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Job overview
An exciting internal secondment opportunity has arisen within Pathology Blood Sciences for the role of General Manager.
This role is designed as a development opportunity for experienced operational leaders within pathology who are ready to step into a more senior, cross-service management position. The post offers the chance to work across blood sciences services, supporting delivery within one of the Trust’s largest and most complex clinical areas.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting delivery of access standards, quality and safety priorities, and financial performance, while contributing to ongoing service improvement and transformation programmes across pathology Services.
This secondment provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience operating at a senior level, developing the leadership skills, breadth of experience and system awareness required for progression,
We are seeking an individual with strong operational management experience within pathology , who can lead through others, manage complexity across services, and work collaboratively with clinical and corporate colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
If you are ready to take on a role where no two days are the same and are passionate about driving excellence in healthcare, we want to hear from you
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- Providing leadership to the broad team of professionals within the blood sciences team.
- Deliver strategic plans for service delivery and development.
- Management of staff performance, budget and KPIs.
- Ensure governance and risk management processes are adhered to.
- Work with the team to ensure a high standard of patient care.
- Be mindful to strategy, ensuring future proofing of services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing operational and strategic planning to ensure the blood sciences service provides high quality patient care and achieves performance objectives. To promote staff wellbeing and recruitment and retention of staff including medical and non-medical.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information
- Knowledge and understanding of secondary care funding regime e.g., commissioning, payment by results and service level agreements
Experience
Essential
- Experience within the Healthcare sector at senior manager level including operational responsibility for complex specialities/service
- Proven track record of achieving challenging healthcare targets
- Experience of delivering programmes of change within an NHS setting
- Experience of managing and hearing performance issues
- Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Teaching hospital
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent
- Extensive up to date knowledge of the NHS
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of other specialist knowledge at higher degree or masters level
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Logical thinker with evidence of implementation of ideas and solutions
- Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- Able to analyse and understand complex financial and clinical data
- Business focused
- Sensitive to clinical and political demands
- Ability to cut through barriers to change
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrable organisational skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills, written and oral
- Evidence of being a team-player but able to stand back when necessary
- Ability to motivate staff to deliver challenging targets
- Ability to present complex data
- Proven influencing skill
- Ability to manage conflict
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to participate in a Manager of the Day rota
- Able to participate in an on call rota.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
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This advert is for General Manager with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum / pro rota for part time hours. The contract type is Secondment: 3 months. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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