About this role
Job summary
We have an exiting opportunity to join us here at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust to manage a team in an essential part of the pathology service.
You will be responsible for the day to day management of all functions for Blood Sciences Specimen Reception and Office.
This includes management of the service and the team of Medical Laboratory Assistants and administrative staff.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the Job description for further details of this role , however some of your duties will include the following:
You will manage all administration support activities for Blood Sciences Reception and Office including the Blood Sciences phone line, paper result distribution and stationery supplies
Perform any other duties, commensurate with the grade and in the interest of the service.
Produce a bench and shift rota for Blood Sciences Reception and Office, ensuring training, rotational and miscellaneous staffing needs are met
Manage the recording of changes to the rota due to staff sickness or short notice absences
Attend and organise all mandatory training for Blood Sciences Reception and Office
Assess the competence of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Medical Laboratory Support Workers, Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical Scientists to perform tasks relating to Blood Sciences reception and sign off as competent where necessary, and to inform Lead Biomedical Scientist of possible training needs for individual staff
Ensure that Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) and UKAS ISO standards are met in Blood Sciences Reception and Office
Maintain a high standard of work and comply with the Departmental and Pathology Quality Policies.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Specimen Reception and Office Manager role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent level of ability gained through substantial NHS experience in a management setting
Desirable
Management qualification (or working towards) Experience of working within an pathology Setting
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Knowledge and understanding of operational management within clinical services. Supervisory experience - ability to manage, lead and co-ordinate staff Experience of undertaking audits, analysing data and providing reports
Desirable
Awareness of Pathology KPIs
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).
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Broomfield
Court Road
Broomfield, Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)