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Job summary

Main area
Pathology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 3 years (3 year tenure)
Hours
  • Part time
  • Other
3 sessions per week (part time)
Job ref
320-MDR-7995879-KM
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 pro rata (per annum)
Salary period
Session by session
Closing
02/07/2026 23:59

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Director Derbyshire Pathology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or  you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to appoint to the Clinical Director for Derbyshire Pathology for a three-year term. 

Derbyshire Pathology is a contractual joint venture to provide pathology services to University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The service is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and provides pathology services from laboratories at Derby, Burton and Chesterfield. 

The purpose of the role is to provide clinical leadership and direction for Derbyshire Pathology across the full range of operational and strategic issues. The post holder will work in partnership with the Derbyshire Pathology Management Team to develop the Derbyshire Pathology strategy and service visions to deliver a safe, effective and efficient service for patients and users. 

The role attracts 3PA time allocation (12 hours per week). 

We are seeking applications from existing Medical Consultants, SAS Doctors, and Consultant Clinical Scientists. Experience in Pathology is preferred; however candidates with relevant experience in clinical management will also be considered.

A possibility of a candidate moving their remaining clinical role to University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust can be considered subject to approval and availability within their clinical sub specialist area and further interview. 

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical leadership across Derbyshire Pathology, setting vision and strategy for the service 

Lead the development and delivery of the Business Unit Strategy aligned to both Trust objectives

Be accountable for clinical quality, patient safety and UKAS accreditation

Oversee performance, operational delivery and achievement of national targets

Drive service improvement, innovation and transformation to enhance patient care and efficiency

Provide professional leadership and support to clinical teams, including workforce development and succession planning

Ensure effective governance, risk management and financial stewardship across the service

Lead medical workforce management

Promote a positive and inclusive culture

 

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

•    Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
•    On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
•    A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

•    We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
•    We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
•    An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
•    Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
•    Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
•    We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
•    We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Clinical Director for Derbyshire Pathology will provide senior clinical leadership across a multi-site pathology network, working in partnership with the Business Unit Management Team to deliver high-quality, sustainable and innovative diagnostic services.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the development and delivery of the Business Unit strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and system priorities
  • Providing visible and effective clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and compassionate leadership
  • Ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality services, with accountability for clinical governance, patient safety and maintaining regulatory standards including UKAS accreditation
  • Overseeing operational performance, ensuring services meet national targets, local objectives and patient needs across the Derbyshire health system
  • Driving service transformation and innovation to improve access, reduce variation, enhance patient experience and deliver value for money
  • Leading workforce planning and development, including job planning, appraisal and professional development of clinical staff
  • Ensuring robust governance, risk management and compliance processes are embedded across all services
  • Holding responsibility for financial performance, including business planning, cost improvement programmes and efficient use of resources
  • Working collaboratively with Trust colleagues, system partners and external stakeholders to support integrated service delivery and improved patient outcomes

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of pathology services across Derbyshire, delivering high-quality diagnostics at scale while supporting innovation and workforce development.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in a relevant pathology specialty, demonstrating completion of higher specialist training and eligibility for consultant-level practice in the UK or Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or equivalent, at least 4 years Clinical Management experience in Pathology.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Employed in a substantive Consultant, or SAS Doctor, or Consultant Clinical Scientist post for at least 4 years and to have held a Lead Clinician or other significant management role
Desirable criteria
  • 4 Years Clinical Management Experience in Pathology

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Clinical Governance Experience
  • Clinical Incident Management
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of UK cancer screening programmes, including relevant pathology processes, quality standards, and clinical governance requirements.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of and experience in the adherence to ISO 15189:2022 and UKAs accreditation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantCareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Muhammad Gill
Job title
CDCS - Divisional Medical Director (UHDB)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 788212
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