Microbiology Laboratory Manager in Salisbury

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Microbiology department at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 8a Microbiology Laboratory Manager. As a state registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be responsible for leading the Microbiology service and will work closely with other members of the Microbiology leadership team and Head of Pathology to deliver a quality driven, patient focused service.

Following a joint procurement exercise as part of the South 6 Pathology Network, a managed service contract is soon to be implemented and the department will benefit from new equipment. Situated in modern facilities which provide the space and capacity to expand. A well-developed quality management system is in place and the laboratory is UKAS accredited and IBMS registered for training. The department has three laboratory areas and a category 3 facility. We currently offer an on call service overnight and run a separately staffed respiratory virus testing service overnight 7 days a week. The department is well respected within the hospital and maintains an excellent relationship with primary care.

Main duties of the job

Training and education are actively supported, and the laboratory is an IBMS registered training laboratory. Regular teaching, training and CPD activities are encouraged together with clinical governance meetings and regular staff feedback. This is a department and service that offers excellent opportunities for someone who would like to use their initiative, experience and strategic view to develop the service. Working with others as part of the Pathology management team, the successful candidate will make a positive, significant contribution to shaping a well-respected and proactive service.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff. We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services.

Person specification

• BSc Hons Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• State Registration as Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Healthcare related MSc/Specialist Higher Degree in Management or equivalent experience
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

• Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals
• Experience of human resource and financial management
• Experience of managing change
• Significant demonstrable experience of departmental management including maintaining good relationships with clinicians, finance, and general management
• Experience as internal consultant working with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve major change

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent operational and process management expertise
• Knowledge of financial reporting, analysis, and budgetary management
• Highly developed theoretical and practical knowledge of at least one or more services (bacteriology, virology or mycology)
• Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to pathology and the requirements of national organisations involved with pathology
• Aware of impact of national NHS strategies on future of pathology service delivery
• Knowledge of the NHS environment and the modernisation agenda
• Able to formulate and implement service plans for the development of a department within Pathology
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to influence colleagues
• Able to provide clear communication of complex information to multi-disciplinary groups of health professionals
• Able to make effective prompt decisions when faced with variable often highly complex information and situations, divergent views, and conflicting priorities
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise work despite the unpredictable nature of workload
• Able to deal with difficult and distressing situations with sensitivity and diplomacy

Benefits

• Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
• Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
• An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life’s challenges
• Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Uniform provided (where required)
• On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
• Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.