Deputy Pathology Laboratory Manager

Duties and responsibilities: Develop practice including investigation and reporting, within your areas of specialist expertise. Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts. Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens and blood. Assist with research and development. Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations, within your specialist area of expertise.. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others. Promotes best practice in health and safety and security. Assist in maintaining and developing services. Lead others in the quality improvement of pathology services. Support and enable equality, diversity and rights. Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices Assist the Pathology Manager in maintaining and supporting the effective use of physical and financial resources Support the Pathology Manager by undertaking human resource activities for the pathology team.Who we're looking for: Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences. Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council. Experience in a haematology/blood transfusion or biochemistry hospital scientific laboratory. Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation Experience working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation across a variety of laboratories Experience Managing across teams and hospital laboratories. Working Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours, participation in on-call rota & covering core hour shifts weekdays early & lates plus weekend days Contract Type: Permanent Benefits We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assuranceOur Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating togetherOur people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible