Microbiology & Virology Operational Services Manager

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Operational Manager for their Microbiology & Virology network. The role involves managing operational performance, working with clinical and managerial teams, and developing effective systems. The ideal candidate has proven operational management experience in a laboratory setting and excellent communication skills. Benefits include the NHS Pension Scheme, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Confidential counselling and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven operational management experience in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational performance and access targets are met.
• Manage designated responsibilities within Microbiology and Virology departments.
• Develop effective systems for designated responsibilities.

Skills

Operational management experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize

Job description

Overview

Are you a dynamic and motivated leader looking for your next challenge? We are seeking an experienced Operational Manager to join our Microbiology & Virology network within SHYPS. The successful candidate will work closely with all technical and support colleagues within Microbiology and Virology, clinical teams, and wider external teams to ensure high‑quality, safe, and efficient care for our patients.

Responsibilities

• To work with clinical and managerial colleagues, ensuring that operational performance and access targets are met.
• Operational management of designated responsibilities within our Microbiology and Virology departments.
• Work in partnership with senior colleagues within our Network, Care Group and the wider Trusts.
• Take the lead in developing effective systems within our departments for designated responsibilities.
• Be responsible for the day‑to‑day line management of administration and clerical functions within Microbiology and Virology.
• Experience of management in the NHS, including service improvement.
• Ability to assimilate and co‑ordinate various agendas prioritising appropriately.
• Performance management methodology.

Qualifications

Proven operational management experience in a laboratory setting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and challenging environment.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
• Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service, available 24/7.

Additional Information

Armed Forces Friendly Employer – we support Defence personnel. Flexible working from day one. Relocation package up to 30% of salary, capped at £18k. We are an NHS Foundation Trust based in York and Scarborough, providing acute and specialist services to over 800,000 people. Sponsorship information: Not all roles are eligible.

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