Microbiology & Virology Operational Services Manager

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Operational Manager to join the Microbiology & Virology network. The ideal candidate should have a strong operational management background within the NHS and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing departmental performance, developing efficient systems, and ensuring high-quality patient care. This role offers diverse benefits including NHS pension, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Confidential advice support

NHS Car Lease scheme

Various learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience of management in the NHS, including operational management and service improvement.
• Experience with activity targets within health and social care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Operational management experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of performance management methodology

Education

Graduate/Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Study at Master's level

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Microbiology & Virology Operational Services Manager

The closing date is 25 November 2025

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.

We are looking for someone with proven operational management experience in laboratory setting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment will be key.

If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal chat about the role.

Main duties of the job

• 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

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned 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
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience of management in the NHS, including operational management and service improvement
• Experience as well as knowledge of activity targets within health and Social Care

Education, Qualification and Training

• Graduate/Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Study at Master's level

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

• Understanding of the Health and Social care management environment and roles and responsibilities within it
• Performance management methodology
• Ability to assimilate & co‑ordinate various agendas prioritising appropriately

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust