Pathology Operations Manager

Fifield, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
1 week ago
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Hunter Selection has been chosen to support a rapidly growing healthcare provider recruiting for a Pathology Operation Manager. The Pathology Operations Manager is responsible for organising, managing, and developing the laboratory services ensuring the delivery of a high-quality compliance with ISO 15189:2022.

Key Responsibilities:

Sample Processing & Reporting

Oversee the reporting of pathology specimens to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Managing the laboratory testing schedule, and process schedule change requests from the wider group of businesses, ensuring all internal and external stakeholders are informed
Ensure that sufficient, appropriately qualified staff are scheduled on shift to support operationLaboratory Operations & Training

Maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping in accordance with UKAS regulations and local laboratory standards, working collaboratively with all laboratory staff
Oversee the day- to- day management of the technical operations in the laboratoryManaging the Pathology Service

Recruit, manage, and develop a team of scientists to ensure a high-quality pathology service
Ensure sufficient equipment is available to meet testing demands, while ensuring it is properly maintained, serviced, and fully operational.
Establish and maintain key operational processes in line with service requirementsMaintaining Quality

Work closely with the Head of Quality to support audits, EQA scheme participation, and IQC monitoring, ensuring successful implementation of ISO 15189:2022 in line with UKAS standards
Ensure the laboratory work aligns with the Company's policies and standards including ISO 15189:2022, DHSE, CQC, HSE and ISO9001 where applicableSkill & Experiences:

Essential: Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Experience across various pathology disciplines including biochemistry, haematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics
Minimum of 2 years hands on experience of managing a pathology laboratory
Previous experience of working within an ISO15189 accredited laboratory
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing laboratory operations
Understanding of Laboratory Health & Safety standards

Salary £50,000 - £75,000

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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