Job summary
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) have an exciting opportunity for a Network Cellular Pathology Manager to join our management team.
CWPS has Pathology Laboratories across three hospital sites: Coventry Hospital (UHCW), George Eliot Hospital and South Warwick Hospital (SWFT), offering services to 1.8 million patients across the region.
The Cellular Pathology laboratories and mortuary are based at UHCW and SWFT sites. The staff across the two sites perform an array of histological techniques including dissection, embedding, microtomy, QC, special staining, immunohistochemistry, and digital scanning.
Both laboratories are in the process of installing new, state‑of‑the‑art histopathology instrumentation, have recently implemented a digital pathology solution and have other exciting developments in the pipeline.
CWPS mortuary services conduct forensic work across the local area and are in the early stages of upgrading our facilities.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
You will take ownership of, monitor and control a designated budget, and be accountable for identifying and delivering any cost improvement plans (CIP) as required to achieve defined financial targets.
You will maintain an open, proactive and collaborative culture within Pathology supported by effective two‑way communication systems and processes that promote the achievements and activities of the relevant specialities and maintain clinical standards.
Take a lead in the propagation and maintenance of all laboratory aspects of the ISO standards, HSE requirements and any other statutory regulations, and ensure the delivery of services in line with the principles of these standards and requirements throughout CWPS.
Be the expert in the use of the Quality management system, and oversee the effective development and/or management of all controlled documentation, non‑conformities and audit reports within the system.
Manage the attendance and performance of all staff members and be responsible for ensuring all staff fulfil and maintain their contractual requirements for mandatory training.
Design and work with the Pathology IT team on continuous developments, to ensure the most efficient use of the laboratory information system in the support of effective patient care within all Pathology specialities.
Lead by example to develop and maintain full engagement with all staff demonstrating motivational, presentation and training skills at all times.
Responsibilities
* Manage the delivery of the service using an effective and efficient deployment of all resources within areas as defined by the Senior Management Team to ensure the department is producing high quality, timely and accurate results for patients.
* Provide regular update reports to the Operational Board, and an annual report for the Annual Management Review determining progress and strategy within the Department.
* Be responsible for ensuring the service provided reaches and maintains all agreed quality benchmarks, and oversee the organisation of regular audit and quality control measures.
* Ensure monthly expenditure are within budget and CIP/WRPs are progressed.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high‑quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence – University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
Job posted: 17 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
218‑HSS‑B8A‑7874807
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
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Employer details
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk
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