Job overview

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is currently undertaking a once in a career transformation of how healthcare will be delivered in South East Wales and we are looking for an exceptional and inspirational Operational Manager for the Microbiology and Andrology services who can help us turn our dreams into reality. If your values align with our Pathology vision below then this is the challenging role for you.

Delivering a leading, people centred service which is innovative, dynamic and continually improving.

As the Microbiology and Andrology Operational Manager you will work alongside the Microbiology Department Manager and in conjunction with the organisation's Pathology Directorate to develop and deliver transformational change within the Health Board. You will be supported by a committed Pathology senior management team and the wider organisation to deliver the vision and ensure the 600,000 residents we work for receive the high quality services they deserve. And here are the essential facts.

Main duties of the job

You will have extensive experience in Microbiology, experience of operating at a management level to provide strong leadership and a clear vision and passion for developing the services and inspiring and leading your team. You will hold an MSc or equivalent, demonstrate a commitment to CPD, have excellent interpersonal and time management skills and be keen on exploring alternative ways to deliver Microbiology services. You will be responsible for professional leadership, strategic direction, operational and quality management, budgetary control and continuous improvement of your service. A managerial qualification is highly desirable. The department operates a 24/7 working system, including a 12 hour nightshift. The department has UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation and is also an approved IBMS training laboratory. Continuous professional development is actively encouraged. The laboratory is well equipped to a high standard with  Maldi-Tof, Sysmex UF-5000 urine analysers, Roche Cobas 6800, Vidas and Cepheid molecular platforms. The post holder will be expected to manage and develop all aspects of the Microbiology  services in line with the objectives of the Health Board and in compliance with all regulatory and accrediting bodies. The Microbiology Operational Manager will be an active member of the Pathology Operational Management Team working closely with the other Pathology leads and will be expected to represent Pathology at Health Board, Regional and National level meetings.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.