Histology Improvement Lead inCoventry inCoventry PUBLISHED FRI 25 OCT 2024

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) have Pathology Laboratories across three Hospital sites: Coventry Hospital, George Eliot Hospital and Warwick Hospital offering services to 1.8 million patients across the region.

Departments within CWPS include Chemistry and Immunology, Haematology, Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Pathology, Histopathology, Pre-Analytics including Phlebotomy, and Mortuary services. With a dedicated workforce of over 500 staff, CWPS provide a range of tests across many different analysers and equipment, using state-of-the-art technology and specialist techniques.

We having an exciting opportunity for a Histology Improvement Lead to join the team. The Histology Department has staff across the 2 Hospital sites (Warwick Hospital and University Hospital, Coventry (UHC)) who perform an array of histological techniques including dissection, embedding, microtomy, QC, special staining, immunohistochemistry, and digital scanning.

The Department is currently in a procurement with new equipment expected to be implemented next year. There is also a Digital Pathology system being introduced later this year at UHC. There is also on-going work on the Histology 6-point and you will lead on implementing actions from the plan as well as from Deep Dives conducted with staff.

You will be supporting the Cellular Pathology Manager and Senior Pathology Managers in horizon scanning and seeking new opportunities to transform Cellular Pathology including review of external trends applicable to service and implementation of these transformation opportunities.

You will lead on the development of plans for improvement in Histology, be able to make clear recommendations in complex scenarios, and be responsible for process management by resolving complex scientific and technical issues to ensure continuity of service.

We are looking for a dynamic, organised individual who is able to multitask, communicate with a wide array of staff, complete tasks/projects, as well as someone who is able to work well within a team and who can also work autonomously when needed. Knowledge of Cellular Pathology is essential.

The is a 12-month fixed-term/secondment post that will be responsible in delivering and embedding improvements within the Histology laboratories.

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You will also take ownership of, monitor and control a designated budget or budgets, and be accountable for identifying and delivering any cost improvement plans (CIP) as required to achieve defined financial targets for the CWPS Network.

In conjunction with the Management Team, you will maintain an open, proactive and collaborative culture within Pathology supported by effective two-way communication systems and processes that promote the achievements and activities of the relevant specialities and maintains clinical standards.

Take a lead in the propagation and maintenance of all laboratory aspects of the ISO standards/MHRA requirements, HTA regulations, HSE requirements and any other statutory regulations, and ensure the delivery of services in line with the principles of these standards and requirements throughout CWPS.

Be the expert in the use of the Quality management system, and oversees the effective development and/or management of all controlled documentation, non-conformities and audit reports within the system.

Manage the attendance and performance of all qualified and support staff members and be responsible for ensuring all staff fulfil and maintain their contractual requirements for mandatory training.

Design and work with the Pathology IT team on continuous developments, to ensure the most efficient use of the laboratory information system in the support of effective patient care within all Pathology specialties.

Lead by example to develop and maintain full engagement with all staff demonstrating motivational, presentation and training skills at all times.

For further details please see the attached job description.