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Microbiology Laboratory Manager

Posting date:	28 October 2025
Salary:	£64,455.00 to £74,896.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£64455.00 - £74896.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 November 2025
Location:	Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9216-25-1414

Summary

1. To prioritise Microbiology service plans and workload to ensure the efficient, safe, and timely provision of results for direct patient care, both in primary and secondary care. 2. To be responsible for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) for all services delivered by the department. 3. To ensure all services are provided within the current legal and ethical frameworks, as directed by senior managers / clinical directors. 4. To assist the operational management teams within the trust to meet and deliver targets and agendas. 5. To identify and promote best practice in all areas. 6. To establish and develop processes for the setting of standards for the provision of Pathology services, within allocated areas of responsibility. 7. To be responsible for the maintenance and development of all departmental equipment and any future technological developments 8. To manage the work of senior staff in the operational area and develop a culture in which members of staff are continuously improving the delivery of high-quality services. 9. To be responsible for ensuring all relevant contractual obligations to ICBs, NHS Trusts and all commercial contracts are met with appropriate income generated. 10. To delegate authority, as appropriate, to ensure all other staff contribute effectively to the service and to patient care. For further details please see attached JD&PS. ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***