Deputy Laboratory Manager - Microbiology

• The post holder will directly manage a group of approximately 60 staff including scientific, technical, support, and administrative staff.
• The post holder in collaboration with the Laboratory Operations Manager, Pathology Service Line Manager, Deputy Pathology Service Line Manager and Consultant Pathologists will provide a timely, high quality, accurate, cost-effective and safe service.
• The post holder will ensure the timely processing of patient samples serving UHP, ICB's representing 90 general practices.

Essential

• Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) by examination or hold an MSc in Biomedical Sciences or hold an equivalent qualification in a Clinical Pathology discipline or demonstrable experience.
• Hold A Post Graduate Management Diploma or demonstrable equivalent management experience
• State registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable

• A willingness to undertake study leading to qualifications required for career advancement.
• Trust recognised trained risk assessor.
• Leadership course, Trust or equivalent.

Essential

• Proven ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of the Pathology of disease in one or more disciplines within Blood Sciences.
• Specialist proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in the technical field of a Pathology discipline.
• Advanced analytical, scientific and technical skills commensurate with the Pathology speciality and seniority of the post-holder.

Desirable

• Participation in the Institute of Biomedical Sciences CPD scheme.
• Advanced Computing skills.
• Demonstrable experience LIMS and in particular Epic/Beaker

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiating and motivational skills.