Pathology Operations Manager

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Portishead, Bristol, Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Pathology Operations Manager to lead laboratory services. This role involves overseeing the reporting of pathology specimens, managing laboratory operations, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. The successful candidate will recruit and develop a skilled team while maintaining high-quality service and operational processes. If you have a strong background in pathology and a passion for delivering excellence in healthcare, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing organization.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with HCPC is essential.
• Minimum of 2 years managing a pathology laboratory required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accuracy and efficiency in pathology specimen reporting.
• Recruit and manage a team of scientists for high-quality service.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 15189:2022 and other standards.

Skills

Professional registration with HCPC

Experience in biochemistry

Experience in haematology

Experience in immunology

Experience in molecular diagnostics

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Understanding of Laboratory Health & Safety standards

Job description

Hunter Selection has been chosen to support a rapidly growing healthcare provider recruiting for a Pathology Operation Manager. The Pathology Operations Manager is responsible for organising, managing, and developing the laboratory services ensuring the delivery of a high-quality compliance with ISO 15189:2022.

Key Responsibilities:

Sample Processing & Reporting

• Oversee the reporting of pathology specimens to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Manage the laboratory testing schedule, and process schedule change requests from the wider group of businesses, ensuring all internal and external stakeholders are informed
• Ensure that sufficient, appropriately qualified staff are scheduled on shift to support operation

Laboratory Operations & Training

• Maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping in accordance with UKAS regulations and local laboratory standards, working collaboratively with all laboratory staff
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the technical operations in the laboratory

Managing the Pathology Service

• Recruit, manage, and develop a team of scientists to ensure a high-quality pathology service
• Ensure sufficient equipment is available to meet testing demands, while ensuring it is properly maintained, serviced, and fully operational.
• Establish and maintain key operational processes in line with service requirements

Maintaining Quality

• Work closely with the Head of Quality to support audits, EQA scheme participation, and IQC monitoring, ensuring successful implementation of ISO 15189:2022 in line with UKAS standards
• Ensure the laboratory work aligns with the Company's policies and standards including ISO 15189:2022, DHSE, CQC, HSE and ISO9001 where applicable

Skill & Experiences:

• Essential: Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience across various pathology disciplines including biochemistry, haematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience of managing a pathology laboratory
• Previous experience of working within an ISO15189 accredited laboratory
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing laboratory operations
• Understanding of Laboratory Health & Safety standards

Salary £50,000 - £60,000

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