Pathology Discipline Manager and Microbiology Workforce Lead

The post holder will play a pivotal role in the operational, clinical management and development of multiple pathology discipline areas including the Microbiology service within the Clinical Support Division. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe and efficient pathology services that meet the needs of patients and healthcare providers in Herefordshire and surrounding areas., In collaboration with the General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Clinical Leads, Integrated Care Service (ICS) colleagues and key stakeholders within the South Midlands Pathology Network (SMP) the post holder will support the Clinical Director in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery, operational performance, and patient outcomes. The role requires an understanding of various pathology disciplines including microbiology, with the ability to perform, analyse and interpret on a wide range of highly complex data to allow the post holder to report on a full range of routine and highly specialised tests.

The post holder will foster a culture of continuous improvement, supporting the professional development of staff through mentoring and training. They will ensuring compliance with UKAS accreditation standards and implement robust governance arrangements to maintain quality and safety indicators. Furthermore, the post holder will be instrumental in driving collaboration within the South Midlands Pathology network (SMP), engaging key stakeholders to align services with clinical best practices and strategic objectives.

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.