Neuropathology Service Manager / Section lead

We are a tertiary service, providing a comprehensive adult neuropathology, including muscle, nerve, neurosurgical and autopsy pathology for the population of Devon and Cornwall. The service works closely with the medical school to support a number of research projects and is part of one of three UK Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence. You will also be part of the Cellular & Anatomical Pathology Management and Leadership team and will be responsible for additional specialist services within the department. Experience in Neuropathology is advantageous, but not essential. This is an exciting time for Cellular Pathology in Plymouth, we are in the process of deploying Digital Pathology, upgrading the LIMS/EPR and working closely across the Peninsula Network to transform the delivery of pathology.

You will have extensive Cellular pathology experience, including the management of staff. You will have excellent leadership and training skills. You will hold a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Scientists and will be State registered with the Healthcare Professions Council.

If this is the next step for your development and you would like an informal discussion, please contact us.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Responsible for staff within the Neuropathology Laboratory, ensuring a timely, high quality, accurate service meeting the needs of our users.

Responsible for the management and day-to-day highly specialised clinical technical activities of Neuropathology.

The post holder will be responsible for the timely processing of the neuropathological specimens submitted for histological opinion from within the Trust and other hospitals across the Peninsula.

To work collaboratively with the Cellular & Anatomical Pathology Technical Service Lead and section leads to ensure a smooth running of the service, across all areas of the department, consisting of over 85 wte Clinical, Technical and Non-Technical staff.

To work closely with the Cellular & Anatomical Pathology Operations Manager in all aspects of the management of the department, will deputise for the Operations Manager in their absence.

Responsible for compliance with Human Tissue Authority legislation within Neuropathology and other specialist sections.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louise Keers Job title: Cellular Pathology Technical Lead Email address: Telephone number:

Dr. Aditya Shivane, Consultant Histopathologist and Head of Neuropathology on ()

Robert Archer, Cellular & Anatomical Pathology Operations Manager,

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