Case Allocation Manager for Cellular Pathology | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

A fixed term opportunity has arisen at EKHUFT for a new role as Case Allocation Manager, predominantly to support the histopathology service within Cellular Pathology with the implementation of a points based caseload distribution of diagnostic work to its medical staffing. This will include digital distribution as digital pathology rolls out within both the EKHUFT team and the wider Kent and Medway Pathology Network. After the 1 year fixed term period and on the proviso that the fixed term period has been successful, funding will be sought to make the position substantive.

The successful applicant will ideally have demonstrable experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory and have a clear understanding of the issues at play within a busy multi-disciplinary diagnostic service. The successful candidate will be organised and be capable of demonstrating good time-management skills, have a good understanding of scientific principals and the importance of laboratory protocol.

We currently hold UKAS Accreditation ISO:15189, and this post supports the Quality Lead as well as acting as the deputy to the Chief BMS in all matters pertaining to histological methods.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team within Pathology at the EKHUFT Trust and to help shape future strategy and services for our local population. Our laboratory is positioned within the beautiful garden of England within close reach of the Kentish Coast, London and the continent, supported by excellent transport links. All in all, a great place to work, to live, to raise a family and to achieve a positive work life balance.

Cellular Pathology is based at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, providing a wide range of cellular diagnostics in a team based environment.

Kent and Medway Pathology Network is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 800 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million., We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Kent and Medway Pathology Network is at an exciting point of our network development with a new clinical director and managing director leading transformation including single Laboratory Information Management System, Managed Equipment Service and digital projects. We are developing a clinical strategy enabling pathology to drive change and improvement in patient pathways and population health.

You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of your employing Trust. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within this network.