Pathology Training, Education And Development Manager

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to apply for the Band 8a post of Pathology Training, Education and Development Manager within the Pathology Department at Hywel Dda University Health Board.
The post holder will act as the training Lead for Hywel Dda University health board pathology service.
The successful post holder will join the team at an exciting time and will become a key stakeholder in the development of the innovative regional
network of excellence. The individual will initially be employed by HDUHB until a regional management model is established. The post will then transition into a regional role.
The post holder will have the skills, knowledge and experience to promote a learning culture across all areas of Pathology. They will provide expert advice, information and guidance to the Operational Managers, Site Managers and other senior staff on matters relating to Pathology Education and training. This will include travel between various sites on a relatively regular basis – as dictated by site requirements.
The successful candidates hospital base can be discussed at interview.
Duties will include, but not be limited to, take the lead in maintaining the training status of the laboratory, promote and support training within pathology as well as with external bodies and academic institutions and Development of training plans and associated training materials.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 15/04/2024.