Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for ahighly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the ABUHB Pathology team as Pathology Digital Operations Manager. As the Pathology Digital Operations Manager, you will work as part of the Pathology Management team and in collaboration with the Health Board Informatics Programme. The successful applicant will manage a small team who support existing digital systems and will lead on a range of operational and strategic plans for service development across the department. You will represent Pathology at a Health Board and National level. The post is being offered as a permanent position- 37.5 hours per week based at The Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, however the post holder will work across all Aneurin Bevan sites as required. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job Provide operational, tactical and strategic management and leadership in relation to all aspects of the Pathology Digital agenda. Take the lead on production and implementation of policy and process, plans, documentation, support, guidance and training for appropriate staff. Lead on a range of Pathology operational/strategic plans for performance improvement across sites, including diagnostic work in order to develop solutions and imparting sometimes unwelcome news to generate need for change. Manage service improvement initiatives including implementation of change, supporting and training teams as appropriate. Act as a budget manager for a range of highly complex, highly sensitive Pathology managed initiatives. Act as a line manager for the in house Digital Pathology team members, and as a point of contact for departmental Digital/IT leads. Contribute to the organisation's performance improvement development culture through developing and participating in training sessions, in conjunction with other Senior Managers within the directorate. Full details can be found in the job description. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-AC057-0225 Job locations Royal Gwent Hospital Cardiff Road Newport NP20 2UB Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Up-to-date knowledge of relevant local and national Pathology digital priorities and strategies Skills Essential A broad range of ICT sills and understanding at an advanced level Desirable Ability to use industry standard systems to communicate project status issues Experience Essential Experience of planning and implementing programmes Experience of emergency planning and business continuity Desirable Previous experience of a Pathology or clinical computer management information systems Qualifications Essential MSc or equivalent experience PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner or equivalent experience Desirable Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council ITIL Foundation or equivalent relevant experience Person Specification Knowledge Essential Up-to-date knowledge of relevant local and national Pathology digital priorities and strategies Skills Essential A broad range of ICT sills and understanding at an advanced level Desirable Ability to use industry standard systems to communicate project status issues Experience Essential Experience of planning and implementing programmes Experience of emergency planning and business continuity Desirable Previous experience of a Pathology or clinical computer management information systems Qualifications Essential MSc or equivalent experience PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner or equivalent experience Desirable Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council ITIL Foundation or equivalent relevant experience 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Royal Gwent Hospital Cardiff Road Newport NP20 2UB Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)