Deputy Laboratory Manager - Histopathology (BMS)

at  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen on one of our South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Histopathology sites. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to embrace the role of Deputy Lab Manager for the discipline of Histopathology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Working alongside the Laboratory Manager, the experienced Lead Biomedical Scientist will help drive excellence in laboratory operations taking day -to -day responsibility for delivery of the laboratory service on the local site.
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) is on a transformational journey to fully integrate our existing pathology services, providing the best possible service for patients and clinicians across the Integrated Care System. Our mission is to deliver high-quality and innovative laboratory medicine solutions to patients, clinicians, and partners to improve health, add value to patient care, safeguard best clinical outcomes, and support the transformation of healthcare across SYB and beyond.

THE SYB PATHOLOGY NETWORK INCLUDES:

Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT)
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT)
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria

Provide expert knowledge and understanding of the local Histopathology service, acting as the senior subject matter specialist.
Manage day-to-day operations of the Histopathology Laboratory Service, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Regularly assess and update Histopathology procedures and techniques according to new guidelines and demands.
Work with other management colleagues to develop and deliver a cohesive Histopathology service and SYBP strategy.
Oversee analytical activities to ensure a timely, high-quality service.
Implement delegation schemes, ensuring staff understand their roles and engage in professional development.
Ensure the Histopathology service complies with regulatory standards and maintains an effective quality management system.
Investigate and resolve complaints, litigation issues, and adverse incidents, sharing learning across the network.
Ensure proper management of equipment (including procurement, installation and maintenance) and adherence to health and safety regulations.
Collaborate on policy development, produce reports, assist in business case preparation, and ensure appropriate staff cover for the service.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers 5 hospital sites, provides care from over 40 community settings and has an excellent reputation for research.
As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.