NEPSEC Training Centre Manager and Assistant Director

We are seeking a new Training Centre Manager and Deputy Director for the North of England Pathology and screening education centre based in Wakefield.

The role of NEPSEC is to lead on the development of the workforce to meet the requirements of the cervical cancer screening programme, both now and in the future.

Additionally, the centre provides training to support those providing a diagnostic cytology service and course programmes that support the development of Biomedical Scientists undertaking specimen dissection and more recently histopathology reporting.

NEPSEC also provides sample taker training at update and basic level for the cervical screening programme in the East Midlands and basic training of nurses in the South East Coast of England. It achieves this through close working relationships with those involved in these different areas to develop a range of appropriate, high-quality training initiatives and programmes.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the SYBP Scientific Director, the Assistant Director and Training Centre Manager is responsible for the operational, financial, HR, and strategic management.

Strategic alignment of training centre with the goals and objectives of SYB Pathology.

Provision of a comprehensive training service, its sustainability, and continuous development.

Quality of service and its continuous development and improvement in order to provide the best, effective, and user-centric training service.

Financial planning and delegated budget management. This includes working to agreed financial targets and managing budgetary outcomes.

Development and management of sustainable commercial and income-generating capabilities.

Implementation and management of the requirements specified in the policies and procedures of the Organisation.

Implementation of National and Local legislations and policies and compliance management.

Implementation of the relevant professional and accreditation standards and compliance management.

Implementation and management of compliance with service agreements and contracts.

Staff engagement and continuous workforce support and development.

Active engagement with service users, Commissioners, professional bodies and organisations, academia, and industry and building and management of productive relationships with all service users, stakeholders, and the public.

Promotion of the values of the Host Trust and culture of transparency, accountability, and responsibility.

About us

NEPSEC is an NHS collaborative service hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHSFT.

The Training centre is located in Wakefield with easy access to motorway and rail networks.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master level in Biomedical / Clinical Science, or equivalent experience.
• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
• Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
• To have attained the RCPath / IBMS Certificate in Advanced Practice in Cervical Cytology.
• NHSCSP or BSCC/IBMS Certificate of competence.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

Desirable

• Leadership / Management qualification or post-graduate diploma, or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in staff management in multiple supervisory positions and leading expanded and high complex teams.
• Experience in Training Course Planning.
• Proven leadership skills in a complex, challenging environment with a strong, inclusive leadership style.
• Extensive experience of successful senior management in a complex pathology department within an organisation.
• Extensive experience of management of staff in line with established HR policies.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with a wide range of management policies.
• Understanding of the centre and wider NHS training agenda, and their application in an educational setting.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of budget management including analysis and interpretation of highly complex principles and processes linked to income, expenditure.
• Extensive experience in Pathology training management.
• Proven track record in the development and delivery of business plans and business development cases which take account of the organisation's strategic direction.
• Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills with excellent change management skills including major service reconfiguration.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant scientific and clinical knowledge appropriate to cytology.
• Proven leadership skills in a complex, challenging environment with a strong, inclusive leadership style.
• Knowledge of the relevant standards, legislation, national and local policies and accreditation requirements relating to all aspects of service.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to deal with a number of conflicting priorities in a calm and professional manner working to demanding timescales.
• Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills with excellent change management skills including major service reconfiguration.
• Understanding of the NHS plan and improvement agenda in particular aspects relevant to pathology training requirements.
• Competent user of MS Office applications including MS Teams.
• Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive, contentious or emotive information to individuals or groups in a clear and concise manner.
• Analytical and judgemental skills in evaluating complex ranges of issues including but not limited to Quality, Service Development, Organisational and Staffing Issues.
• Ability to anticipate problems, appraise risks and make effective decisions.
• Understanding of management and operational arrangements within the wider health community.
• Strong analytical skills, literacy, IT, and numeracy skills with the ability to produce and deliver a range of documents or presentations for a wide variety of audiences.

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North of England Pathology and screening education centre

3, Silkwood Business Park, Fryers Way, Wakefield

Wakefield

WF5 9TJ

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