Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Senior Hospital Scientist in Charge of Lab 200 Remuneration : $135,137.57 - $142,553.19 Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ523637 Location : Tamworth Hospital Applications Close : 20 October 2024 – 11:59pm About the opportunity A unique opportunity has arisen at our Tamworth Laboratory for our next Laboratory Manager.This medium to large laboratory supports a large rural Hospital and has a substantial outpatient clientele.The laboratory has over 70 employees and is the only 24-hour laboratory service in the New England.You will be leading a team of dedicated professionals in the departments of Transfusion, Haematology, Microbiology and Anatomical Pathology.You will also be continually looking for strategic opportunities to grow our business and provide vital clinical support to not only Tamworth Hospital but also the rest of the New England as Tamworth provides extended specialist testing for our 5 other smaller laboratories in Armidale, Glen Innes, Inverell, Moree and soon to be Narrabri.What we can offer you This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements.Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave.Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits.Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport.Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.What you'll be doing Responsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned laboratory.The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management.Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with negotiation skills, report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures.Proven leadership and management skills and experience including operational management, budget management, staff management and resource management.Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems.Extensive experience working in the laboratory including experience in staff training and competency assessment.Demonstrated understanding and sound knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems.Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases This is a Category A position.All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases.All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.New to NSW Health Pathology? The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.Working Rights This position is a permanent position.To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.Talent Pool If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work.We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.#J-18808-Ljbffr