Hunter Selection has been chosen to support a rapidly growing healthcare provider recruiting for a Pathology Operation Manager. The Pathology Operations Manager is responsible for organising, managing, and developing the laboratory services ensuring the delivery of a high-quality compliance with ISO 15189:2022.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sample Processing & Reporting
Oversee the reporting of pathology specimens to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
2. Managing the laboratory testing schedule, and process schedule change requests from the wider group of businesses, ensuring all internal and external stakeholders are informed.
3. Ensure that sufficient, appropriately qualified staff are scheduled on shift to support operation.
4. Laboratory Operations & Training
Maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping in accordance with UKAS regulations and local laboratory standards, working collaboratively with all laboratory staff.
5. Oversee the day-to-day management of the technical operations in the laboratory.
6. Managing the Pathology Service
Recruit, manage, and develop a team of scientists to ensure a high-quality pathology service.
7. Ensure sufficient equipment is available to meet testing demands, while ensuring it is properly maintained, serviced, and fully operational.
8. Establish and maintain key operational processes in line with service requirements.
9. Maintaining Quality
Work closely with the Head of Quality to support audits, EQA scheme participation, and IQC monitoring, ensuring successful implementation of ISO 15189:2022 in line with UKAS standards.
10. Ensure the laboratory work aligns with the Company's policies and standards including ISO 15189:2022, DHSE, CQC, HSE and ISO9001 where applicable.
Skill & Experiences:
1. Essential: Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
2. Experience across various pathology disciplines including biochemistry, haematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics.
3. Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience of managing a pathology laboratory.
4. Previous experience of working within an ISO15189 accredited laboratory.
5. Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing laboratory operations.
6. Understanding of Laboratory Health & Safety standards.
Salary £50,000 - £60,000
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