Immunology Scientific and Operational Lead | Barts Health NHS Trust
Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership. One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership brings together the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation, dedicated to the provision of high quality and cost-effective pathology services.
We are in search of a proactive, dynamic Scientific and Operational lead. The post holder must possess a thorough understanding of service management and transformation. You will drive business performance and growth whilst ensuring we deliver an effective service to our internal and external service users
The role is a key strategic position, developing and delivering our local, trust and network strategy. The East and South East NHS Pathology Network Immunology service provides services to Bart’s Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
The Immunology department provides a comprehensive service for in-patients as well as operating a regional referral service. We are a progressive and busy department looking for an enthusiastic person to lead this excellent team. You will have experience of leading an Immunology service, be organised and work well under pressure
The department has state of the art flow cytometry facilities, ELISA processors, Phadia 250 analysers for autoimmunity and allergy, and automated immunofluorescence processors. The department is involved in translational research and had a range of specialist / bespoke manual assays.We are a national referral centre for some biological monitoring tests.
Training and Development
We are supported by an active teaching-hospital environment, with a comprehensive range of accredited CPD activities and we actively encourage professional development. The Immunology department is located in a purpose built Pathology and Pharmacy Building at the Royal London Site.The laboratory is fully UKAS accredited, and has full HCPC/IBMS/STP/HSST training status
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
The department is the hub service for the East and South East NHS Pathology Network, with consolidation of Immunology on the Royal London Hospital site.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
If you wish to discuss this post or to arrange an informal visit please contactChris SCOTT, Scientific and Operational Lead ,chrisscott@nhs.net
Dr Liz WALKER, Consultant Clinical Scientist, liz.walker8@nhs.net
This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024