Job summary
The Cellular Pathology department within the Royal Victoria Infirmary has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Project Manager working with the team in the Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre (CPGC). The post is fixed term for 12 months from appointment.
Cellular Pathology supports tissue diagnostic pathways across all pathology specialties for histology, diagnostic cytology, neuropathology and autopsy. We are part of the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Pathology Network and host the regional CPGC, which supports genomic testing pathways, working closely with the NEY Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEYGLH). We have approximately 240 Consultant, scientific and laboratory support staff to deliver our UKAS ISO15189 and HTA licensed activity. We also support research and innovation through our dedicated clinical trial, tissue bank and commercial project laboratories.
- Interview Date Wednesday 10 September 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
The purpose of the role is to contribute to the ongoing development, expansion and improvement of the CPGC within Cellular Pathology to benefit patients within NENC. This will be achieved by collaborative working within NENC and with other CPGCs within out GLH.
Process mapping of current genomics pathways to identify areas of improvement, and supporting implementation of improvements.
Development of effective systems to provide mandatory datasets to NHSE.
Development of effective systems to provide operational data to NENC.
Collaboration with other Cellular Pathology labs within NENC, and CPGCs within NEYGLH, to share learning and development strategies.
Regular progress and performance reporting to the Cellular Pathology Laboratory Management Team and CPGC Consultant Pathology lead, to feed into strategic meetings.
Engage with the CPGC laboratory and data analysts within Cellular Pathology and Newcastle GLH laboratory.
Meet defined project targets and deadlines as set by the Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
- Freeman Hospital
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
- Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle HospitalsandNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager to support our CPGC in streamlining and improving sample pathways, expansion of the service and the provision of operational data to service users and mandatory data sets for NHS England. Applicants must have excellent communication skills as collaboration with other CPGCs and the GLH is essential to be successful in this role. It is an essential requirement that all candidates have a degree level qualification (or substantial equivalent experience) relevant to this post.
The laboratory is open Monday Friday between the hours of 7am and 6pm, however a flexible/agile approach to working will be supported in this role.
- Responsible for the overall management and successful delivery of Cellular Pathology services and strategy projects within the programme portfolio to the required quality and standard. The Project Manager will be responsible for management of the full project life cycle with a significant focus on change management and service modernisation.
- The post requires close working with suppliers, clinicians, health professionals and patient forums to ensure anticipated benefits that IT enabling solutions can bring are fully realised.
- Deputise for the Lead Project Manager as and when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager to support our CPGC in streamlining and improving sample pathways, expansion of the service and the provision of operational data to service users and mandatory data sets for NHS England. Applicants must have excellent communication skills as collaboration with other CPGCs and the GLH is essential to be successful in this role. It is an essential requirement that all candidates have a degree level qualification (or substantial equivalent experience) relevant to this post.
The laboratory is open Monday Friday between the hours of 7am and 6pm, however a flexible/agile approach to working will be supported in this role.
- Responsible for the overall management and successful delivery of Cellular Pathology services and strategy projects within the programme portfolio to the required quality and standard. The Project Manager will be responsible for management of the full project life cycle with a significant focus on change management and service modernisation.
- The post requires close working with suppliers, clinicians, health professionals and patient forums to ensure anticipated benefits that IT enabling solutions can bring are fully realised.
- Deputise for the Lead Project Manager as and when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent level of qualification or experience e.g. IT, Business, Health or have substantial experience in a relevant post
- Project management qualification, preferably PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent experience in project management techniques
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Have experience of managing a team, ideally management of project or service support teams
- Experience of delivering change management technology
- Experience of analysing and forecasting staff and managing budgets in previous roles
- Experience of inter-agency working involving multiple and diverse partners
- Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience of managing multiple complex projects including supporting executive level project boards
Desirable
- Experience of managing projects in other organisations of similar size and complexity within or outside of the NHS
- Have a good understanding of Trust policies and procedures
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to reconcile conflicting priorities, with the ability to negotiate and persuade as required to reach the best possible outcome for all stakeholders
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines , balancing competing demands and prioritising effectively to progress multiple tasks
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent level of qualification or experience e.g. IT, Business, Health or have substantial experience in a relevant post
- Project management qualification, preferably PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent experience in project management techniques
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Have experience of managing a team, ideally management of project or service support teams
- Experience of delivering change management technology
- Experience of analysing and forecasting staff and managing budgets in previous roles
- Experience of inter-agency working involving multiple and diverse partners
- Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience of managing multiple complex projects including supporting executive level project boards
Desirable
- Experience of managing projects in other organisations of similar size and complexity within or outside of the NHS
- Have a good understanding of Trust policies and procedures
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to reconcile conflicting priorities, with the ability to negotiate and persuade as required to reach the best possible outcome for all stakeholders
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines , balancing competing demands and prioritising effectively to progress multiple tasks
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
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.
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.
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).
