Job Description

It is an exciting time to join the University Hospitals Dorset as there are several new developments including the creation of a new state-of-the-art clinical laboratory - the One Dorset Pathology (ODP) hub and future alignment with laboratories within the Southern Counties Pathology Network. The transformation of the hospitals in the region has already seen a new LIMS installation across the networked sites in Dorset and standardised equipment procurement. With this will come the need for reconfiguration of pathology services to which you will have to opportunity to contribute.



Responsibility for the operational planning, organisation, and delivery of the quality diagnostic services for Microbiology at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) to ensure service outcomes in collaboration with the Pathology management, Heads of Services and Clinical Leads.

Base location:

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Date of interview:

To be confirmed



Managerial responsibility for non-clinical staff in Microbiology within the designated hub lab.



To form part of the management team within the pathology service, taking a key role in the direction of the service.



Responsible for ensuring resources are used effectively and efficiently whilst adhering to Trust Standard Financial Instructions (SFIs) and delivering agreed cost improvements allocated by the Trust.



Responsible for the operational delivery of all local and national targets relating to service standards and turnaround times.



To be responsible for local compliance with all relevant legislation and accreditation frameworks as assessed by bodies such as UKAS, HSE and CQC and take a lead operational role in the laboratories for implementation of the Pathology Quality Management system.



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.



UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.



This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.



Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.



Please see job description and person specification for full requirement and responsibilities of the role.