Microbiology Operations Manager | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Microbiology Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of a safe, reliable and high-quality Infection Sciences service at Basingstoke with an Essential Services Laboratory in Winchester.

You will oversee bacteriology, molecular testing, serology and containment procedures, driving continuous improvement in patient care and turnaround times across multiple sites within the trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop staff, coordinate workforce and resources.
• Oversee service performance and workload management to optimise turnaround times.
• Ensure quality management, UKAS readiness, patient safety and business continuity.

Job description

Microbiology Operations Manager | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

As one of two Operational Managers, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of a safe,reliableand high-quality Infection Sciences service, based at Basingstoke with an Essential Services Laboratory at Winchester. The servicecomprisesbacteriology, molecular testing, serology, Containment level 3 working,mycology, and supports point-of-care testing (POCT). Working with the Department Manager, Clinical Leads and laboratory teams, you will support staff, coordinateresourcesand drive continuous improvement to meet patient and service-user needs. You will work within delegated authority and professional competence, deputising for the Department Manager on agreed operational matters and escalating issues beyond your remit.

You will lead and support staff, coordinate workforce and resources, oversee service performance and help ensure effective management of workload, turnaround times and service pressures. You will have key responsibilities for quality management and UKAS accreditation readiness, patient safety, risk, business continuity, equipment and laboratory information systems.

The role also includes staff management and development, budget and resource management, service improvement and project delivery, including the introduction of new methods, technologies and changes to laboratory services. You will work collaboratively with clinical, scientific, quality, IT, Estates, Procurement and external partners to resolve operational issues and continually improve services for patients and users.

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contactSouthern Housingon 02080 360017

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Microbiology Operations Manager | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Basingstoke, RG24 9NA

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 5 Nov 2026

Closing date: 5 Dec 2026

Summary

As one of two Operational Managers, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of a safe,reliableand high-quality Infection Sciences service, based at Basingstoke with an Essential Services Laboratory at Winchester. The servicecomprisesbacteriology, molecular testing, serology, Containment level 3 working,mycology, and supports point-of-care testing (POCT). Working with the Department Manager, Clinical Leads and laboratory teams, you will support staff, coordinateresourcesand drive continuous improvement to meet patient and service-user needs. You will work within delegated authority and professional competence, deputising for the Department Manager on agreed operational matters and escalating issues beyond your remit.

You will lead and support staff, coordinate workforce and resources, oversee service performance and help ensure effective management of workload, turnaround times and service pressures. You will have key responsibilities for quality management and UKAS accreditation readiness, patient safety, risk, business continuity, equipment and laboratory information systems.

The role also includes staff management and development, budget and resource management, service improvement and project delivery, including the introduction of new methods, technologies and changes to laboratory services. You will work collaboratively with clinical, scientific, quality, IT, Estates, Procurement and external partners to resolve operational issues and continually improve services for patients and users.

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier:

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contactSouthern Housingon 02080 360017

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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