Virology and Molecular Pathology Performance Section Manager / Trainee

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Virology and Molecular Pathology Performance Section Manager / Trainee. Oversee operational processes, manage staff performance, and ensure compliance with standards in a dynamic healthcare environment. Opportunities for service transformation await you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing KPIs and staff performance.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor staff performance and diagnostic services.
• Design and plan work schedules and rotas.
• Manage quality management systems and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Staff Motivation

Education

MSc

FIBMS

IBMS Special Examination

Job description

Virology and Molecular Pathology Performance Section Manager / Trainee

Join to apply for the Virology and Molecular Pathology Performance Section Manager / Trainee role at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.

Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) is a well-established Pathology Network in the South Midlands. The Virology and Molecular Pathology services are based across two main sites: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry and the George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton.

The department is multi-disciplinary, responsible for infectious disease Serology, Molecular testing, and Genomics testing for Blood Sciences and Cellular Pathology. It operates a 24/7 service.

As Performance Section Manager, you will be the senior Biomedical Scientist overseeing operational processes and staff to meet departmental objectives and KPIs.

Applicants without the required qualification for this band 7 role (MSc, FIBMS, or IBMS Special examination) may be considered as Trainee Pathology Section Manager, employed at band 6 until qualification is achieved.

The department is updating equipment following a new managed service contract, offering opportunities to engage in service transformation. As departmental Performance Lead, you will ensure the safe and effective delivery of these new services.

Skills

The ideal candidate will be dynamic, organized, with excellent communication skills, and capable of motivating staff. The role involves managing KPIs, staff performance, data collection, work scheduling, technical performance, quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and compliance with standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring staff performance and diagnostic services.
• Designing and planning work schedules and rotas.
• Supporting service development and deputizing for the Department Manager.
• Recording, validating, interpreting, and authorizing test results.
• Managing quality management systems and compliance with standards (ISO/CPA, MHRA, HSE).
• Overseeing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Achieving performance targets and managing KPIs.
• Preparing reports and proposing new techniques or equipment.
• Managing stock and resources efficiently.
• Handling complex inquiries and complaints.

For more details, see the attached job description. The advert closes on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider

Join us to be part of a leading NHS Trust committed to high-quality patient care, research, and innovation, with a focus on diversity, equality, and staff development.