Head of Pathology Operations | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £76,965 - £88,682 per annum (pro rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Aylesbury, HP21 8AL |
| Company: | Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7703959/434-SCS7703959 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and transform pathology services at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
We are looking for an outstanding Head of Pathology Operations to take strategic and operational leadership of our large, diverse, and highly skilled pathology service a. This role offers real scope to innovate, influence at senior level, and help shape pathology services across the Trust and wider system.
If you are a confident and visionary leader with a passion for quality, people, and progress please get in touch.
ThispostwillbetheLeadHealthcareScientistfortheTrust.
The Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has hospital sites at Stoke Mandeville, High Wycombe and Amersham, primarily serving Mid and South Buckinghamshire. There are laboratories situated at the Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe hospitals. There is a Divisional Management Structure in place and Pathologyisaclinicaldeliveryunit(CDU)withintheSpecialist ClinicalServicesCare Group.
The Head of Pathology Operations is required to work in a way that facilitates andsupportsthestrategicdevelopmentoftheservicedeliveryunits,empowers clinicians and frontline staff in decision-making in a way that supports service improvements and provides a patient centred focus.
The post holder will be responsible for developing business and project plans ensuring implementation and that performance targets and strategic objectives are met.
The post holderwillworkcloselywithPathology Clinical Leads,seniorpathologymanagers,allconsultants and the Care Group Director of Operations.
The post holder must deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service and through collaborative and constructive working facilitate improvements through change as determined by best practice/service developments.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
• Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026