Swydd wag: Molecular Microbiology and Virology Section Manager, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton

Prif leoliad

Pathology

Gradd

Band 8a

Contract

Parhaol

Oriau

37.5 awr yr wythnos

Cyfeirnod y swydd

188-SCL010926

Molecular Microbiology and Virology Section Manager

In this role, your key responsibilities will include.

To manage the staff and resource of a section within the laboratory.
To deliver a high-quality service that meets the needs of the patients and service users.
To manage training and education of all grades of staff within the section. To liaise with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise the effectiveness of the service.
To deputise for the Operations Manager as required.

In the role you will be expected to have the ability to:

Work closely and collaboratively with the Clinical Scientist development team for the delivery of specialist in-house molecular repertoire of diagnostic tests.
Have good written and verbal communication skills to foster key working relationships with consultant colleagues, laboratory team, external service users, agencies and suppliers
To be flexible and manage competing priorities as part of a cohesive team player and leading through periods of change.

Relevant MSc, Higher Specialist Certificate (IBMS) or equivalent
HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Significant, demonstrable, postgraduate practical, technical and theoretical experience in relevant clinical laboratory discipline
In depth working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas, as appropriate
Thorough knowledge of Laboratory Health and Safety arrangements
In depth working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas, as appropriate
Sound knowledge of common IT programme and excellent keyboard and IT skills
Experience of interviewing and recruiting staff
Ability to initiate changes in procedures or policies to induce service development
Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing systems and processes to initiate change in laboratory practice
Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential group

Management Training
Chartered Scientist
Member of Professional Body
Ability to perform technically advanced procedures as applicable
An understanding of quality assurance procedures
Experience of working in different laboratories
Experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects