University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager
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An exciting internal opportunity has arisen for a senior leader to undertake the role of Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager.
This is a senior operational leadership role within the Pathology Directorate, responsible for the safe, effective and high-quality delivery of Cellular Pathology services at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
Reporting to the Directorate Manager, the postholder will work in close partnership with the Service Clinical Lead and Directorate Professional Lead as part of the Directorate senior leadership team.
The role provides visible, credible leadership to Cellular Pathology services and ensures that clinical priorities are translated into resilient, sustainable and high-performing operational delivery.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
The postholder will provide senior operational, workforce, quality and financial leadership for Cellular Pathology services, including Histopathology, Cytology and Mortuary services (as applicable).
Key Responsibilities Include
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- Leading the day-to-day operational delivery of Cellular Pathology services
- Ensuring compliance with ISO15189, HTA and relevant regulatory frameworks
- Providing senior leadership to Section Leads and multidisciplinary teams
- Managing delegated budgets and delivering agreed efficiency and productivity plans
- Ensuring workforce sustainability, professional development and succession planning
- Leading governance, risk and performance processes within the portfolio
- Working collaboratively with Consultant Histopathologists and clinical teams to ensure safe, timely and clinically responsive diagnostic services
The postholder will contribute to Directorate-wide planning and support cross-portfolio resilience.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dan Stevens
- Job title: Pathology Directorate Manager
- Email address: dan.stevens@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01752437853
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