Pathology Operations Lead – Phlebotomy & POCT

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) is seeking an experienced Pathology Operations Manager for primary base at Harrogate District Hospital. The role provides operational and HR leadership across pathology teams, with a focus on Phlebotomy and POCT services, across sites.

The successful candidate will join the Pathology Senior Leadership Team, support staff through transformation, and strengthen team morale.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in people management, staff development and team leadership.
• Experience managing large pathology staff and supporting service transformation.
• Excellent IT skills and confident use of productivity tools, incl. MS 365.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and HR leadership across pathology teams, with focus on Phlebotomy and POCT services.
• Lead staff through periods of service transformation and contribute to consultations.
• Collaborate with the Pathology General Manager and Director of Operations to maintain effective operational support.
• Cross-site working and occasional travel to support Harrogate and other sites.

Skills

People management

Staff development

Team leadership

IT skills

Microsoft 365

Teams

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Service transformation

Phlebotomy/POCT

Pathology experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Job description

Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) is seeking an experienced Pathology Operations Manager for primary base at Harrogate District Hospital. The role provides operational and HR leadership across pathology teams, with a focus on Phlebotomy and POCT services, across sites.

The successful candidate will join the Pathology Senior Leadership Team, support staff through transformation, and strengthen team morale.