Deputy Laboratory Manager Cellular Pathology

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Senior Biomedical Scientist team in Cellular Pathology.

Located at Lincoln County Hospital the department delivers a centralised Histopathology service for Lincolnshire’s two NHS Trusts and their five main hospital sites, receiving in the region of 65,000 requests per annum. The laboratory provides an UKAS accredited service which includes Paraffin wax Histology, Diagnostic Cytopathology, Morphological staining, Special Staining and Immunocytochemistry. In addition to this the directorate has deployed a whole slide imaging system and first line Molecular diagnostics.

Main duties of the job

The primary purpose of this post is to support the Laboratory Manager’s to coordinate the day to day activities of the department and staff to ensure efficient workflow throughout the laboratory and the delivery of a quality service.

We expect the post holder to have a keen interest in Immunocytochemistry, first line Molecular testing and staff training in order to act as lead for these areas.

A further core role will also be to support the management team to deliver the Directorates Quality Management requirements and ensure continued successful UKAS accreditation.

Over the last fifteen years the Cellular Pathology Directorate has undertaken significant service development utilising Lean management systems to redevelop the a laboratory service ensuring optimal workflow and workforce efficiency. As a senior member of the team, the post holder will be expected to support and take an active role in continuous improvement activities and service improvements.

The department delivers a seven day service and as a senior member of the team the post holder will be expected to fully support this.

The successful candidate will be expected to hold Masters level qualification or IBMS HSD although candidates nearing completion of the above or with extensive experience are invited to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

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