conjunction with senior bacteriology and virology colleagues, the appointee will be expected to participate in, and support the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic and advisory service to local clinicians and other users of the UKHSA Bristol.

This will include regular site visits and consultations with key stakeholders across the Southwest which will form a key component of the job.

Additionally, the post holder will have a role in teaching and training, audit, surveillance, and research.

The post holder is expected, with the Lead Consultant, CPHI and Laboratory Manager, to lead in any UKHSA coordinated response or activity of a national/international nature, such as a bioterrorism incident or a major disease outbreak.

Work with the Trust and UKHSA information analysts to ensure adherence to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and conformity to the Caldecott Guardian requirements of both the UKHSA and any host Trust.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles
, and will assess your Behaviours/Strengths/Ability

At sift stage you will be assessed on essential criteria and this will be in the form of a CV/ Application form Statement of Suitability

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and achievements, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria outlined.
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