Pre-Analytics Section Manager

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated operational leader for its Pre-Analytic Service in Coventry and Warwickshire. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficiency of phlebotomy and specimen reception services across multiple NHS Trusts. The successful candidate will manage staff, develop quality assurance protocols, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery. Join a passionate team committed to high-quality patient care and continuous improvement in a supportive environment that values diversity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational leadership within healthcare settings.
• Strong understanding of quality management and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff performing diagnostic services, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Design departmental rotas and prioritize tasks to meet service needs.

Skills

Operational Management

Staff Development

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Health Sciences

Relevant Professional Qualification

Tools

Quality Management System

Job description

Job summary

Pre-Analytic Service provides operational leadership for Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Phlebotomy and specimen reception services. It covers UHCW NHS Trust including Rugby St Cross, GEH NHS Trust, South Warwick Foundation Trust including Stratford Hospital. This post is also responsible for primary care phlebotomy for Coventry and Warwickshire.

The post is supported by the Haematology Network Manager, Senior Pathology Manager for Blood sciences, and the Modern Matrons for Diagnostics.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply promptly if interested.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure operational safety of the Pre-Analytic service, including active recruitment, staff development, and succession planning.
• Ensure the service meets operational and quality KPIs.
• Work with stakeholders to develop and improve the service and monitor patient experience.
• Develop future service improvements, including electronic systems, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams within pathology and with primary and secondary care stakeholders.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the UK's largest teaching Trusts, known for high-quality patient care, modern facilities, and leadership in research and innovation.

We are a Pathway to Excellence designated organization. Join us to be part of a passionate team with extensive learning and development opportunities.

We value diversity, promote fairness, respect, and dignity, and are committed to an inclusive environment where all staff can reach their potential.

Date posted: 25 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per year, pro-rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 218-HSS-B7-7077428-A

Job locations: UHCW, University Hospital, Coventry, CV2 2DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Manage and monitor staff performing routine and specialized diagnostic services on potentially infectious samples, ensuring standards and performing tests as needed.
2. Design and plan departmental rotas, allocate work, and prioritize tasks to meet service needs.
3. Support the Department Manager in planning, development, and evaluation of the pathology service; deputize as required.
4. Record, validate, interpret results, and communicate reports to authorized personnel.
5. Proficiently use the Quality Management system to manage documentation, non-conformities, and audits.
6. Coordinate quality assurance schemes, supervise compliance, review findings, and implement improvements.
7. Maintain laboratory standards in line with ISO/CPA, MHRA, HTA, HSE, and other statutory requirements.
8. Ensure quality procedures are followed, records maintained, and departmental meetings led with effective communication.

For further details, please see the attached job description.