Overview
Join to apply for the Head of Diagnostics role at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new role within the CCDE Division as part of reorganising into three clinical divisions across Morecambe Bay.
Responsibilities
* Deliver diagnostic services within CCDE and redesign services to meet best practice standards, continually improving the quality of care for patients.
* Provide direction to the services and heads of department within the portfolio; develop the strategy for diagnostic services in collaboration with clinical leads and colleagues in the Integrated Care Board on the transition to a single Pathology service.
* Play a key role in the development of the three Community Diagnostic Centres in Heysham, Kendal and Barrow; identify opportunities for clinical innovation and modernisation; deliver service objectives and performance targets across People, Quality, Operational Delivery and Finance.
* Work in line with the Trust’s corporate objectives and values; empower autonomous teams and individuals to continuously deliver excellent care with compassion.
Role context and location
You will work across Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as community facilities including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. The Trust values collaboration with clinical leads and external partners to transition to a single Pathology service.
What we’re looking for
* Senior leadership experience in healthcare with a track record of service delivery and change management.
* Ability to lead strategic development of diagnostic services and collaborate with clinical leads and partners to achieve results.
* Strong alignment with Trust values and a commitment to developing autonomous, engaged teams delivering high-quality care.
About the Trust and inclusivity
The Trust encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experience. We support flexible working where possible.
For informal visits contact: Name: Deborah Nelson | Job title: Divisional General Manager | Email: deborah.nelson@mbht.nhs.uk | Telephone: 07748147518
Louise Corlett, Divisional Director | Email: Louise.Corlett@mbht.nhs.uk
We operate from three main hospitals—Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal—and several community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
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