General Manager - Pathology

General Manager - Pathology

The closing date is 26 April 2026

Previously shortlisted applicants need not apply.

We are seeking a blood sciences manager to provide general management leadership and input into the pathology directorate. The primary role is to contract manage the delivery of pathology services from our third party partner and lead demand management. The focus will be to ensure quality of service provision and secure demand management initiatives to ensure best value. The directorate is diverse, including London Bowel Cancer Screening Hub, Cytology Training Hub, Mortuary Services, Point of Care Testing, Blood Transfusion Service and the primary focus on contract management of the pathology service to the Trust.

We are seeking a proactive assured leader who can make sound decisions under pressure and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.

Although leadership experience within blood sciences is highly desirable, a strong background in biomedical science will also provide a strong platform for success. The post holder will support the Clinical Director for Pathology and represent the service at Divisional, Trust and network level meetings as required, and will also be part of the Trust Silver on call rota.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational delivery, performance and governance for an agreed portfolio of clinical services.
• Proactively contract manage the service delivery and performance of outsourced pathology laboratory provider.
• Lead directorate teams to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of high quality patient centred services, strategic planning, service development and change programmes, driving innovation, modernisation and high levels of staff and patient satisfaction.
• Responsible for the delivery of financial, quality, performance, productivity and workforce targets, local and national, as agreed through the business planning, appraisal and personal development processes.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to assure delivery of financial management and the deployment of resources in line with the Trust's financial plan and in accordance with its financial governance requirements, including delivering contracted activity levels and managing related pay and non pay expenditure within agreed budgets, achieving required levels of cost improvement and underpinning service line profitability.
• Lead the development and delivery of the business plan to ensure continuous service improvement, quality and financial efficiency. Lead on specific divisional or cross Trust projects as required.

Education & Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience in one or more pathology specialty.
• Post graduate qualification or equivalent in pathology.
• Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS).
• HCPC Registration.

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant experience leading a complex pathology service.
• Significant NHS/public sector experience and knowledge, including up to date knowledge and understanding of NHS system reform.
• Proven experience of effective performance and budgetary management and control, including achieving annual targets on a regular basis.
• Proven success in business planning and in the development of business cases.
• Experience of leadership of complex operational change/project management while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary

£82,906 to £94,632 a year per annum pro rata, inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement.