Job Description

An exciting opportunity has come up within the East and South East London (ESEL) Pathology Network at the Homerton Hospital, for an enthusiastic Biochemistry Transformation and Compliance Lead, who shares our vision of a high-quality Biochemistry service, and invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced managers.A comprehensive transformation initiative is underway to forge a single, integrated pathology network spanning seven hospital laboratories. The envisioned 'hub and spoke' operational model revolves around The Royal London Hospital (RLH), a major trauma centre housing the London Air Ambulance, and linked to vital service laboratories supporting various clinical specialities across our affiliated hospital sites.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will take a lead on laboratory harmonisation and transformational projects, responsible for planning, day-to-day delivery, and subsequent performance management. Adjusting plans as necessary to ensure that risks and issues are managed and benefits are delivered.The post holder will also focus on laboratory compliance with relevant accreditations; contribute to service improvement initiatives, as well as facilitating delivery of the current service provision across the Partnership.The successful candidate for the role must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to organise and motivate staff.To be effective in this role you must have extensive experience of Biochemistry and delivering complex transformation projects, interacting with clinical users of the service, working at pace, working closely with a large and a complex stakeholder community.The appointee will line manage the Biochemistry quality and training team and work closely with the Biochemistry Scientific Lead, Clinical Scientist team and Operational Leads.About usThe NHS East andSouth EastLondon 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. xc2xa3126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by ourWe Carevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate,cultivateand 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 bandDate posted24 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalaryxc2xa361,927 to xc2xa368,676 a year Per annum incContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number259-7168646ESELJob locationsRoyal London HospitalLondonE1 2ESJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contactGreg Dearman, Biochemistry Scientific Lead: 0203 246 0443(Greg.Dearman@nhs.net)Please note: - All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to 6 months probation period.In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered.If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence.Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contactGreg Dearman, Biochemistry Scientific Lead: 0203 246 0443(Greg.Dearman@nhs.net)Please note: - All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to 6 months probation period.In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered.If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence.Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Experience of Biochemistry laboratory systems
• Knowledge of management of quality within the laboratory including working knowledge and experience of ISO15189
• Extensive years post registration experience
• Experience of teaching, supervising and training
• Demonstrate evidence of innovative practice
• Knowledge of evidence based practices in change management

• Awareness of scientific developments, modern technology and research in Biochemistry and how they may influence the future of Pathology.
• Experience of effectively managing staff
• Experience of auditing and evaluating service provision
• Experience of transformational projects and change management.

• High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude.
• Intermediate computer skills, good knowledge of a word processing & spreadsheet packages
• Advanced communication skills at all levels
• Able to clarify key points from diverse and complex sets of information.
• Excellent negotiation and co-ordination
• Ability to work as a team
• To have effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to initiate and implement change.

• Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making and delivering in a timely and confident manner
• Presentation skills
• Customer care skills

• Demonstrates an understanding of the statutory requirements of appropriate professional body
• Current laboratory knowledge of Biochemistry
• Knowledge of audit and quality programmes
• Quality management systems
• Knowledge of basic management techniques

• MSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD

• Evidence of management and leadership training.

• Experience of Biochemistry laboratory systems
• Knowledge of management of quality within the laboratory including working knowledge and experience of ISO15189
• Extensive years post registration experience
• Experience of teaching, supervising and training
• Demonstrate evidence of innovative practice
• Knowledge of evidence based practices in change management

• Awareness of scientific developments, modern technology and research in Biochemistry and how they may influence the future of Pathology.
• Experience of effectively managing staff
• Experience of auditing and evaluating service provision
• Experience of transformational projects and change management.

• High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude.
• Intermediate computer skills, good knowledge of a word processing & spreadsheet packages
• Advanced communication skills at all levels
• Able to clarify key points from diverse and complex sets of information.
• Excellent negotiation and co-ordination
• Ability to work as a team
• To have effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to initiate and implement change.

• Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making and delivering in a timely and confident manner
• Presentation skills
• Customer care skills

• Demonstrates an understanding of the statutory requirements of appropriate professional body
• Current laboratory knowledge of Biochemistry
• Knowledge of audit and quality programmes
• Quality management systems
• Knowledge of basic management techniques

• MSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD

• Evidence of management and leadership training.

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