Microbiology Service Unit Manager | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7316295/390-CSS-BR-9628-A |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Clinical Diagnostics Division as a Microbiology Service Manager within the Pathology service. This pivotal role, based at Broomfield, offers you the chance to work alongside senior pathology colleagues to develop an efficient and effective diagnostic service for patients across the MSE footprint.
We are seeking a dynamic individual with recent and robust NHS operational experience. This is a full-time position with responsibility for delivering microbiology performance targets across MSE. Ensure all tests performed are undertaken in compliance with UKAS standards and Based on Quality Assured methodology.
Key priorities will also include, but are not limited to:
• Urgent performance and turnaround time (TAT) delivery
• Staff engagement and communication
• Workforce planning
• Financial efficiency oversight
You will provide strong managerial leadership, supporting staff through a period of transition as the service integrates into a single, unified Pathology network. Collaboration with external pathology partners will also be a key aspect of the role.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming, inclusive, and highly motivated microbiology team, dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services
As a Service Manager, you will be responsible for a range of clinical specialities across the service. Alongside the management team, you will be responsible for managing and developing services delivered across the Directorate.
You will be operationally responsible for the day to day running of the service, and will be required to monitor national performance targets specific to ensure they are achieved, and ensure corrective action is taken when necessary.
Monitor all Laboratory and Admin staffing daily and escalate where necessary and issues which can not be addressed locally.
You will work closely with colleagues across both MSE and with our Pathology Partner Pathology First in to ensure that pathways are optimised for both urgent and routine testing.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Are you looking for an exciting Microbiology Service Unit Manager role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Jul 2025