Designed for pathology professionals, this interactive training day will enable you to step back and reassess your service, enabling you to reimagine a viable plan for improved capacity management. With the demand for pathology growing and pressure increasing on your team, there is no better time to take a day out and explore different ways to increase efficiency in your lab.
Lead your team to enhanced capacity management: what you will learn
Developed with convenience in mind: join this online course remotely
This course is available for in-house training
9:00 |
Join, tech support and opportunity to network in your breakout room
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9:30 |
Chair’s opening remarks
Katie Moss, Programme Director – Greater Manchester Diagnostic Networks, Chair of the Northwest Point of Care Strategy Group
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Widening diagnostic capacity | |
9:40 |
‘Hybridecentralisation’ of Pathology Services– Exploring new operating models to boost capacity in your laboratory
Katie Moss, Programme Director – Greater Manchester Diagnostic Networks, Chair of the Northwest Point of Care Strategy Group
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10:30 |
Questions and answers with Katie Moss
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10:40 |
Interactive discussion: Improving capacity & Balancing Demand
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11:10 |
Screen break
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Boosting your workforce capacity | |
11:30 |
Exploring the IBMS accredited apprenticeship programme: what impact has it had?
Gareth Richardson, Workforce Lead, Greater Manchester Diagnostic Network
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12:20 |
Questions and answers with Gareth Richardson & Katie Moss
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12:30 |
Interactive discussion: What novel approaches are you taking to attract qualified staff into your pathology service?
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1:00 |
Lunchtime screen break
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Making practical improvements | |
1:30 |
Patient‐centered pathology reporting to improve patient experience
Katie Moss, Programme Director – Greater Manchester Diagnostic Networks, Chair of the Northwest Point of Care Strategy Group
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2:20 |
Questions and answers with Katie Moss
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2:30 |
Interactive discussion: Integration initiatives to support illness prevention
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3:10 |
Questions and answers with Katie Moss
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3:30 |
Consolidated learning and close of day
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First-hand speaker experiences
A unique forum packed with examples of best practice, novel ideas and expert advice from:
Katie Moss is the Greater Manchester Diagnostic Network Programme Director with over 24 years’ experience of working within various NHS diagnostic and senior management roles and is now responsible for leading and directing the portfolio of the Greater Manchester Diagnostic Network.
After graduating with a 2:1 BSc in Biomedical Science, Katie was appointed as an NHS Trainee Biomedical Scientist where she worked and specialised in Microbiology for over 14 years. In that time, Katie went onto to complete a master’s in biomedical science and management Training Certificate before deciding upon a change of career. Katie went on to successfully undertake roles within Clinical Audit, Transformation and Programme Management whilst developing her educational achievements with the completion of various programme management and leadership qualifications.
Katie is now an influential and highly recognised member of the NHS diagnostic community who has proven experience of delivering complex transformation programmes, establishing multi stakeholder networks including the establishment of both the Greater Manchester Imaging and Pathology Networks and developing short- and long-term strategic business models.
Katie has a strong passion for diagnostic innovation and improving patient care through the adoption of new technologies and out of hospital diagnostics which support faster, real-time diagnosis and enable patients to have a greater ability to manage their own health and wellbeing.
Katie is the current chair of the Northwest Point of Care Strategy Group and is also responsible for leading the establishment of the Greater Manchester Physiological Sciences Network.
Outside of work, Katie is a mum to one, wife to one and dog parent to two bonkers spaniels. She often spends her down time, walking the dogs, playing netball and being a real foodie, she loves to eat out and experience different cuisine.
Gareth Richardson is a dedicated and quick-learning professional who has been employed by the NHS since his graduation from Lancaster University in 2009. He has trained as a registered HCPC Biomedical Scientist and has progressively enhanced his expertise in both scientific and managerial domains. Gareth earned a Master of Science in Clinical Biochemistry from Manchester Metropolitan University before pursuing managerial qualifications, including a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care from the same institution. Throughout his career, he has cultivated his skills and enthusiasm for staff training and development, having held various managerial positions. Currently, he serves as the workforce development lead for the Greater Manchester Imaging and Pathology Networks, where he is responsible for establishing and executing the strategic direction for workforce development in both imaging and pathology.
Pricing Structure
You can reserve a no-obligation place whilst you apply for funding
Expected attendees
With capacity at the forefront of everyone’s mind, now is the time to collaborate with your fellow pathology professionals, gather new ideas and drive your service forward. We would expect attendance from:
Past attendee feedback
This event follows on from our hugely successful laboratory events held earlier this year, including ‘Immunology National Networking Forum 2024’ and ‘POCT National Diagnostics Forum’. How were those forums received? Here is just a taste of the feedback we received:
‘Very useful knowledge sharing and networking. Good organisation’
POCT National Diagnostics Forum, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
‘Well done. Excellent achievement for all!’
POCT National Diagnostics Forum, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
‘A good learning experience. Interesting to hear what other POCT teams have achieved and their approach to things’
POCT National Diagnostics Forum, University Hospitals of Derby
‘Really interesting meeting new people with shared experiences and looking at different ways of working’
POCT National Diagnostics Forum, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
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