Pre-Analytics Section Manager

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare leader is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee the Pre-Analytic Service for a major NHS Trust. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational safety and quality performance while fostering staff development and enhancing patient experiences. As part of a passionate and talented team, you will have access to extensive learning opportunities and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions. Join us in our commitment to diversity and excellence in patient care, where your efforts will make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Access to Modern Facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in operational leadership and quality performance monitoring.
• Ability to develop and improve services through stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational safety of the Pre-Analytic service.
• Maintain recruitment and retention processes for staff development.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Staff Development

Quality Performance Monitoring

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Health Sciences or related field

Tools

Electronic Systems

Job description

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 include ensuring the operational safety of the Pre-Analytic service, maintaining active recruitment and retention processes, staff development, and succession planning.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the service meets all operational and quality key performance indicators.

They will also work with stakeholders to develop and improve the service, monitor, and enhance patient experience.

The role involves exploring future developments such as electronic systems and working within multidisciplinary teams in pathology, primary, and secondary care stakeholders.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the UK’s largest teaching Trusts.

We pride ourselves on our employees across hospital sites, with high-quality patient care at our core.

Our modern facilities in Western Europe and reputation for research and innovation position us as a healthcare leader.

We are proud to be recognized as a Pathway to Excellence organization – click here for details.

Join us to be part of a passionate, talented team with access to extensive learning and development opportunities. Now is an exciting time to join us.

Our Trust values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to achieve their potential. We promote fairness, dignity, and autonomy as core principles.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Nigel Blease
• Job Title: Manager for Blood Sciences and Pre-Analytics
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]