About this role
Job summary
North West London Pathology is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and proactive Cellular Pathology Medical Workforce and Cancer Pathway Manager to join the Division of Infection, Immunity and Cellular Diagnostic Sciences.
This is a key Band 8b leadership role within Cellular Pathology, based at Charing Cross Hospital, with responsibility across the wider North West London Pathology network.
The post holder will provide senior operational leadership for two important areas of service delivery: medical workforce planning for the Histopathology clinical team, including Consultant Histopathologists and Resident Doctors, and the management of Cellular Pathology cancer pathway performance across the network.
This is an opportunity for an individual with strong operational management, workforce planning, cancer performance, governance and stakeholder management skills to make a direct contribution to patient pathways, diagnostic turnaround times, clinical workforce sustainability and the delivery of national cancer standards.
The successful candidate will be expected to use data, performance intelligence and collaborative working to support continuous improvement, reduce pathway risks and ensure Cellular Pathology services remain responsive, resilient and aligned to the needs of patients and clinical teams.
Main duties of the job
Will work as a key member of the NWLP operational Management Team, which isresponsible for the effective operational management and strategic direction of PathologyServices across the Three Owner Trusts. Will lead on and work in partnership with the general manager, operational manager andspecialty leads to develop and promote efficient and effective systems and processes in themanagement of the medical resources including finance, staff, information, equipmentand space. Will ensure the Operational area contributes to and meets the NWL Pathology Objectivesincluding supporting the divisional management team in working within agreed budgetand delivering cost improvement savings. Will take a lead in the continuing provision of a high quality and responsive servicemeeting both regulatory and accreditation requirements. Contribute to the formulation and implementation of strategies and plans to achievenational Cancer standards in line with NHSE Pathology Quality and Assurance frameworks. To facilitate the development of action plans in response to quality improvement, toimplement strategic developments and enhance patient pathways. Constantly review the quality of medical workforce services provided, explaining thecauses of success and failure and liaise with operational and clinical colleagues to ensureon-going improvement in service provision.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2026, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
Monday 7 September 2026Monday 5 October 2026Monday 2 November 2026Monday 7 December 2026
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Sc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent MSc in a science based subject or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or equivalent Recognised management qualification or suitable proven and relevant experience of managing complex systems
Desirable
HCPC Registration Experience/qualification within medical workforce management Experience/qualification within Histopathology or Cancer Services performance management
Skills / Knowledge /Abilities Essential
Ability to analyse highly complex problems and situations and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility and accountability Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working
Desirable
Experience in using and managing a LIMS related to medical workforce. Experience of project supervision
Experience Essential
Demonstrable capability and capacity in a complex healthcare environment Proven success in delivering change and performance improvement Experience of service redesign and development High level of knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject Experience of investigating incidents, report writing and management of outcomes / learning
Desirable
Ability to carry out research and development projects Experience of managing / collaborating with pathologists and other clinical staff to ensure quality standards are met Experience of digital pathology and artificial intelligence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name North West London Pathology
Address Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)