Deputy Pathology Sample Reception Manager

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, focused and enthusiastic Deputy Pathology Reception Manager. The successful candidate will assist and deputise for the Pathology Reception manager in being responsible for all aspects of pathology reception at our hub laboratory at William Harvey Hospital (WHH), Ashford.

Applicants should have experience of working in an ISO 15189 pathology laboratory, solid people skills, excellent interpersonal sensitivity and the ability to multitask. In addition to this you will be expected to work with a variety of different staff and operate in sometimes challenging situations in order to maintain a safe, responsive and high quality operations response to modern demand.

The Pathology department comprises of Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Haemostasis and Thrombosis, Cellular Pathology and Microbiology.

Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion services are provided on all three acute hospital sites at The William Harvey Hospital (WHH) at Ashford, Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital (QEQMH) at Margate and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (K&CH). Centralised Cellular Pathology and Microbiology services are provided to all three acute hospital sites within EKHUFT from the WHH site. Immunology is also provided from the WHH site. Haemostasis and Thrombosis Laboratory is located within the Haemophilia Centre based at K&CH.

Main duties of the job

The Pathology department comprises of Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Haemostasis and Thrombosis, Cellular Pathology and Microbiology responsible for processing in excess of 11 million tests (3.5 million requests) per year. We also have point of care testing (PoCT), phlebotomy services and mortuary services across all sites.

• Assist and deputise for the Pathology Reception Manager in taking technical charge of and being immediately responsible for the multidisciplinary reception areas, deploying staff and resources as appropriate.
• The post holder will assist in being responsible for the day-to-day organisation and maintenance of work flow within the general Pathology reception and the send away section of the laboratory.
• Ensure that the quality of laboratory work is performed to a satisfactory standard at all times, is to a consistently high standard across the Trust and compliant with UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation.
• A key part of the postholder's role will be to develop and implement systems and procedures within the department to enable the service to run effectively, and to ensure it complies with legal requirements.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day."

If you are considering applying for any vacancy with East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) please ensure you are comfortable being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our hospital.

Unless you are informed in writing that your post does not require full vaccination, it will be a condition of your employment that you are and remain fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless you have medical exemption. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Foundation Degree or NVQ 4 or equivalent pathology laboratory experience.
• 2 years' minimum experience of working within an ISO 15189 pathology laboratory

Desirable

• Leadership Qualification Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety

Skills

Essential

• Experience of leading & supervising a team
• Good manual dexterity, Good basic IT skills, Good literacy and numeracy, Good communication skills, Ability to multi task

Desirable

• Previous experience of organising teams, and giving them positive focus and direction.
• Sound knowledge and experience of laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Foundation Degree or NVQ 4 or equivalent pathology laboratory experience.
• 2 years' minimum experience of working within an ISO 15189 pathology laboratory

Desirable

• Leadership Qualification Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety

Skills

Essential

• Experience of leading & supervising a team
• Good manual dexterity, Good basic IT skills, Good literacy and numeracy, Good communication skills, Ability to multi task

Desirable

• Previous experience of organising teams, and giving them positive focus and direction.
• Sound knowledge and experience of laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Rd, Willesborough,

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

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