Job Description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton

Salary:

AfC Band 8b (Full time)



Are you an experienced microbiology leader ready to make a difference in one of the world's leading cancer specialist hospitals? We are seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Manager to lead our busy and innovative service, ensuring the highest quality of patient care and compliance with national and international standards.



You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Microbiology Laboratory, driving service development, maintaining UKAS accreditation, and leading a skilled, motivated team. Working closely with clinicians, scientists, and partner organisations, you will play a pivotal role in delivering timely and accurate diagnostics that directly impact patient treatment and outcomes.



Why Join Us?

At The Royal Marsden, you'll work in a world-class environment alongside leading specialists, helping shape the future of microbiology in cancer care. We offer an innovative and collaborative workplace where your leadership will directly contribute to improved patient outcomes and cutting-edge research.



Apply Today and Lead the Future of Microbiology at The Royal Marsden!

For further details on this exciting opportunity, please see the and Person Specification attached.



The post holder will be responsible for the service provision of a timely, clinically critical laboratory service within the Microbiology department based at the Sutton site but covering activity from all RM sites. The post holder will provide an expert diagnostic service both for the Microbiology lead clinician & IPC nursing leads and also particularly for those in the clinical haemato-oncology and Stem Cell Processing departments operating the bone marrow transplant service (Sutton), in conformance with the Cancer Plan and as required by CPA, JACIE and HTA and for the Critical Care Unit at Chelsea.



The post holder will be responsible for the direction and operational management of the Medical Microbiology laboratory, staff (20) and budgets (2.14 million), ensuring appropriate and cost-effective purchasing arrangements for equipment and materials, and the recruitment of and delivery of training to BMS and other staff within the Department to ensure continuity of service at all times. The post holder has a specific role in relation to infection prevention and control with a requirement to deliver services in conformance with government targets for investigating and reporting key organisms.



The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.



At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.



At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.



For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification



Responsible for the efficient and effective management, organisation and development of Microbiology. To work in an efficient and timely manner and to be adaptable to change. To provide clear and effective leadership of the service and staff, with a focus on patient care, at all times Authorises requisitions and purchases and is an authorised signatory for financial payments as the budget holder for the department. Responsible for budgetary control.

About you:

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (or equivalent qualification) Significant senior experience in microbiology laboratory management Strong knowledge of quality management systems and accreditation processes * Proven leadership skills and the ability to inspire high-performing teams