Chemical Pathology Operational Manager | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 - £62,682 Per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7866572/430-CC26-729A |
Summary
Chemical Pathology Operational Manager
Department: Pathology
Band: 8A - £55,690 - £62,682 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, 6 Month FTC or Secondment, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The MKUH Pathology services are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic HCPC registered individual to provide operational leadership for the Chemical Pathology department this is a initially 6 month Fixed term or secondment post with a possibility of extension. The post holder will:-
• Manage and professionally direct a team of scientific and support staff to deliver a diagnostic service that meets accreditation & regulatory requirements to deliver effective patient care and resource management.
• Will ensure the diagnostic service is responsive to clinical needs and is developed accordingly.
• Will undertake their responsibilities within the Chemical Pathology department to meet all required national and Trust standards.
• Will liaise with the S4 network chemical team to ensure standard approaches are undertaken
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Please note: We may be unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 07 April 2026
The successful applicant should be able to deliver the following duties,
• Liaise with departmental technical and clinical staff to ensure that all scientific and clinical work is performed to professional standards.
• Liaise with other professionals e.g. the coroner’s office and the police, which may include sensitive information, as required.
• Motivate staff in the performance of their duties to enable them to meet personal and departmental targets.
• Use experience, knowledge and judgement to interpret complex results, take appropriate actions in line with local and national policies.
• To advise and provide expert interpretation of results produced by the laboratory.
• Provide statistical analysis of service workload including test volumes, cost per test, test turnaround times and test requesting frequency/repeat intervals.
• Management of staff and activity within the department such that the expected 24/7 service level is achieved irrespective of urgency and hours of service i.e. business continuity planning, unsocial hours working rosters and staff leave/absence
• Manage significant service changes and ensure Pathology Change Control process is adhered to.
• See JD and Person Specification for Further detail of the Role.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Communication and relationship skills
• Liaise with the Blood Sciences manager and the Consultant Chemical Pathologist in the technical, scientific, clinical and administrative work of the Chemical Pathology Department.
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
• Use experience, knowledge and judgement to interpret complex results, take appropriate actions in line with local and national policies.
Planning & Organisational Skills
• Coordinate delivery of laboratory service with other Blood Science and Pathology operational leads.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026