Cellular Pathology Quality Manager

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a strategic leader to oversee quality within the Cellular Pathology Clinical Service. You will enhance service delivery and drive modernization through the adoption of new technologies in Histopathology and Cytopathology. Ideal candidates will have significant experience, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This position offers an opportunity to impact patient safety and departmental excellence.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with significant experience in Histopathology.
• Strong communication skills and a proven record of strategic leadership.
• Demonstrated management experience or a recognised management qualification.
• Knowledge of current pathology service challenges, health and safety legislation and UKAS accreditation.
• Ability to drive modernization initiatives within financial constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the quality strategy for the Cellular Pathology Clinical Service across all hospital sites.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and UKAS standards.
• Drive the adoption of modern technology, including digital pathology roll‑outs.
• Collaborate with the Manchester Cytology Centre.
• Partner with senior leadership to manage financial resources.

Skills

HCPC registration

Leadership

Strong communication skills

Management experience

Knowledge of pathology service challenges

Job description

Overview

Are you the leader we are looking for to oversee quality within the Cellular Pathology Clinical Service at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) ensuring we continue to offer high‑quality services to the Trust?

In conjunction with the Clinical Director, Cellular General Manager and Lead Healthcare Scientists, you will partner with senior leaders to drive quality improvement across Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services. Your role will support the implementation of new technologies, such as the Sakura X120 Tissue Processors, A120 Automated Embedding Centres and the clinical validation of digital pathology.

"Diversity Matters" – MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the quality strategy for the Cellular Pathology Clinical Service across all hospital sites.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, UKAS standards and HCPC guidance.
• Drive the adoption of modern technology, including tissue processor upgrades and digital pathology roll‑outs.
• Collaborate with the Manchester Cytology Centre to meet the Cervical Cytology Screening Programme requirements.
• Partner with senior leadership to manage financial resources while maintaining high patient safety standards.
• Provide strategic direction to keep the department at the forefront of pathology practice.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with significant experience in Histopathology.
• Strong communication skills and a proven record of strategic leadership.
• Demonstrated management experience or a recognised management qualification.
• Knowledge of current pathology service challenges, health and safety legislation and UKAS accreditation.
• Ability to drive modernization initiatives within financial constraints.
• Strong drive, tenacity and commitment to continuous improvement.

Application Instructions

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.