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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Manager, with good interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to team working to join the Cellular Pathology department, located at the Chelsea site of The Royal Marsden Hospital. The major focus of the role will be responsibility for the service provision of a timely, cross-site, clinically critical laboratory service within the Histopathology department, primarily supporting the solid tumour pathway including genomic referrals and the cytology pathway. The laboratory provides patients both at the Trust and at other hospitals across the UK, with an expert led diagnostic and second opinion service. This is an exciting time to join the Cellular Pathology Team as we move forward with our programme of modernisation. As part of that the post holder will oversee the implementation of digital pathology technology and new workflows which will complete the digitization of the service following the recent Epic LIMS/EPR implementation.

Applicants must have a relevant higher degree or equivalent, HCPC registration, evidence of post-registration study and management skills training. This is a full time post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the service provision of a timely, clinically critical laboratory service within the Histopathology department covering the Chelsea site.  Supporting clinical teams within the Trust, nationally and internationally, providing an expert diagnostic service for users of the solid tumour, Cytology and genomic referral pathways in conformance with the Cancer plan/ waiting time targets.  

The post holder will be responsible for the direction and operational management of the Cellular Pathology laboratory, Chelsea, including 30 staff and a budget of £2.8m. Ensuring appropriate and cost-effective purchasing arrangements for equipment and materials, effective staff recruitment and the delivery of training to BMS and other staff within the Department to ensure continuity of service, at all times.

Working for our organisation

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.