Overview
Job summary
Applications are invited for the role of Microbiology Directorate Operational Manager. Candidates must have extensive management experience (5 years minimum at 8A level or above) and experience of managing services across multiple sites. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of managing a multi-site service operating to common policies and procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Microbiology Directorate which encompasses both Microbiology and Serology. The microbiology directorate employs approx. 65 WTE staff spread across a 2 site service model serving 7 hospital sites. The role requires close working with Directorate Operational Managers in Cellular Pathology, Blood Sciences and the Chief of Service for the Pathology Network group. You will report to the Director of Operations for the Pathology Network Group. This team forms the senior management team for Path Links Network. You will also work with other Microbiology leaders across the ME2 (Midlands and East 2) Pathology Network to collaborate on procurement and service developments and support each other in delivering microbiology across the ME2 network. You will also work closely with our business and finance teams and trust IPC teams. Applicants must be qualified biomedical scientists specialising in Microbiology /Virology or Serology.
Main duties
* Development and oversight of the microbiology service
* Project management of equipment replacement projects end to end
* Equipment replacement planning
* Intensive knowledge of quality standards for example UKAS ISO:15189 / MHRA/HTA
* Responsible person for the regulatory compliance position of the microbiology directorate - monitor compliance and liaise with managers/senior staff to achieve KPI's
* Liaison with service users - both in primary and secondary care to model services to meet demands
* Excellent communication skills required for discussions with stakeholders and directorate members, sometimes in challenging circumstances. Ability to think quickly and tailor responses sensitively and accordingly.
* Produce reports to deadlines e.g. KPI reports, performance reports and present these to various management and governance meetings within the trust and the pathology group.
* Production of business cases for new service developments and presentation of these for financial and technical approval
* Identify CIP schemes and monitor delivery of these schemes including monthly highlight reports to track progress to deliver CIP targets
* Financial performance monitoring of the microbiology directorate - both pay/non-pay in conjunction with the finance manager to achieve a break even position at year end
* Recruitment and Workforce planning
* Advise departmental managers on complex staffing situations and hear cases that require escalation with appropriate HR support
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS partnership arrangements, managing a budget of over £1.3 billion and serving well over one million patients each year. It is made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH).
We employ nearly 20,000 staff across our five main hospital sites and are involved in teaching and research across multiple disciplines. We are committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services and to developing a diverse, inclusive and skilled workforce to support high-quality patient care.
Details
Date posted: 07 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 208-4A4EEB-25-1
Job locations: Scunthorpe General Hospital; Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH
Job description
Job responsibilities: Please see job description for detailed description of the duties. It should be noted that things are changing within pathology networks and therefore this is likely to be subject to change. There will undoubtedly be a requirement to work with network colleagues across ME2, HUTH and SHYPS (Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service). The successful candidate must be open to change and be capable of managing and selling change to staff across the directorate in order to continually improve the service and match this to the best patient outcomes. For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we\'ll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) or Masters Degree (MSc) in a blood sciences specialty
* Additional specialist management knowledge by either Masters level management qualification e.g. MBA or equivalent relevant managerial experience at a senior management level
* Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
* IBMS Higher Specialist Examination
* IT Qualification
Occupational Experience
* Minimum 5 years experience, post MSc level, experience Band 8A grade
* Significant experience of implementation of continuous improvement strategies and management
Desirable
* Experience of managing teams in disciplines that are not the individuals main area of specialty
* Experience of managing a networked service and a good understanding of the complexities this presents
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure is required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Scunthorpe General Hospital, Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH
Employer's website: n/a
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