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Clinical Director - Pathology, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Greater London
8 months ago
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Clinical Director-Pathology, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

United Kingdom

The post of Clinical Director for Pathology at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative clinical leader to further develop their career. We are looking for a talented and ambitious candidate to have a tangible and lasting impact as a visible senior leader in the North East London region and work clinically as a consultant within a recognised pathology specialty. We would welcome applications from a haematologist, histopathologist, or microbiologist. The role will shape the strategic direction for the service and will provide professional leadership and guidance for all pathology staff employed by the Trust.

As a senior leader, you will report into the Clinical Group Director and work closely with the Care Group Director of Operations and Nursing/Healthcare Professionals. Your ability and experience of driving and successfully achieving change will enable you to provide the leadership and strategic direction required to bring together our teams in the delivery of a patient-focused, cost-effective, and high-quality service.

We are interested in your successful managerial experience within a relevant healthcare setting and how you will bring this to us at BHRUT. You must have the ability to be creative and innovative to generate opportunities for the service and have experience of involvement with strategic planning processes.

The Pathology Clinical Director is a senior leadership role providing leadership and direction to the pathology directorate consisting of multiple clinical services/laboratories located across Queen's and King George Hospitals, and other satellite sites.

The post holder will work to ensure plans for the provision of Pathology services are implemented and monitored for effectiveness across the Trust, with a particular focus on providing high quality, safe, well-governed, productive, and cost-effective services which support the Trust in delivering its strategic objectives.

Whether you are an experienced Clinical Director or are looking to step up from a Lead Consultant role, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. To do this we need to have outstanding people who share a common set of values and aspirations and we hope that you feel motivated to join us.

Please take note of the reference number found under section “How to apply”. This is needed for us to process any application.

For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:#J-18808-Ljbffr

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