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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Deputy Pathology Manager

The closing date is 12 September 2025

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Job summary

Manages and develops the services within their specialised area expertise of the pathology service, and across a range of services provided by the laboratory. Liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Pathology Manager, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner. Deputise within the pathology department, local hospital and spoke hospital sites in the absence of the Pathology Manager

Main duties of the job

Manages and develops the services within their specialised area expertise of the pathology service, and across a range of services provided by the laboratory. Liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Pathology Manager, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner. Deputise within the pathology department, local hospital and spoke hospital sites in the absence of the Pathology Manager Develop practice including investigation and reporting, within your areas of specialist expertise. Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts. Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens and blood. Assist with research and development. Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations, within your specialist area of expertise.. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others. Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.

About us

Spire Bushy Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Deouty Pathology Manager to join the team on a Full Time basis. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

24153

Job locations

Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

London

WD23 1RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Deputy Pathology Manager/Spire Bushy/Permanent/Full Time Spire Bushy Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Deouty Pathology Manager to join the team on a Full Time basis. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: Manages and develops the services within their specialised area expertise of the pathology service, and across a range of services provided by the laboratory. Liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Pathology Manager, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner. Deputise within the pathology department, local hospital and spoke hospital sites in the absence of the Pathology Manager

  • Develop practice including investigation and reporting, within your areas of specialist expertise.
  • Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
  • Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens and blood.
  • Assist with research and development.
  • Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations, within your specialist area of expertise..
  • Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
  • Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.
    • Who we're looking for: Qualifications and Training
  • Biomedical Scientist HCPC Registration
  • Specialist Diploma/ MSc required.
  • Additional IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice an advantage
  • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
    • Experience:
  • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
  • Meeting financial and budgetary targets.
  • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
  • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
  • Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation.
  • Working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards.
    • Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Deputy Pathology Manager/Spire Bushy/Permanent/Full Time Spire Bushy Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Deouty Pathology Manager to join the team on a Full Time basis. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: Manages and develops the services within their specialised area expertise of the pathology service, and across a range of services provided by the laboratory. Liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Pathology Manager, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner. Deputise within the pathology department, local hospital and spoke hospital sites in the absence of the Pathology Manager

  • Develop practice including investigation and reporting, within your areas of specialist expertise.
  • Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
  • Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens and blood.
  • Assist with research and development.
  • Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations, within your specialist area of expertise..
  • Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
  • Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.
    • Who we're looking for: Qualifications and Training
  • Biomedical Scientist HCPC Registration
  • Specialist Diploma/ MSc required.
  • Additional IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice an advantage
  • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
    • Experience:
  • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
  • Meeting financial and budgetary targets.
  • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
  • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
  • Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation.
  • Working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards.
    • Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Biomedical Scientist HCPC Registration
    • Specialist Diploma/ MSc required.
    • Additional IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice an advantage
    • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

    Desirable

    • Biomedical Scientist HCPC Registration
    • Specialist Diploma/ MSc required.
    • Additional IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice an advantage
    • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
    • Meeting financial and budgetary targets.
    • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
    • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
    • Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation.
    • Working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards.

    Desirable

    • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
    • Meeting financial and budgetary targets.
    • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
    • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
    • Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation.
    • Working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Biomedical Scientist HCPC Registration
    • Specialist Diploma/ MSc required.
    • Additional IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice an advantage
    • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

    Desirable

    • Biomedical Scientist HCPC Registration
    • Specialist Diploma/ MSc required.
    • Additional IBMS Certificates of Expert Practice an advantage
    • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
    • Meeting financial and budgetary targets.
    • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
    • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
    • Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation.
    • Working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards.

    Desirable

    • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
    • Meeting financial and budgetary targets.
    • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
    • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
    • Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation.
    • Working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards.

    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.

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

    London

    WD23 1RD


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

    London

    WD23 1RD


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Resourcing Partner

    Sathvinder

    sathvinder.bassi@spirehealthcare.com

    +447834748334

    Details

    Date posted

    13 August 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    24153

    Job locations

    Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

    London

    WD23 1RD


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