Job summary
- Main area
- Healthcare Sciences
- Grade
- 8a
- Contract
- Permanent: N/A
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)
- Job ref
- 188-THQHH081224
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UHS - PAT Hisopathology
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £53755 to £60504
- Closing
- 08/01/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/01/2025
Employer heading
Cellular Pathology Research and Service Development Operations Manager
8a
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Cellular Pathology team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and proactive individual who understands the broad landscape of medical and academic research to join our team.
The post holder will play a crucial role in advancing diagnostic services, research, and innovation within pathology and will have proven skills in strategic thinking, decision-making, team leadership, change management, and a collaborative mindset. This role is intended as a strategic, outward-facing role with collaboration and engagement with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
The research histology department is a mature and well-established department within Cellular Pathology. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work alongside the University of Southampton Research and Clinical Trials Unit, supporting university researchers in their unique research, national multi-center, and commercial trials. Ìý
The Clinical Samples Project for Patient Benefit is a recent addition to the department thanks to Trust investment. The focus of this group is to facilitate the collection of fresh and fixed tissue samples in excess of diagnostic requirements under consent and within ethical regulatory frameworks. These tissues are intended for research and commercial use and this is an exciting and emerging area that requires further development.
The post holder will also have line management responsibility for a team of scientists, support workers, and clinical trial assistants working closely with the other operational managers across cellular pathology to supervise, support, and develop these staff.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. The development of our staff is central to the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitating your career progression.Ìý
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.Ìý
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.Ìý
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.Ìý
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.Ìý
In 2022, University Hospital Southampton was ranked in the top 10 for total recruitment amongst all acute NHS trusts with a large commercial & non-commercial research portfolio and so the successful candidate will be joining an enthusiastic, dedicated, and talented team who contribute to the newest innovations available to patients and translating these into clinical practice.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Ìý
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be responsible at an operational level for the delivery of commercial and non-commercial trial portfolioÌý
To have operational oversight of service improvement and developments across cellular pathology.
To manage the staff and resources within the Research Histology and Clinical Samples team to ensure high-quality, robust, reproducible, and safe services at all times.
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To liaise with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise effectiveness in all areas of the Cellular Pathology service.Ìý
To develop and foster relationships with commercial and non-commercial partners.Ìý
To report the current status of business developments and future plans on a regular (at least quarterly) basis to key stakeholders including but not limited to the Pathology Business Unit and UHS Commercial Team.
To take the lead on sourcing and writing grant applications or business cases for the purchase of new equipment.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant masters or equivalent experience
- Change management skills and experience
- Knowledge of QI methodologies and other relevant service improvement techniques
- Experience in the relevant governance structures around the use of patient tissue samples and develop frameworks for the use of digital images and clinical data in research.
- Project management expertise using appropriate tools and techniques
- Detailed knowledge of software and systems used in the operation of analytical platforms and transfer of patient / specimen data.
- A highly specialised and in-depth knowledge of clinical and scientific principles.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques involved in the management of people, finance, and other resources.
- Experience of establishing costs and business cases for services
Desirable criteria
- HCPC / Professional Body registration in relevant discipline
- Experience of working in a laboratory
- Recently published or experience of publishing research
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sue Shaw
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Dr. Hannah Markham, Consultant Histopathologist, [email protected], 02380 796443
Dr. Patricia Goggin, Consultant Clinical Scientist and Head of the BIU, [email protected], 02380 794807
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