Pathology Operations Manager (Band 8a): Sponsorship Available

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Pathology Operations Manager (primary base Harrogate District Hospital)

Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) is seeking an experienced and motivated manager to join us as Pathology Operations Manager. The role will provide operational and HR leadership across a range of pathology teams, with a particular focus on Phlebotomy and Point of Care Testing (POCT) services.

This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience within a busy, multi-site pathology department of more than 400 staff. IPS is committed to developing its people and promoting personal development at every level. Candidates will need a strong foundation in people management, staff development and team leadership. During this fixed-term post, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to support staff through periods of service transformation, contribute to meaningful consultation processes, and help strengthen team morale and individual development.

Based primarily at Harrogate District Hospital, with the need for some cross-site working and travel, the postholder will work closely with the Pathology General Manager for the Harrogate site, and the Director of Operations, to maintain effective operational support. We are looking for an enthusiastic problem solver and confident communicator who is keen to contribute as part of the Pathology Senior Leadership Team and further develop their strategic leadership experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with the Phlebotomy Manager and POCT Managers, and other colleagues to support delivery of comprehensive, high-quality and safe services.

Demonstrable experience of managing staff and services is essential. Candidates should be well motivated, innovative and highly organised, with strong practical abilities, excellent IT skills and confident use of productivity tools. Detailed experience of Microsoft 365, including Teams, is essential, alongside well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to support both individual and team working.

Pathology experience is an advantage however candidates with a strong track-record of general staff management and leadership, and/or experience of leading service transformation are encouraged to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds suitable Level 6 (Undergraduate degree level) qualification in field of expertise.
  • Holds a suitable Level 7 (Master’s degree level) management qualification and/or has demonstrable relevant experience equivalent to this level of knowledge.

Desirable

  • ECDL
  • Professional body membership
  • Chartered Manager status

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable management experience
  • Demonstrable Human Resource management experience and skills
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
  • Evidence of proven people skills, particularly in dealing with individuals of different grades
  • Experience of procurement and implementation of equipment
  • Demonstrable experience and skill in the initiation and implementation of organisational change
  • Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures and standards
  • Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
  • Experience in training staff

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with complex HR management issues, with detailed knowledge of sickness and performance management
  • Experience of implementing transformational project work and conducting staff consultations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

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