Operational Lead Histopathology (XR08)
The closing date is 02 November 2025
Job summary
The Cellular Pathology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated manager to help the Cellular Pathology department become a provider of choice for Cellular Pathology services, helping us deliver excellent, high-quality integrated care to our patients, in keeping with the Trusts wider vision.
The post holder will have operational responsibility for overseeing the running of specific elements of the Cellular Pathology Services. They will play a role in the development and implementation of the long-term strategy for the delivery of the services as determined by the Service Manager and Clinical Lead.
As Designated Individual, DI, for the Post Mortem Licence in Leeds the post holder has a key role in implementing the requirements of the Human Tissue Act 2004 (HT Act) across the Trust.
Expected Shortlisting Date
03/11/2025
Planned Interview Date
12/11/2025
Main duties of the job
As the Operational Lead the jobholder will be responsible for overseeing the operational running of the Cellular Pathology service which includes Histology, Andrology and Mortuary services. They will play a major role in the development and implementation of the long term strategy for the delivery of the services as determined by the Service Manager and Clinical Lead. The DI for the Post Mortem Licence in Leeds has a key role in implementing the requirements of the Human Tissue Act 2004 (HT Act) across the Trust.
The Post Mortem Licence is held by the Trusts Corporate Body (the Chief Medical Officer being the named signatory on its behalf). The Leeds General Infirmary is the hub site, with St James's University Hospital having a Satellite site status on the same licence.
The DI is the person under whose supervision the licenced activity is authorized to be carried out and the DI has primary (legal) responsibility under Section 18 of the Human Tissue Act to ensure:
That suitable practices are used in undertaking the licensed activity.
Within the Trust these are provided by an agreed suite of Standard Operating Procedures (Quality Management System), agreed templates for tissue transfer and an IT system (CoPath)
That other persons working under the licence are suitable.
They should carry the appropriate level of authority to support their responsibilities under the Human Tissue Act.
That the conditions of the licence are complied with.
About us
The department provides Histopathology, Non Gynae Cytology, Andrology, Muscle, Nerve, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular, and Mortuary services for Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and surrounding primary care centres.
We are a well equipped and innovative department being the first laboratory in the UK digitally scanning 100% of surgical slides, also introducing the UK's first automated tissue sectioners. We process circa 58,000 surgical cases, 2,000 autopsy cases and 6000 non-gynaecological cytology cases per annum. We are a continually improving department, striving for high quality staff and processes. As a training hospital we serve to expand the knowledge and skills of all staff. There are plenty of opportunities to become involved, and further development is encouraged. We have UKAS accreditation to ISO15189 standards. We endeavour to follow 'The Leeds Way' at all times putting the patient first at all times.
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Details
Date posted
15 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-PATH-477
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website
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