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We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Patient Safety Asia 5 Regional Lead, to perform the local Patient Safety Lead role in Hong/Macau and in Singapore as well as be responsible for oversight of patient safety activities in the Asia 5 region which includes Hong Kong/Macau, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. This role will also be responsible for assisting the Patient Safety Affiliate Leadership Team to ensure overarching integration of the China and Japan Patient Safety teams within the Asia region. As the Patient Safety Asia 5 Regional Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping our patient safety strategy for these key Asian markets with a focus on influential cross functional partnering and bringing local insights with regards benefit-risk and patient-centricity into the global product safety evaluation. Leveraging your expertise in regional regulations, Authority expectations and industry trends, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to enhance drug safety initiatives & visibility, regulatory compliance, and patient care.

Example Responsibilities:

· Perform the Affiliate Head of Patient Safety (AHoPS) role for Hong Kong/Macau and Singapore.

o Critical point of contact for authority on safety matters.

o Trusted and strategy partners providing input to global teams, industry and to the local business.

o Patient centric focus decision making.

o Pro-active local leadership & forecasting.

· Develop and execute patient safety strategies within the Asia 5 markets with a patient-centric approach, ensuring alignment with local regulations, cultural nuances, and business objectives.

· Provide strategic guidance and direction to cross-functional teams on patient safety considerations throughout the product lifecycle.

· Ability to identify and communicate potential safety risks associated with our products in the Asia 5 markets and provide input into the global benefit-risk evaluation.

· Cultivate collaborative relationships with regulatory authorities, industry organizations within the region to influence patient safety policies and promote patient-centricity in pharmacovigilance practices.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety processes, systems, and capabilities in the Asia 5 region, leveraging data analytics and innovative technologies.

· Serve as a subject matter expert on patient safety regulations and guidelines specific to the Asia 5 markets, providing strategic guidance and training to internal stakeholders as needed, with a focus on fostering a patient-centric culture within the organization.

· Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and other relevant functions to ensure alignment of patient safety strategies with broader business objectives and regulatory requirements in each market.

· Represent the company in patient safety audits, inspections, and other regulatory interactions specific to the Asia 5 markets, ensuring timely responses to findings and implementation of corrective actions.

· Monitor and assess the impact of changes in patient safety regulations and guidelines in the Asia 5 markets, proactively adapting strategies, and processes to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.

· Contribute to the development of patient safety-related communications tailored to each market, including safety assessments, risk management plans, and regulatory submissions, with a focus on transparency, patient engagement, and empowerment.

Qualifications:

· Degree in pharmacy, life sciences, or a related field.

· Broad and long-term experience in pharmacovigilance within the pharmaceutical industry.

· Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with experience building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the region and prioritizing patient perspectives.

· Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve common goals in the Asia 5 markets.

· Experience in patient safety auditing, inspection readiness, and regulatory interactions specific to the Asia 5 markets is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Other Requirements:

· Proven track record of developing and implementing patient safety strategies in the Asia 5 markets, with deep understanding of regional regulations, guidelines, and industry standards.

· Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data and insights into actionable recommendations for the Asia 5 markets.

· Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and driving results with a sense of urgency.

· Strong negotiating and conflict resolution.

· Coaching capabilities.

· Prepared to travel as required.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Take a key role in shaping the on-going direction/strategy patient safety in the Trust. Including the roll out of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF). Develop systems to ensure that strategic risks are identified and reports to the Board through the assurance framework; Lead the continual development of the clinical governance strategy, ensuring that each division continues to advance their clinical governance and risk management development plans and develop systems for monitoring progress through divisional boards; In conjunction with and on behalf of the Chief Nurse and Medical Director, be responsible for the formulation and implementation of the Trusts strategic plans for quality, patient safety, clinical effectiveness, risk, and health & safety; including implementing NHSi/NHSEs 2019/2020 National Patient Safety Strategy. Provide support, expert advice and overseeing the delivery of the clinical governance work programme, implementing governance and quality objectives at Trust and divisional level; Ensure the quality, consistency and timeliness of clinical governance information provided to the clinical divisions, executive management team and the Trust Board is developed and improved; Be responsible for development of the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, ensuring that it aligns to best practice and fosters and develops a culture of risk maturity within the Trust; Ensure there is appropriate training and development in place with regard to risk management for Board, senior managers and frontline staff;

Executive Director - Quality and Patient Safety (528713) Department of Health Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth Applications must be submitted by Sunday 28 April, 2024 11:55 PM Position details Applications close: Sunday 28 April, 2024 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 9 Salary: $165,446 to $182,913 per annum Employment type: Full Time Region: North Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston Job description: The Executive Director of Quality and Patient Safety (EDQPS) is responsible for the effective leadership and management of the Hospital’s North Safety, Quality, Risk and Service Program and for providing leadership and direction in the ongoing strategic development and evaluation of quality and patient safety systems and processes within a clinical governance framework. Provide effective and inclusive implementation of the National Safety & Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation scheme, the National Aged Care Quality Standards,…

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15th April, 2024 About usHealthdirect Australia is a government-owned, not-for-profit organisation who works with purpose and dedication to help Australians actively manage and improve their health.Our virtual services are easily accessible via multiple channels, including helplines, video call solutions, apps and websites and cater for Australians at all stages of life, ranging from practical and emotional support during pregnancy through to advice about aged care and helping Australians through the COVID-19 pandemic. About the opportunityThe National Health Services Directory (NHSD) is a joint initiative of all Australian governments, delivered by Healthdirect Australia, to enable health professionals and consumers access reliable and consistent information about health services. The NHSD plays an important role within the health system as a component of national digital health infrastructure.In NHSD, the Engineering Lead is a technically hands-on member who will lead members of the team for optimal outcomes to the Directory that delivers value to Healthdirect stakeholders. The NHSD utilizes a…

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior doctor in training (above ST4 or equivalent) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join the Department of Acute Medicine, Whipps Cross University Hospital, as a chief registrar.


The chief registrar role provides senior trainees with 40-50% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement. Learning that chief registrars gain from the Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP’s) bespoke development programme will be put into practice in a supported environment that provides autonomy, flexibility and support to develop and support projects that address key local challenges and priorities. This may include service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce, and sustainability.

The chief registrar role is a leadership role for senior specialty trainees. The role provides 40-50% protected time to develop and implement local initiatives focusing on, for example, service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce and sustainability.

Chief registrars benefit from access to a bespoke taught development programme provided by the RCP, which runs from September 2024 to June 2025 and comprises five 2-day modules that chief registrars are expected to attend.

The chief registrar will ideally report to and be mentored by the medical director, a nominated deputy, or other senior clinical leader. The mentor role requires a minimum time commitment of monthly 1 hour meetings with the chief registrar, and this commitment should be taken into account when nominating a suitable mentor.

The chief registrar will also have a named educational supervisor for their clinical role, who may or may not be the same as their clinical supervisor.

There will be formal educational oversight of the role, with an induction, educational agreement, personal development plan and regular appraisals.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.



The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.



Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.



We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues 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.

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.

For NTN posts, the chief registrar role may be undertaken in programme or out of programme (training or experience), to be determined locally depending on local workforce requirements and individual training needs and preferences.

Any necessary extension to certificate of completion of training (CCT) date is also negotiated and approved locally, with involvement of the Training Programme Director (TPD)/Head of School where appropriate.

Approval of the relevant Specialist Advisory Committee will be required for OOPT requests.

NTN trainees must discuss applications for chief registrar roles with their education supervisor and TPD in advance of applying. Permission to apply for the role must be obtained from the TPD.

The principle requirement of the GMC is that the chief registrar role should be undertaken at a site approved by the GMC for training in the applicants’ specialty. For LEDs, local discussion should occur with the Trust chief registrar lead and educational supervisor to ensure suitability for the programme.

Local assessment of prior experience to be at ST4 or above will be made within the Trust.


This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Be accountable for appointing, coordinating and supporting the work of RRDN Specialty and Settings Leads. The Medical Health & Care Research Director to support the Specialty Leads and the NMAHP Health & Care Research Director to support the Settings Leads Facilitating and promoting cross-specialty and cross-setting collaborations Developing and maintaining positive and constructive relationships with health and care leaders to ensure capacity and capability of the professional research workforce Ensuring expert advice is provided to RDN leaders and their teams, along with RDN stakeholders regarding study design and delivery to optimise deliverability and assist in the identification of sites and Principal Investigators Providing expert advice to the research delivery workforce regarding study delivery Responsible for working with health and care professional leaders to support the workforce development of research delivery leadership and associated staff including clinical and non-clinical staff Working closely with the Regional Research Leadership Office to develop complementary activities regarding strategic workforce development BUSINESS PLANNING Be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of a 3-year RRDN Strategic Implementation Plan in line with the RDN strategic aims and national 3-year plan. The RRDN Strategic Implementation Plan will be developed in conjunction with regional partners, including NHSE regional offices, ICSs, AHSNs, patients and the public Contribute to the oversight and development of RRDN business, financial, strategic development and impact plans, and associated reports OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Be accountable for appointing, coordinating and supporting the work of RRDN Specialty and Settings Leads. The Medical Health & Care Research Director to support the Specialty Leads and the NMAHP Health & Care Research Director to support the Settings Leads Ensure that the RRDN is managed in line with the requirements of the RRDN Host Organisation Contract Ensure that the RRDN provides effective, high quality and nationally consistent services Ensure that relevant national strategies, policies and frameworks are fully implemented and associated targets met Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. 
This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.
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Provides direct psychiatric clinical services to consumers of mental health in Princess Alexandra Hospital and will lead Community Mental Health Teams in delivering high quality clinical care to patients within the MSAMHS.
Provide high level of clinical leadership in clinical care provision and in the development and review of clinical practice and of procedures, protocols and policies that support the provision

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About the role The purpose of this role is to provide professional and operational leadership to the nursing personnel across Ambulatory Outpatient Services, to facilitate the delivery of a culturally responsive, consumer/person focused health care service that meets the needs of Ambulatory Outpatient Services, whilst enacting directions, priorities to achieve defined outcomes, targets and key performance indicators. This role undertakes enhanced relationship management through collaboration with the interprofessional team, internal and external stakeholders and partners to improve health outcomes across Ambulatory Outpatient Services.   About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, proactively develops relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, diffuses high tension effectively and delivers messages clearly while maintaining respect and effective interactions with diverse groups of stakeholders. Teamwork – role models collaborative behaviour and consistently uses a range of strategies to develop others. Fosters a team environment that values and supports differences…

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Executive Director - Allied Health Services (North West) (515478)


Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Allied Health North West


Applications must be submitted by Sunday 12 May, 2024 11:55 PM

Position details



Applications close:
Sunday 12 May, 2024 11:55 PM AEST



Award/Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional Practitioner, Level 5, Grade 6



Salary:

$165,080 to $168,176 per annum



Employment type:
Full Time



Region:
North West



Location:

North West Regional Hospital



Job description:

The Department of Health have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, direction, and governance for Allied Health Services across Hospitals North West including acute,




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Deputy Director of Allied Health and Support Services







Date:  18 Apr 2024







Site:  VCCC (Parkville)







Location:  MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000







Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre







Unit:  Allied Health Admin







Division:  Chief Nursing Officer







Department:  Allied Health







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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, strategic and enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of the Whipps Cross Health and Care Services Strategy, and to contribute to the development and delivery of the out-of-hospital and integrated care transformation programmes within the scope of the Integrated Delivery Framework for Waltham Forest, Redbridge and Whipps Cross Hospital.

You will work with partners in the local health and care system to identify opportunities in the development of service transformation programmes at Whipps Cross Hospital in order to deliver high quality, sustainable and affordable healthcare services for the local population.

The redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital offers an unprecedented opportunity to regenerate a unique site and create an integrated health, care and wellbeing campus connecting community, primary and social care services. This role will support the Trust to develop and implement new clinical pathways and innovative ways of working through an integrated care offer, while engaging with local authorities, healthcare providers and others in the wider healthcare system to ensure a joined-up approach that is aligned to the NHS Long Term Plan and the strategies within the North East London Integrated Care System.

Proposed interview date:24th May 2024

The role will be responsible for engaging with staff, service users and other stakeholders to support the development of integrated models of care service strategies and associated delivery plans. The post holder will work with the Whipps Cross clinical teams, Barts Health’s Clinical Boards and wider system partners to ensure plans are aligned and implemented throughout the duration of the programme.

As Associate Strategy Delivery Director, you will need strong leadership skills and the ability to manage the production of service delivery plans, ensuring the appropriate team/s plan the necessary action to deliver the required outputs and achieve desired outcomes. You will need the ability to think strategically with an efficient skill set in programme and project management. You will need excellent communication skills to engage with partners, staff, service users and other stakeholders to support the development of integrated models of care services strategies and associated delivery plans. You will have considerable experience of meeting performance targets and you will have a professional and resourceful approach. You should be able to work autonomously and to tight deadlines within a fast paced and demanding environment.

The post is advertised as a fixed term position and we are happy to consider secondment opportunities.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. 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.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager

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.

We would encourage applicants to contact Rob Selley, Strategy Delivery Director r.selley@nhs.net


This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024

Responsible for supporting the Directorate Manager for Cellular Pathology in strategically develop the Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services Act as the Laboratory Manager for the Department, taking responsibility for the management of the department, its resources and technical services including the scientific and clerical staff, finance, equipment and space. The responsibility covers the following main areas of specialisation: Paediatric and Adult Histopathology, Adult and Paediatric Mortuaries, across all MFT sites; Oxford Road Campus, Trafford, Wythenshawe, and North Manchester General Hospitals. Be responsible for the department achieving its financial expectations in terms of achieving savings targets, income generation and ongoing budget review, whilst engaging in appropriate Divisional meetings. Review the staffing structure of the Histopathology Departments to ensure that each area has adequate staffing levels with an appropriate skill mix. Be actively involved in ongoing procurement projects assessing all essential equipment making sure it is fit for purpose, fully operational and has the capacity for expansion which aligns with the strategic vision for the department. Assess space and laboratory configuration to allow for expansion where/ when necessary. Develop business plans and respond to future tenders making sure that Histopathology is in the best position to compete for work across Greater Manchester, the North West and beyond and as appropriate. With senior colleagues, be responsible for the overall operation and development of the laboratory service areas providing a quality led, efficient and safe service and providing specialist advice on technical issues. With the Clinical Director and Directorate Manager lead the Histopathology Senior Management Team allocating staff and resources to maximum benefit. Be an active member of the Cellular Pathology Senior Leadership Team, proposing and driving the strategic direction of the directorate. Be the professional Biomedical Scientist lead for all laboratory staff within the management remit of the post, responsible for professional aspects of the service and encouraging the highest professional standards through personal and staff development. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


It’s all here to discover at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). As the UK’s largest Trust, we offer unparalleled career opportunities, a great work/life balance in one of the country’s most exciting cities – and the chance to do something absolutely unique with your knowledge.

We have an exciting opportunity for a lead Health Care Scientist to develop and deliver the strategy to drive forwards innovation for MFT Histopathology service.

Under the auspices of Cellular Pathology, MFT has Adult and Paediatric Histopathology departments sited at the Oxford Road Campus and Wythenshawe Hospital sites. The Directorate also provides a comprehensive Diagnostic Cytology service as well as a Cervical Cytology testing service supporting HPV testing for the whole North West also on-site at the Oxford Road Campus.

Are you the leader we are looking for to oversee the work of our Histopathology service and who will ensure that we continue to offer high-quality services to the Trust? In conjunction with the Clinical Director and Directorate Manager for Cellular Pathology, you will be responsible for the overall operation and development of the Histopathology laboratory service. You have the responsibility for managing a team to successfully deliver all aspects of laboratory operations, from motivating staff to maintaining the department’s finances; this is a multi-layered role that requires an ambitious leader.

As Histopathology evolves, we wish to embrace technological developments and utilise SMART automation to support delivery of our service and are currently implementing Digital Pathology across all sites.

We are looking for a visionary leader with excellent communication skills and a management qualification, or evidence of developed management skills. HCPC registered, you will have significant Histopathology experience, with a good awareness of current issues in the pathology service, health and safety legislation and UKAS standards. You will be a leader with strategic capability, who can drive forward modernisation in the context of financial efficiency. You must have tactical ability and the necessary skills to fully understand the financial position facing the NHS and be willing to change the face of Pathology by being innovative and creative.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.


• Responsible for supporting the Directorate Manager for Cellular Pathology in strategically develop the Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services
• Act as the Laboratory Manager for the Department, taking responsibility for the management of the department, its resources and technical services including the scientific and clerical staff, finance, equipment and space.
• The responsibility covers the following main areas of specialisation: Paediatric and Adult Histopathology, Adult and Paediatric Mortuaries, across all MFT sites; Oxford Road Campus, Trafford, Wythenshawe, and North Manchester General Hospital’s.
• Be responsible for the department achieving its’ financial expectations in terms of achieving savings targets, income generation and ongoing budget review, whilst engaging in appropriate Divisional meetings.
• Review the staffing structure of the Histopathology Departments to ensure that each area has adequate staffing levels with an appropriate skill mix.
• Be actively involved in ongoing procurement projects assessing all essential equipment making sure it is fit for purpose, fully operational and has the capacity for expansion which aligns with the strategic vision for the department.
• Assess space and laboratory configuration to allow for expansion where/ when necessary.
• Develop business plans and respond to future tenders making sure that Histopathology is in the best position to compete for work across Greater Manchester, the North West and beyond and as appropriate.
• With senior colleagues, be responsible for the overall operation and development of the laboratory service areas providing a quality led, efficient and safe service and providing specialist advice on technical issues.
• With the Clinical Director and Directorate Manager lead the Histopathology Senior Management Team allocating staff and resources to maximum benefit.
• Be an active member of the Cellular Pathology Senior Leadership Team, proposing and driving the strategic direction of the directorate.
• Be the professional Biomedical Scientist lead for all laboratory staff within the management remit of the post, responsible for professional aspects of the service and encouraging the highest professional standards through personal and staff development.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the ‘NHS England’ website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!






This advert closes on Sunday 16 Jun 2024

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At this exciting time for the Trust, we are looking for a talented individual to join as our Associate Director of Strategy working to the Chief Strategy Officer who is board director.

You will work alongside executive directors and the senior leadership team in the coordination and publication of a new trust strategy which will steer the trust through the next five years.

This role will require someone to work independently across the organisation and with senior partners to ensure the strategy is aligned with our wider system and encompasses our plans for medical services, digital, people and management of our finances over the long term.

Alongside this role, the individual will be required to lead strategic projects to ensure the delivery of the strategy. This will include leading the trust annual business planning process to ensure our services align with our budgets and enable to delivery of the 5-year strategy.

We are open to hearing from individuals from a range of backgrounds with a successful track record of strategy work at a consulting firm or in-house strategy work. Experience in the NHS is not essential but may be useful.

The individual may be already operating in a senior position or looking to step into their first director position. The key skills required to be successful in the role will include:
• Self-starter, skilled problem solver with a can-do attitude, able to deliver at pace and in a highly pressured environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder relationship skills.
• Excellent, engaging communicator.
• Able to work across multi-functional teams to draw key themes.
• Experience of initiating and delivering complex cross-organisation projects.
• Experience in managing up and across. This role will require someone to work closely with the board of directors but also with peers and stakeholders, so being able to adapt style to stakeholders will be key.
• Strong literacy and MS PowerPoint skills ensuring large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data can be distilled and communicated in a simple, effective way.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) covering three hospitals and a range of community services is a leading NHS trust known for its ambitious achievements.

Over the last few years, alongside the pandemic, the trust has delivered a new £100m hospital, implemented a new digital patient record system bringing together 200 IT systems into one, delivered the Frimley Excellence continuous improvement programme and played a leading role in one of the most advanced integrated care systems in the country. The trust has recently been selected to build a £1.3bn hospital to open in 2030 and has large aspirations for the future.

Please review the attached job description and person specification for detailed information on the main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Apr 2024

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