Pathology Hub Manager – Private Hospital

Pathology Hub Manager – Private Hospital

Competitive Salary & Private Benefits Package

Permanent Position | Full Time

Exeter, Devon

We are supporting a leading private hospital group in the appointment of a Pathology Hub Manager to oversee three sites across Devon. This opportunity is suited to a clinical laboratory leader or Senior BMS with strong experience in operational delivery, quality management, and team leadership within a regulated pathology environment.

Our pathology hub spans three hospital sites across Exeter (primary site), Taunton, and Plymouth. The role will require travel between sites approximately once a month, or as operationally required. Reporting into the Pathology Director, you will lead service performance while ensuring quality, compliance, workforce effectiveness, and operational resilience remain central to service delivery.

Our in-house services include Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion. Microbiology is managed within a separate hub, and Histology is outsourced to the local trust but remains coordinated through our laboratory service.

The position requires close collaboration with clinical teams, consultants, and hospital SLT to support continuous improvement and maintain high standards across all service areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multidisciplinary pathology teams across several locations.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing, training, and performance management activities.
• Ensure laboratory services operate in line with all relevant accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Monitor service performance, identifying opportunities for operational improvement and increased efficiency.
• Support the delivery of quality assurance and governance frameworks across the department.
• Manage departmental budgets and contribute to financial planning and reporting processes.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Drive service development projects and contribute to wider organisational objectives.

What we’re looking for?

Applications are welcomed from experienced pathology professionals with proven operational leadership experience.

Essential criteria:

• HCPC registration Biomedical Scientist
• Strong background within pathology services, with leadership / management desired.
• Demonstrable experience managing teams within a laboratory or diagnostic setting.
• Happy to consider a Senior or Lead BMS looking to step up.
• Knowledge of UKAS accreditation standards and pathology governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities with experience managing service performance and department budgets.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Gym Membership
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing benefits plus more

Not for you?

If you are not interested but know someone who is, we offer £500 vouchers for successful referral recommendations.

Interested?

If you are interested in a confidential chat, feel free to contact Reza direct on 02393874296 or email your CV to rabbasi@compassltd.co.uk