Previously shortlisted applicants need not apply
Role Overview
We are seeking a blood sciences manager to provide general management leadership and input into the pathology directorate. The primary role is to contract manage the delivery of pathology services from our third party partner and lead demand management. The focus will be to ensure quality of service provision as well as securing demand management initiatives to ensure best value.
Key Responsibilities
* Proactively contract manage the delivery of pathology services from our third‑party partner and lead demand management.
* Lead directorate teams to ensure efficient and effective delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred services, strategic planning, service development and change programmes, driving innovation, modernisation and high levels of staff and patient satisfaction.
* Responsible for operational delivery, performance and governance for an agreed portfolio of clinical services.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and make sound decisions under pressure.
* Support the Clinical Director for Pathology and represent the service at Divisional, Trust and network‑level meetings as required.
* Represent the service on the Trust Silver on‑call rota.
* Deliver contracted activity levels and manage related pay and non‑pay expenditure within agreed budgets, achieving required levels of cost improvement and underpinning service line profitability.
* Lead the development and delivery of the business plan to ensure continuous service improvement, quality and financial efficiency.
* Lead on specific divisional or cross‑Trust projects as required.
Qualifications & Experience
* Strong background in biomedical science.
* Leadership experience within blood sciences is highly desirable.
* Contract management experience in the healthcare sector.
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
Contact
* Kay Sandhu, Divisional Director of Operations – 07775610616
* Dr Gillian Williams, Clinical Director – gillian.williams12@nhs.net
* David Stokes, Current post holder – david.stokes8@nhs.net
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