Pathology Coordinator - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Circle Health Group Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a Pathology Coordinator to manage pathology services, ensuring accurate processing of tests and effective communication with clinical teams. This full-time role requires strong organizational skills and previous experience in healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programs

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare, laboratory, or diagnostic services environment.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily coordination of pathology services.
• Coordinating with internal departments and external laboratories.
• Maintaining strong relationships with pathology service providers.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Healthcare

Job description

Pathology Coordinator

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Pathology Coordinator to join our team in the Pathology department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, requiring flexibility in shift patterns.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the daily coordination of pathology services, ensuring timely and accurate processing of diagnostic tests.
• Coordinating with internal departments and external laboratories for test requests, collections, and result reporting.
• Ensuring specimens are correctly labelled, packaged, and transported according to national guidelines.
• Serving as the first point of contact for pathology-related inquiries from clinical staff, consultants, and laboratory providers.
• Communicating results promptly to clinical teams and escalating urgent or abnormal results as needed.
• Maintaining strong relationships with pathology service providers to ensure smooth operations.

Candidate requirements:

• Previous experience in healthcare, laboratory, or diagnostic services environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and diagnostic processes.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, including pre-existing conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with discounts and rewards
• Resources and services to support wellbeing
• Employee recognition programs
• Extensive training and development opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, aligning with our values of selflessness, compassion, commitment, collaboration, bravery, agility, tenacity, and creativity.

Learn more about our philosophy at: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy