Pathology Lead

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	10 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Negotiable
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	24 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0HH
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	E0111-26-0004

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To include, but not be restricted to, the following:1. To take management responsibility for the operations and service delivery for the onsite Laboratory at the Rivers Laboratory (Ramsay Hospital).2. To work with the TDL Quality Management Group to ensure that the service meets all requirements for UKAS, MHRA and other applicable standards. To ensure expected service quality is met at all times, including continuous review of all technical procedures and establishment of effective quality control and quality assurance procedures.3. To ensure that all staff fully understands contracted KPIs and service standards and that each service section meets and continuously improves on these. To use data to drive the improved performance of the laboratories from Group systems such as Tableau, Q-pulse and Sonic Learn.4. To be responsible for the organisation and performance of analytical testing to ensure the correct reporting to the ordering practitioner within contracted target turnaround times.5. To provide leadership, motivation and direction to ensure provision of a high quality, clinically safe laboratory service.6. To review and where appropriate, develop operational policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient working practices.7. To ensure that senior management is aware of issues concerning service delivery including shortfall, service pressures and to propose remedial action.8. To implement processes, policy, contracts etc. as required by the Regional Manager.9. To take appropriate corrective action where quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance; this may include suspending services and, in conjunction with the Regional Manager, making arrangements to transfer work to an alternative site.10. To be fully familiar with the laboratory information technology systems and analytical systems to ensure that all are utilised appropriately at all times.11. In conjunction with the Regional Manager, ensure that the service is provided within operating budgets, that all resources are utilised effectively and efficiently and that unusual spends are identified and addressed.12. To evaluate the skill mix across the service and to ensure that appropriate systems are in place for business continuity needs.13. To be responsible for staff appointment, supervision and management of training plans such that all staff can conduct duties in line with required competence, responsibility and job description.14. To ensure staffing rotas are maintained and planned accordingly with correct numbers and grades of staff for uninterrupted service provision.15. Under Company financial instructions, to be responsible for managing consumable supplies ordering, including stock control and rotation, to ensure uninterrupted service.16. To liaise and cooperate with internal and external clients and clinicians, including the pathology consultant team, to ensure a safe clinical service is provided.17. To investigate and respond to complaints, adverse incidents and service performance issues under the direction of the Quality Management Group.18. To maintain appropriate and effective communications within the department, to include documented evidence of formal departmental meetings and operational reports where applicable to senior management and the Quality Management Group.19. To participate in and contribute to effective operational and quality meetings.20. To work in conjunction with other Heads of Department/Pathology leads at other Regional Labs, The Halo Building, TDL Manchester and Ealing Laboratory21. To ensure staff training and development is supported and maintained, in conjunction with the Head of Scientific Training, including compliance with Institute of Biomedical Science standards for training.22. To co-ordinate and facilitate annual performance review for all departmental staff, including objective setting in line with company aims and objectives.23. To coordinate and maintain staff a programme for staff induction and competency assessment in line with Company protocol.24. To maintain and update departmental records, including those relating to payroll, absence and annual leave reporting and training.25. In conjunction with the Quality Management Group, to ensure that all procedures are validated before use and regularly reviewed thereafter; to include participation in scheduled and ad hoc quality audits.26. In conjunction with the Quality Management Group, to ensure that all standard operating procedures are maintained, updated and observed by all staff.27. To ensure that working practices within departmental services are conducted in line with Company Health and Safety regulations; to include responding to incident and audit findings.28. To be responsible for the supervision of physical assets, to include adequate maintenance, repair and safe operation.29. In conjunction with the Regional Manager, to ensure that business continuity plans are formulated, updated and invoked as necessary.30. In conjunction with the Regional Manager, to ensure departmental compliance with client major incident plans.31. In conjunction with the Regional Manager, to support business objectives and strategic planning; to include participation in cost management initiatives, budgetary and performance analysis.32. To maintain awareness of technical developments particularly those that support business or quality needs.33. To liaise with and foster good relationships with spoke hospitals with the service catchment area, and attend meetings where required.34. To maintain Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.35. Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.