Job Summary
Pathology Hub Manager, Exeter Hospital – Pathology – Permanent – Full Time. Salary: £51,000 to £55,000 per year (subject to experience). Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Location: Wonford Road, Exeter EX2 4UG. This senior leadership role reports to the Director of Pathology and manages a multisite hub‑and‑spoke pathology service across three hospitals in the South West region.
Responsibilities
* Provide strong, visible leadership to a multidisciplinary pathology team across multiple sites, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
* Manage all aspects of people leadership, including recruitment, development, deployment, performance and absence management, and formal HR processes.
* Hold responsibility for service planning and workforce management to ensure safe, effective, and sustainable service delivery.
* Work collaboratively with consultant pathologists to ensure robust clinical governance and consistent provision of high‑quality clinical and technical advice.
* Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements (UKAS ISO 15189, MHRA BSQR 2005).
* Manage and review service‑level agreements with external suppliers and partners.
* Develop and manage departmental budgets, maintaining accountability for financial performance and accurate management reporting.
* Lead service improvement, standardisation and quality initiatives across the hub‑and‑spoke network to enhance efficiency, resilience, and patient experience.
Key Qualifications
Essential requirements:
* HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist (or equivalent relevant professional registration).
* Significant post‑registration experience within pathology, including demonstrable leadership experience at senior or hub/team leader level.
* Proven experience in leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
* In‑depth knowledge of pathology quality systems, clinical governance, and regulatory frameworks, including UKAS ISO 15189.
* Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Strong organisational, financial and problem‑solving skills, with experience of managing budgets and service performance.
Desirable requirements:
* Post‑graduate or Master’s qualification in a relevant discipline.
* Experience of managing services across multiple sites or within a networked pathology model.
* Experience leading service transformation or quality improvement initiatives.
Professional Requirements
Current UK professional registration is required. Applicants must submit a Disclosure and Barring Service check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Benefits
£21,000 annual pay package, plus benefits including free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts, and pension options.
Contact
For any questions about the role, contact Talent Acquisition – People Services: peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com or call 03001235080.
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