Nuffield Health

Pathology Manager (Deputy)

The closing date is 10 November 2025

Job summary

Job Description Pathology Manager (Deputy) Exeter Hospital | Pathology | Permanent | Full Time Up to £55,000.00 per annum, dependent on experience 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

As our Deputy Pathology Manager, you will: Supervise and support pathology staff in the day-to-day operation of the department Lead on work scheduling, rotas, and workforce planning Contribute to recruitment, performance reviews, appraisals, and absence management Participate in on-call rota Support and oversee training, development, and mentoring of the team Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, quality standards, and audit frameworks Attend key management meetings including the Integrated Governance Committee Hold a current HCPC registration (Health and Care Professions Council) - essential for this role Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

About us

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital The Exeter Nuffield hospital is based next to the RD&E hospital in Wonford, Exeter. The hospital has 2 theatres, as well as a hybrid cardiac catheter laboratory/theatre and an Endoscopy suite. There are two ward areas: an inpatient area with 21 beds and a day-case ward with 12 beds. We also have a busy outpatient department, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and radiology department including an MRI scanner. We specialise in elective orthopaedic and spinal surgery, cardiology including invasive procedures, general surgery, plastics and cosmetic surgery, ENT, and gynaecology. The Hospital has a MAKO robot that undertakes some of the joint replacement surgery which we have become well known for in this field of surgery. Apply today - Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,000 to £55,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0091805

Job locations

Wonford Road Exeter Devon Exeter EX2 4UG

Exeter

EX2 4UG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Pathology Manager (Deputy) Exeter Hospital | Pathology | Permanent | Full Time Up to £55,000.00 per annum, dependent on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want, we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We're looking for a confident and motivated healthcare professional with strong leadership skills and a solid background in pathology to join us as Deputy Pathology Manager at our Exeter Hospital. You will be a collaborative, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a regulated environment and brings positivity and professionalism to a high-performing team. As our Deputy Pathology Manager, you will:

  • Supervise and support pathology staff in the day-to-day operation of the department
  • Lead on work scheduling, rotas, and workforce planning
  • Contribute to recruitment, performance reviews, appraisals, and absence management
  • Participate in on-call rota
  • Support and oversee training, development, and mentoring of the team
  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, quality standards, and audit frameworks
  • Attend key management meetings including the Integrated Governance Committee
  • Hold a current HCPC registration (Health and Care Professions Council) - essential for this role
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital The Exeter Nuffield hospital is based next to the RD&E hospital in Wonford, Exeter. The hospital has 2 theatres, as well as a hybrid cardiac catheter laboratory/theatre and an Endoscopy suite. There are two ward areas: an inpatient area with 21 beds and a day-case ward with 12 beds. We also have a busy outpatient department, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and radiology department including an MRI scanner. We specialise in elective orthopaedic and spinal surgery, cardiology including invasive procedures, general surgery, plastics and cosmetic surgery, ENT, and gynaecology. The Hospital has a MAKO robot that undertakes some of the joint replacement surgery which we have become well known for in this field of surgery. Apply today - Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Pathology Manager (Deputy) Exeter Hospital | Pathology | Permanent | Full Time Up to £55,000.00 per annum, dependent on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want, we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We're looking for a confident and motivated healthcare professional with strong leadership skills and a solid background in pathology to join us as Deputy Pathology Manager at our Exeter Hospital. You will be a collaborative, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a regulated environment and brings positivity and professionalism to a high-performing team. As our Deputy Pathology Manager, you will:

  • Supervise and support pathology staff in the day-to-day operation of the department
  • Lead on work scheduling, rotas, and workforce planning
  • Contribute to recruitment, performance reviews, appraisals, and absence management
  • Participate in on-call rota
  • Support and oversee training, development, and mentoring of the team
  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, quality standards, and audit frameworks
  • Attend key management meetings including the Integrated Governance Committee
  • Hold a current HCPC registration (Health and Care Professions Council) - essential for this role
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital The Exeter Nuffield hospital is based next to the RD&E hospital in Wonford, Exeter. The hospital has 2 theatres, as well as a hybrid cardiac catheter laboratory/theatre and an Endoscopy suite. There are two ward areas: an inpatient area with 21 beds and a day-case ward with 12 beds. We also have a busy outpatient department, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and radiology department including an MRI scanner. We specialise in elective orthopaedic and spinal surgery, cardiology including invasive procedures, general surgery, plastics and cosmetic surgery, ENT, and gynaecology. The Hospital has a MAKO robot that undertakes some of the joint replacement surgery which we have become well known for in this field of surgery. Apply today - Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want, we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

    Experience

    Essential

    • We're looking for a confident and motivated healthcare professional with strong leadership skills and a solid background in pathology to join us as Deputy Pathology Manager at our Exeter Hospital. You will be a collaborative, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a regulated environment and brings positivity and professionalism to a high-performing team.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want, we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

    Experience

    Essential

    • We're looking for a confident and motivated healthcare professional with strong leadership skills and a solid background in pathology to join us as Deputy Pathology Manager at our Exeter Hospital. You will be a collaborative, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a regulated environment and brings positivity and professionalism to a high-performing team.

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Wonford Road Exeter Devon Exeter EX2 4UG

    Exeter

    EX2 4UG


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Wonford Road Exeter Devon Exeter EX2 4UG

    Exeter

    EX2 4UG


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    13 October 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £55,000 to £55,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0091805

    Job locations

    Wonford Road Exeter Devon Exeter EX2 4UG

    Exeter

    EX2 4UG


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