Network Managing Director, Pathology Transformation

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Network Managing Director to drive the creation of a landmark Wessex Pathology Network. You will lead transition from collaboration to a formal network, delivering change across seven Trust Boards and building a sustainable, high-quality pathology service for the future.

The role combines strategic leadership with operational credibility, working with the Network Owners’ Board and Clinical Director, and involves

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in pathology/diagnostic environments.
• Experience in service redesign, innovation and change management.
• Experience managing budgets, business cases and cost improvement programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale transformation across seven Trusts to form a national pathology network.
• Provide strategic leadership and governance across multiple organisations.
• Secure approvals for business case and establish sustainable high-quality pathology services.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic leadership

Change management

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

MBA or equivalent

Doctorate in pathology or HCPC registration

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Network Managing Director to drive the creation of a landmark Wessex Pathology Network. You will lead transition from collaboration to a formal network, delivering change across seven Trust Boards and building a sustainable, high-quality pathology service for the future.

The role combines strategic leadership with operational credibility, working with the Network Owners’ Board and Clinical Director, and involves