Digital Pathology / Automation OPs Manager Cellular Pathology

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Park Village; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Park Village is seeking a Digital Pathology / Automation OPs Manager. You will lead a team in providing a high-quality Cellular Pathology service, ensuring compliance with protocols and managing operational activities. The ideal candidate has experience in laboratory management and a strong background in quality control. This role involves collaboration across departments to improve patient care and maintain efficient resource use.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing operational activities in a lab setting.
• Knowledge in quality control and audit systems.
• Ability to collaborate across professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and organize operational activities in Cellular Pathology.
• Advise on laboratory protocols to support patient care.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and accurate record-keeping.

Job description

Digital Pathology / Automation OPs Manager Cellular Pathology

Work as part of a team providing a timely and accurate high-quality Cellular Pathology service. Collaborate with consultant pathologists and service management to introduce new tests or processes. Apply specialised professional judgement, scientific knowledge, and practical skills to complex problem solving and quality control issues, ensuring corrective actions are taken in cases of non-compliance.

Assist in managing the section by supervising, organising, and planning operational activities, and report non-compliances to the manager. Help maintain a robust audit system for Cellular Pathology. Advise service users on laboratory protocols and communicate information clearly to aid in patient care planning and management.

Work across organisational and professional boundaries to improve patient care quality. Promote changes to develop professional practice and enhance patient outcomes. Ensure availability of consumables, reagents, and quality control materials, and maintain stable financial management. Ensure staff use resources efficiently and minimize waste. Report faults and non-compliances, and take corrective actions.

Collaborate with the line manager to ensure the maintenance and proper servicing of complex laboratory equipment, keeping records for audit and accreditation. Work independently, applying professional knowledge, skills, and judgement within SOP guidelines. Maintain a good understanding of Digital Pathology and stay informed about future developments in Cellular Pathology, including automation processes.