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Job Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Band 7Deputy Central Specimen Reception & Logistics Manager to join our cross-siteteam within the East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL PP). Thisis a full time permanent position (37.5 hours per week).This critical operational role will support the delivery of a safe, high-quality 24/7Central Specimen Reception & Logistics service across all Partnership sites.You will support the CSR & Logistics Manager in leading multi-site teams includingCSR service delivery managers, supervisors, and logistics staff.The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to participate in a rotationalshift system including early, late, weekend, bank holiday, and occasional nightshifts to ensure a visible presence and meet service needs.
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Band 7Deputy Central Specimen Reception & Logistics Manager to join our cross-siteteam within the East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL PP). Thisis a full time permanent position (37.5 hours per week).This critical operational role will support the delivery of a safe, high-quality 24/7Central Specimen Reception & Logistics service across all Partnership sites.You will support the CSR & Logistics Manager in leading multi-site teams includingCSR service delivery managers, supervisors, and logistics staff.The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to participate in a rotationalshift system including early, late, weekend, bank holiday, and occasional nightshifts to ensure a visible presence and meet service needs.
Main duties of the job
required.Cross site working will be required and the successful applicant may be required towork at any of our NHS Pathology Partnership sites.The laboratories are UKAS and HCPC accredited. Our commitment to supportingcontinuing professional development is evidenced by an excellent training record.Main duties of the job -The duties will provide day to day operational leadership for CSR & Logistics acrossmultiple hospital sites. This will include direct line management of service deliverymanagers, logistics supervisors and reception staff ensuring high qualityperformance and compliance with SOPs and Trust Policies.We are seeking an individual that will be liaising with laboratory teams, clinicalservices, courier providers and Trust stakeholders to support efficient patientpathways.The successful candidate will support staff development through training,appraisals, rota coordination and recruitment as well as contribute to strategicimprovement initiatives.
About Us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.
The Partnership Has Three Operational Divisions:
Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
Microbiology and Virology
Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics
The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.
We strive to live by ourWeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year Per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-7394807ESEL
Job locations
Royal London Hospital required to rotate all sites within the ESEL PP
London
E1 2ES
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience managing operational and/or logistics teams within a healthcare environment
* Relevant line management experience
Desirable
* Experience of teaching staff
* Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential
* Ability to manage people and lead teams
* Ability / experience of training others
Knowledge
Essential
* Advanced knowledge of Pathology pathways for relevant discipline
* Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
Desirable
* Advanced QPulse user
Qualifications
Essential
* Science related qualification or equivalent experience
* A working knowledge of pathology TAT targets and other relevant national targets
Desirable
* Management or quality-related training
Person Specification
Essential
* Science related qualification or equivalent experience
* A working knowledge of pathology TAT targets and other relevant national targets
Desirable
* Management or quality-related training
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital required to rotate all sites within the ESEL PP
London
E1 2ES
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital required to rotate all sites within the ESEL PP
London
E1 2ES
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative
* Industries
Administrative and Support Services
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