Interim Divisional Manager – Cellular Pathology

First Clinical Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking an interim manager for a 6-12 month role to oversee operational performance and management of laboratory services. The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering quality patient-focused services, driving divisional programmes, and promoting strategic vision in partnership with other organizations. Strong leadership and operational management skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Be fully accountable for the operational performance of the Division.
• Have responsibility for driving forward divisional wide programmes of work.
• Act as the lead Manager for the Division and promote strategic vision.
• Responsible for scientific, laboratory operational management of Cellular Pathology service.
• Deliver an autonomous clinical technical service across all laboratory sites.
• Work as a key member of the Senior Management Team.
• Ensure objectives are met and contribute to cost improvement savings.
• Promote continuous improvement in service delivery and quality.
• Manage senior staff and develop a high performing culture.

Job description

Daily rate: £45.89 per hour
Start date: February / March 2024
Duration: 6-12 Months
Location: London

Our client is looking for interim support for a 6-12 month period whilst the role is re-evaluated following a recent retirement before looking to substantively recruit into the position in the latter stages of 2024. The post will be banded at AfC Band 8C level.

Job Purpose / Responsibilities:

• Be fully accountable for the operational performance of the Division. This will include accountability for the delivery of a high quality patient focussed service with clinical safety, clinical governance, clinical quality, and delivery of financial targets.
• Have responsibility with the Divisional Clinical Lead and members of the Divisional management team for driving forward divisional wide programmes of work and service direction.
• Act as the lead Manager for the Division, and driver of a strategically important network in the wider health economy, working in partnership with other stakeholder organisations to promote and develop strategic vision and business interests.
• To be responsible for scientific, laboratory operational management of the Cellular Pathology service.
• Deliver an autonomous clinical technical service across all laboratory sites and as provided by Service Level Agreement or contract with other organisations.
• Work as a key member of the Senior Management Team, who are responsible for the effective operational management and strategic direction of pathology services.
• Ensure the operational area contributes to and meets objectives including working within agreed budget and delivering cost improvement savings.
• Promote the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of Pathology, using modern methods to lead in the delivery of service and workforce transformation and re-design.
• Manage the work of senior staff in the operational area and develop a high performing culture in which members of staff are continuously improving the delivery of high quality services.