Job Title: Cellular Pathology Quality Section Manager (Senior BMS) / Trainee
Agency: Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom, Warwickshire
Salary/Rate: £38,682 – £54,710 per year
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) provide pathology services to University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) in Coventry, George Elliot NHS Trust (GEH) in Nuneaton, and South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) in Warwick. The Histopathology Department, based at UHCW and SWFT sites, consists of over 120 staff members delivering dissection, microtomy, molecular, and immunohistochemistry services across a range of sub-specialities, including Breast, Gynaecology, Dermatology, Colorectal, and Respiratory, along with mortuary services.
Our Histology service has several exciting projects on the horizon, including the modernisation of automation. As departmental Quality Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the safe and effective delivery of services as part of the Manager (Senior BMS) team, coordinating and maintaining ISO15189 accreditation and compliance with HTA guidelines.
Responsibilities
* Co‑ordinates quality assurance schemes and supervises compliance with departmental audit schedules; reviews findings and implements service changes and improvements as necessary.
* Manages the propagation and maintenance of all laboratory aspects of the ISO standards, HTA regulations, and any other statutory regulations.
* Ensures quality assurance procedures are adhered to and all necessary internal records are maintained; collates data for and leads departmental meetings, proposing and implementing change as appropriate and maintaining clear lines of communication at all times.
* Takes responsibility within the laboratory for achieving and maintaining all local and national performance targets; manages KPIs (key performance indicators), prioritising work to achieve turnaround times, managing staff attendance, and maintaining mandatory training compliance.
* Oversees and develops the implementation of new techniques, equipment, and working practices, supporting the management of change processes that require implementation.
Qualifications
* Completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent is required and must be stated.
* Completion of a level 7 qualification (MSc. IBMS HSD or equivalent) is essential; candidates working towards this qualification are invited to apply and, if successful, will be appointed as a Trainee Section Manager and paid at Band 6 until completion.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered in addition to all other applications. Further information can be found at the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Closing Date: 24 November 2025
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