• Deliver a safe and high‑quality laboratory service, making sure test results are accurate and reliable.
• Provide expert scientific advice to doctors, managers, and other healthcare staff.
• Lead and manage a team of staff, including recruitment, training, and performance.
• Oversee one of the five key pathology areas: Biochemistry, Cellular Pathology, Haematology, Microbiology, or Transfusion.
• Ensure the laboratory meets all regulatory standards and keeps its professional accreditation.
• Support continuous improvement by planning resources, checking quality, and guiding staff development.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, highly driven Consultant Anaesthetist with a passion for obstetrics to join our expert and energetic team. This is an ideal opportunity to be part of a dedicated anaesthetics team in which there are many development opportunities. We are currently growing our elective caesarean section capacity and expanding the Obstetric Anaesthetic team, which provides a unique opportunity for a consultant looking to drive improvements to help us deliver the highest quality care to our patients.

The successful applicant will work obstetric sessions at the Princess Royal Hospital. Additional theatre sessions may be based at either The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital or The Princess Royal Hospital depending upon your special interest. The post will consist of 10 PAs with on-call responsibility at PRH.

• This role helps keep the hospital ward clean, safe and well organised.
• You will make sure supplies like food, linen and equipment are stocked and in good condition.
• You will support nurses by helping with meals, moving equipment and talking to patients.
• You will attend meetings and share useful information with the team.
• You will follow safety rules and training to protect yourself and others.
• You may sometimes work in emotional or busy situations, always under the guidance of a nurse. 

• The role supports Medical Examiners in checking the details and causes of death.
• It involves helping families, doctors, and other services by giving advice and answering questions.
• You will review patient records to gather information and help with the death certification process.
• The job includes arranging and leading meetings with bereaved families to offer support.
• You will also help with referrals to the coroner when needed and make sure everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
• This role requires good communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work under pressure.

• You will support the Health and Safety Team in providing an effective service across the Trust, working in both clinical and non-clinical settings.
• You will provide education/ training and support to staff in relation to Personal Protective Equipment in the provision of a caring and safe environment, including Respiratory Protective Equipment fit testing.
• You will undertake administrative tasks relating to H&S Team activities, including data entry and reporting of RPE fit testing records.
• You will undertake other tasks in support of the H&S Team’s work, which may include visits to clinical and non-clinical workplaces across the Trust.
• You will demonstrate competence in generic and specialist H&S-related skills as required within a timeframe agreed with your manager, following the completion of appropriate training and education which will include qualitative and quantitative fit testing methods.