About this role
Job summary
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) is a well established Pathology Network in the South Midlands. The Microbiology department is located at the University of Coventry and Warwickshire site.
The department focuses on Bacteriology, Parasitology and Mycology using a variety of diagnostic techniques.
The post is full time working within a small team managing the day to day activities of Microbiology and leading on the IT aspects of the department. CWPS has a dedicated ICT team that you will also work closely with.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Interviews planned for week commencing 30th November.
Main duties of the job
Lead on IT aspects of the Microbiology service.
Work in partnership with Pathology ICT and Trust ICT teams
Work in partnership with suppliers.
Lead on improvement and development projects within Microbiology
In addition you will be part of the department's senior Biomedical Scientist team and act as shift manager on a rotational basis being the point of contact on a daily basis for laboratory operational and HR matters. Experience of working in a Microbiology laboratory is essential.
The successful applicant will be a dynamic, organised individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate staff. There is a requirement to work effectively as part of a departmental and Pathology wide Section Manager team as well as managing individual work streams and deadlines.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.
We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordination of IT issues for Microbiology (maintenance and development). To take a lead role for the discipline in the CIRDAN upgrade team and provide post-upgrade expertise. Liaise with Pathology IT team to work on changes and investigate issues within the discipline. Lead role in procurement of new equipment and implementation of new tests with a specific focus on IT issues e.g. interfacing. To extract data from LIMS or other systems required for reports or to support change/developments.
The successful candidate will also be expected to effectively manage and lead the Microbiology service and team as part of the Microbiology senior team.
For full details please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oHCPC Registration oMSc, FIBMS or IBMS Special Examination oCompletion of IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent (such as CPSM logbook) oEvidence of CPD
Desirable
- oManagement qualification
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of experience working in a Clinical Laboratory as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist. oComprehensive understanding of NHS services/systems and NHS context (e.g. modernising pathology services). oDemonstrates ability in producing written reports/papers/documents to a high standard. oCommitment to change management to develop more innovative ways of working to improve service delivery. oStrong leadership and people management skills, and the ability to motivate and develop staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrates an in-depth knowledge in required discipline
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills. oHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail. oAbility to train other staff. oAbility to communicate technical information and results to other health professionals and be able to use telephone and email. oAdvanced IT and keyboard skills. oSupervisory skills. oGood planning and organisational skills. oProblem solving skills, including lateral thinking and ability to find creative solutions. oNegotiating and Influencing skills. oConsistently achieves against targets. oAbility to cope with a wide range of complex issues, prioritising effectively when dealing with competing demands.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)