Medical Director

Circle Health Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Circle Health Group Limited is seeking an experienced Medical Director - Pathology to provide senior medical leadership across PureLab-UK pathology services. This part-time role (15 hours weekly) offers clinical oversight, strategic guidance and performance management within a leading private diagnostic network in the UK.

The post requires GMC registration, Specialist Register entry in Histopathology or equivalent, and a track record of leading pathology teams with a strong focus on patient

Qualifications

• FRCPath or equivalent specialist qualification.
• GMC registration and current licence to practise.
• Minimum five years as substantive Consultant Pathologist with leadership experience.
• Strong clinical governance, patient safety and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical and clinical leadership across PureLab-UK pathology services.
• Maintain active clinical caseload and PAs in pathology discipline.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape strategic direction of pathology services.
• Lead governance, quality assurance and accreditation adherence (UKAS, ISO 15189, HTA, CQC).
• Drive pathology service transformation, digital pathology adoption and process improvements.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical governance

Histopathology expertise

Strategic leadership

Education

FRCPath or equivalent

GMC registration & licence to practise

Tools

Digital pathology systems

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Medical Director - Pathology | PureLab-UK London based 15 Hours per week & Permanent Salary: Competitive Salary Plus Benefits (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

PureLab-UK, part of Circle Health Group, provides high-quality diagnostic laboratory and pathology services, supporting clinicians and healthcare teams with accurate and timely information to deliver exceptional patient care. As part of Circle Health Group, one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, PureLab-UK also forms part of PureHealth's global healthcare ecosystem, bringing together clinical expertise, innovation and advanced technology to deliver modern, patient-focused diagnostic services.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Director - Pathology to join the senior leadership team at PureLab-UK, providing strategic medical leadership and clinical oversight across our pathology services. This is a Part time role for 15 Hours a week.

Duties of this role include:

• Provide senior medical and clinical leadership across PureLab-UK pathology services, ensuring the highest standards of diagnostic quality, clinical excellence and patient safety.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload and agreed Programmed Activities (PAs) within your specialist pathology discipline, providing expert diagnostic interpretation and advice on complex or challenging cases.
• Work closely with the Executive Director of Pathology Services and wider senior leadership team to develop and deliver the strategic direction of pathology services.
• Lead clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant professional, regulatory and accreditation standards, including UKAS, ISO 15189, HTA and CQC requirements where applicable.
• Provide medical oversight of pathology operations, working collaboratively with scientific and operational leaders to optimise service delivery, capacity, diagnostic turnaround times and clinical performance.
• Lead and support the recruitment, development, appraisal and professional performance of Consultant and SAS pathologists, ensuring appropriate medical workforce planning, GMC revalidation and professional standards.
• Drive innovation and transformation across pathology services, including the adoption of digital pathology, new diagnostic technologies and improvements to clinical pathways and service models.
• Contribute to business planning, service development and investment decisions, providing expert clinical advice to support sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, education and evidence-based practice, supporting clinical audit, research, professional development and the sharing of best practice.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a current licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Histopathology, Cytopathology or another relevant pathology specialty, or eligibility for entry within six months where appropriate.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
• A minimum of five years' experience as a substantive Consultant Pathologist, with demonstrable medical leadership or management experience.
• Significant experience delivering high-quality diagnostic pathology services, with excellent clinical judgement and specialist expertise.
• Strong understanding of UK clinical governance frameworks, patient safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and pathology accreditation requirements.
• Proven experience leading and influencing multidisciplinary medical, scientific and operational teams within a complex healthcare environment.
• Sound knowledge of GMC appraisal, revalidation, continuing professional development and relevant medical professional standards.
• Strong strategic and commercial awareness, with the ability to balance clinical excellence, operational performance and sustainable service delivery.
• Experience of pathology service transformation, digital pathology, laboratory information systems or pathology network development would be advantageous.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking leadership style, with a commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement, professional integrity and clinical excellence.

Salary & Benefits

• Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities ...and more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles... and more. We're passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice - we make it happen. We're also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we're shaping the future of healthcare