University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Operations Lead - Pathology Support Services

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Job summary

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to step into the role of Band 7 Operational Manager for Pathology Support Services across UHSx.

This is a cross-site leadership role covering Specimen Reception, Phlebotomy, Reception and Stores functions at:

Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH)

Princess Royal Hospital (PRH)

St Richard's Hospital (SRH)

Worthing Hospital (WOR)

Southlands Hospital (SL)

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and overseeing support services across multiple sites, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, supporting service standardisation, and driving improvements in quality and staff experience.

This is a fantastic development opportunity for someone seeking to broaden their leadership experience, work collaboratively across teams, and contribute to shaping the future of UHSx Pathology services.

How to apply: Please click apply and complete the application.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for:

Strong operational and organisational skills

Proven leadership and staff management experience

Excellent communication and the ability to work effectively across multiple sites

A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on service improvement

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

02 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7631263-DEC25

Job locations

All UHSx Sites

Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road

Haywards Heath, Brighton, Worthing, Chichester

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the attached job description and personal specification you will need:

Strong operational and organisational skills

Proven leadership and staff management experience

Excellent communication and the ability to work effectively across multiple sites

A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on service improvement

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the attached job description and personal specification you will need:

Strong operational and organisational skills

Proven leadership and staff management experience

Excellent communication and the ability to work effectively across multiple sites

A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on service improvement

Person Specification

Skills, Management, Communication

Essential

Strong operational and organisational skills
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on service improvement
Proven leadership and staff management experience
Excellent communication and the ability to work effectively across multiple sites
Knowledge of medical terminology and Biomedical investigations

Qualifications

Essential

Specialist knowledge of pathology and/or management acquired either through study to masters degree level plus experience or through in depth experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Skills, Management, Communication

Essential

Strong operational and organisational skills
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on service improvement
Proven leadership and staff management experience
Excellent communication and the ability to work effectively across multiple sites
Knowledge of medical terminology and Biomedical investigations

Qualifications

Essential

Specialist knowledge of pathology and/or management acquired either through study to masters degree level plus experience or through in depth experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

All UHSx Sites

Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road

Haywards Heath, Brighton, Worthing, Chichester

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

All UHSx Sites

Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road

Haywards Heath, Brighton, Worthing, Chichester

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)