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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Deputy Pathology Laboratory Manager 

The closing date is 23 November 2025

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Job summary

Deputy Pathology Laboratory Manager | Private Hospital | Full Time | Permanent | Southampton Spire Southampton Hospital are looking for a Deputy Pathology Laboratory Manager to join the Pathology department.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Assist in maintaining and developing services.
  • Lead others in the quality improvement of pathology services.
  • Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.
  • Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices
  • Assist the Pathology Manager in maintaining and supporting the effective use of physical and financial resources
  • Support the Pathology Manager by undertaking human resource activities for the pathology team.

About us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

24987

Job locations

Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

Southampton

SO16 6UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Assist in maintaining and developing services.
  • Lead others in the quality improvement of pathology services.
  • Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.
  • Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices
  • Assist the Pathology Manager in maintaining and supporting the effective use of physical and financial resources
  • Support the Pathology Manager by undertaking human resource activities for the pathology team.
    • Who we're looking for:
  • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
  • Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
  • Experience in a haematology/blood transfusion or biochemistry hospital scientific laboratory.
  • Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation
  • Experience working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation across a variety of laboratories
  • Experience Managing across teams and hospital laboratories.
    • Working Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours, participation in on-call rota & covering core hour shifts weekdays early & lates plus weekend days Contract Type: Permanent 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
    • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Duties and responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Assist in maintaining and developing services.
  • Lead others in the quality improvement of pathology services.
  • Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.
  • Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices
  • Assist the Pathology Manager in maintaining and supporting the effective use of physical and financial resources
  • Support the Pathology Manager by undertaking human resource activities for the pathology team.
    • Who we're looking for:
  • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
  • Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
  • Experience in a haematology/blood transfusion or biochemistry hospital scientific laboratory.
  • Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation
  • Experience working within a quality assurance and control culture maintaining safe standards Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation across a variety of laboratories
  • Experience Managing across teams and hospital laboratories.
    • Working Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours, participation in on-call rota & covering core hour shifts weekdays early & lates plus weekend days Contract Type: Permanent 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
    • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Please see below

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please see below
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Please see below

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please see below

    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

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    Charlotte

    Charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com

    07803628428

    Details

    Date posted

    23 October 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 7

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    24987

    Job locations

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


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