Job overview

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) have Pathology Laboratories across three Hospital sites: Coventry Hospital, George Eliot Hospital and Warwick Hospital, offering services to 1.8 million patients across the region.

Departments within CWPS include Chemistry and Immunology, Haematology, Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Pathology, Histopathology, Pre-Analytics including Phlebotomy, and Mortuary services. With a dedicated workforce of over 500 staff, CWPS provide a range of tests across many different analysers and equipment, using state-of-the-art technology and specialist techniques.

We having a great opportunity for a Network Pathology Department Manager to join the team and manage the Virology and Molecular Pathology (VAMP) Departments across CWPS.  This is a 12-month fixed-term/secondment opportunity.

The VAMP Department has staff across the 2 Hospital sites who perform an array of Serology and Molecular investigations, including antenatal screening as per the Infectious Diseases Screening Programme. The Serology service is based at George Eliot Hospital and we have recently implemented Siemens analysers within Blood Sciences with serological testing now performed on these.

VAMP are also finishing the implementation of the Hologic Panther, Abbott Alinity M and Roche Cobas at University Hospital, Coventry. This is an exciting time for improving the department's equipment and increasing testing repertoire and capacity.

Main duties of the job

VAMP is a multi-disciplinary department responsible for the operational delivery of not only infectious disease testing but also the delivery of genomics testing for both Blood Sciences and Cellular Pathology, therefore the post holder will be required to work closely with the Clinical Leads of all these disciplines to ensure the Department is operationally delivering a clinically appropriate service.

You will be responsible for the oversight, operational running, strategic direction, performance and quality of the service by directing the Section Managers and Leads in those Departments.

We are looking for a dynamic, organised individual who is able to multitask, communicate with a wide array of staff, complete tasks/projects, as well as someone who is able to work well within a team and who can also work autonomously when needed.

As a Network Pathology Department Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for the operational management of all aspects, including financial, organisational and performance, of the routine and specialised services delivered by the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services Network(CWPS) across the Trust sites and primary care.

You will lead in conjunction with other senior staff in the evaluation, implementation and development of existing and new technologies, approved clinical trials and departmental research projects to ensure the continued effectiveness of the service.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.