Pathology Operations Manager

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrife

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Health and Wellbeing

Extensive Reward Scheme

Counselling Service

Vivup and Wagestream

Staff Networks

Job summary

IPS in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Pathology Operations Manager to provide operational and HR leadership across pathology teams, with cross-site responsibilities. You will work closely with senior leadership to drive safe, high-quality services and support staff through transformation.

Applicants should have substantial HR management experience, strong IT skills (Microsoft 365/Teams) and a track record of implementing change and policies across complex healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Holds Level 6 undergraduate degree qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and HR leadership across pathology teams.

Skills

Level 6 degree

Level 7 management qualification

Professional body membership

Chartered Manager

HR management experience

CPD evidence

People skills

Procurement experience

Organisational change

Policy development

New techniques adoption

Staff training experience

Transformational projects

Education

Undergraduate degree

Master's degree (Management)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Job description

Based primarily at Harrogate District Hospital, with the need for some cross-site working and travel, the postholder will work closely with the Pathology General Manager for the Harrogate site, and the Director of Operations, to maintain effective operational support. We are looking for an enthusiastic problem solver and confident communicator who is keen to contribute as part of the Pathology Senior Leadership Team and further develop their strategic leadership experience., The successful candidate will work closely with the Phlebotomy Manager and POCT Managers, and other colleagues to support delivery of comprehensive, high-quality and safe services., For further details including the Job description and full person specification please see the attached documents.

Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS)

is seeking an experienced and motivated manager to join us as Pathology Operations Manager. The role will provide operational and HR leadership across a range of pathology teams, with a particular focus on Phlebotomy and Point of Care Testing (POCT) services., Demonstrable experience of managing staff and services is essential. Candidates should be well motivated, innovative and highly organised, with strong practical abilities, excellent IT skills and confident use of productivity tools. Detailed experience of Microsoft 365, including Teams, is essential, alongside well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to support both individual and team working. Pathology experience is an advantage however candidates with a strong track‑record of general staff management and leadership, and/or experience of leading service transformation are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Holds suitable Level 6 (Undergraduate degree level) qualification in field of expertise.
• Holds a suitable Level 7 (Master's degree level) management qualification and/or has demonstrable relevant experience equivalent to this level of knowledge., ECDL
• Professional body membership
• Chartered Manager status, Demonstrable management experience
• Demonstrable Human Resource management experience and skills
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Evidence of proven people skills, particularly in dealing with individuals of different grades
• Experience of procurement and implementation of equipment
• Demonstrable experience and skill in the initiation and implementation of organisational change
• Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures and standards
• Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
• Experience in training staff, Experience of dealing with complex HR management issues, with detailed knowledge of sickness and performance management
• Experience of implementing transformational project work and conducting staff consultations

Opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience within a busy, multi-site pathology department of more than 400 staff. IPS is committed to developing its people and promoting personal development at every level. Candidates will need a strong foundation in people management, staff development and team leadership. During this fixed‑term post, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to support staff through periods of service transformation, contribute to meaningful consultation processes, and help strengthen team morale and individual development.

IPS is a joint venture providing a high-quality pathology service to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHST), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) and Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT). The successful candidate will be employed directly by ANHST, although secondments from current HDFT staff maintaining HDFT contracts would be supported.

Benefits

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Values

Our values: We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity