York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Microbiology & Virology Operational Services Manager

The closing date is 25 November 2025

Job summary

Are you a dynamic and motivated leader looking for your next challenge?

We are seeking an experiencedOperational Managerto join ourMicrobiology & Virology network within SHYPS.

The successful candidate will work closely with all technical and support colleagues within Microbiology and Virology, clinical teams, and wider, external teams to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient care for our patients.

We are looking for someone with proven operational management experience in laboratory setting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment will be key.

If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal chat about the role.

Main duties of the job

To work with clinical and managerial colleagues, ensuring that operational performance and access targets are met
Operational management of designated responsibilitieswithin our Microbiology and Virology departments
Work in partnership with senior colleagues withinour Network, Care Group and the wider Trusts
Take the lead in developing effective systems within our departments for designated responsibilities
Be responsible for the day to day line management of administration and clericalfunctions within Microbiology and Virology
Experience of management in the NHS, including service improvement
Ability to assimilate and co-ordinate various agendas prioritising appropriately
Performance management methodology

About us

For more information about our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

11 November 2025

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

419-7583757-OSM-SH

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityour application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityour application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Exdperience & Knowledge

Essential

Experience of management in the NHS, including operational management and service improvement

Desirable

Experience as well as knowledge of activity targets within health and Social Care

Education, Qualification and Training

Essential

Graduate/Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

Study at Master's level

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Understanding of the Health and Social care management environment and roles and responsibilities within it
Performance management methodology
Ability to assimilate & co-ordinate various agendas prioritising appropriately

Desirable

Management qualification

Person Specification

Exdperience & Knowledge

Essential

Experience of management in the NHS, including operational management and service improvement

Desirable

Experience as well as knowledge of activity targets within health and Social Care

Education, Qualification and Training

Essential

Graduate/Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

Study at Master's level

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Understanding of the Health and Social care management environment and roles and responsibilities within it
Performance management methodology
Ability to assimilate & co-ordinate various agendas prioritising appropriately

Desirable

Management qualification

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

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