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An opportunity has arisen to lead Derbyshire Pathology, one of the largest pathology departments in the NHS.
Derbyshire Pathology provides pathology services to Acute Trusts for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and Chesterfield Royal Hospital and associated community services. Derbyshire Pathology is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton but provides pathology services from laboratories at Derby, Burton and Chesterfield.
Derbyshire Pathology was formally formed on 1st July 2018 and delivers a range of pathology services including Blood Sciences, Microbiology, Cellular Pathology, Phlebotomy, Mortuary and Support Services, with over 630 staff and an annual budget of £58 million. As General Manager, you will guide and lead the operational team in the overall management of the joint venture and develop business strategic plans and performance management frameworks to ensure delivery of all key activities and financial targets.
We are looking for an experienced senior leader with excellent leadership qualities, who has a proven track record in innovation and driving successful change. Supported by two Deputy General Managers, you will work closely to drive service integration and delivery and ensure that a high quality and responsive pathology service is delivered to both Trusts and other stakeholders. You will lead key projects which will seek to continue to maximise the opportunities of the network. Together with the Clinical Director, you will represent Derbyshire Pathology, in wider regional discussions to further develop pathology networks.
Effective communication skills are vital, as is the ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level. A successful track record of managing change and the ability to effectively engage with and develop our dedicated pathology team is key.
This is an opportunity to gain experience of working across organisations within a network where excellent working relationships are already well established. Derbyshire Pathology is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation who provides a full range of support services to the network, including HR, Finance, & IT.
Closing date of applications - 28 August 2025
Interview date - 11 September 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In Return We Will Offer
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mike Goodwin Job title: Divisional Director Email address: mike.goodwin@nhs.net Telephone number: 01332 789826
Julia Forsyth
Clinical Director - Derbyshire Pathology
Email - Julia.Forsyth1@nhs.net
Mobile - 07749254692
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