Job summary
Are you the leader we are looking for to oversee quality within the Cellular Pathology Clinical Service at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) ensuring we continue to offer high-quality services to the Trust? In conjunction with the Clinical Director, Cellular General Manager, and Lead Healthcare Scientists, you will be responsible for leading on quality issues within the Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services across our hospitals.
As our services evolve, we wish to embrace technological developments and are currently implementing the Sakura X120 Tissue Processors to work in conjunction with our A120 Automated Embedding Centres to improve workflows in our Adult Histopathology laboratories. Digital pathology is currently being clinically validated across our Histopathology service with plans being developed to introduce the technology into Diagnostic Cytology to support ROSE clinics.
The Clinical Service also includes the Manchester Cytology Centre providing services to the Cervical Cytology Screening Programme for Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside and East Lancashire and Cumbria.
Whilst you will be central to this exciting work, you won't be on your own. You will be supported by the Cellular Pathology Senior Leadership Team including the Cellular Pathology General Manager, Lead Healthcare Scientist for Histopathology, as well as Advanced BMS staff, hence achieving can be a result of a rewarding team effort.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a visionary leader with excellent communication skills and a management qualification, or evidence of developed management skills honed along your career path. HCPC registered, you will have significant Histopathology experience, with a good awareness of current issues in the pathology service, health and safety legislation and UKAS standards. You will be a leader with strategic capability, who can drive forward modernisation in the context of financial efficiency. This post holder must have drive and tenacity and be able to deliver the necessary changes to keep the department at the forefront of Pathology and ensure that patient safety is central to everything we do.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Biomedical Science Related Subject acceptable to the HCPC
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist in a relevant pathology discipline
- Relevant qualification to FIBMS, Masters level degree in relevant field or HCS Apprenticeship level 7 or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Recognised Management / Leadership qualification or attendance at short courses on relevant management issues
Desirable
- Training for Trainers Qualification
- Training in quality management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven leadership, supervisory and management experience.
- A wide knowledge of current methodology and developments in Pathology
- A through understanding of ISO accreditation
- A thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working within a Quality Management System
- Experience of managing a laboratory through a formal accreditation process (e.g UKAS ISO)
- Proven experience of contribution to Clinical governance processes
- Evidence of strategic planning
- Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
- Able to build and maintain working relationships with others
- Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development
- Able to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed objectives.
- Good negotiating and leadership skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Desirable
- Evidence of collaborative working
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Biomedical Science Related Subject acceptable to the HCPC
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist in a relevant pathology discipline
- Relevant qualification to FIBMS, Masters level degree in relevant field or HCS Apprenticeship level 7 or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Recognised Management / Leadership qualification or attendance at short courses on relevant management issues
Desirable
- Training for Trainers Qualification
- Training in quality management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven leadership, supervisory and management experience.
- A wide knowledge of current methodology and developments in Pathology
- A through understanding of ISO accreditation
- A thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working within a Quality Management System
- Experience of managing a laboratory through a formal accreditation process (e.g UKAS ISO)
- Proven experience of contribution to Clinical governance processes
- Evidence of strategic planning
- Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
- Able to build and maintain working relationships with others
- Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development
- Able to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed objectives.
- Good negotiating and leadership skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Desirable
- Evidence of collaborative working
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
