Specimen Reception and Pathology Admin Manager

The Specimen Reception and Pathology Administration Manager is responsible for the operational management and leadership of the Blood Sciences Specimen Reception and Pathology Administration teams at the Royal Surrey, supporting colleagues across the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology services network.

Working within a busy pathology environment, you will be responsible for coordinating administrative activities, supporting specimen reception services, managing clinical trial administration, maintaining laboratory stock supplies, and providing day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to Medical Laboratory Assistants and Medical Secretaries.

The post holder will ensure the delivery of an efficient, accurate and responsive specimen reception and administration service that supports high-quality patient care. The role is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the specimen reception team, leading a team of Medical Secretaries supporting Haematology, Biochemistry and Immunology services, and ensuring effective administration of clinical trials, external referral testing and laboratory information systems.

The post holder will provide strong leadership and management, ensuring staffing resources are effectively deployed, quality standards are maintained, and service performance targets are achieved. They will work collaboratively with laboratory, clinical, administrative and operational teams to support continuous service improvement and the delivery of a safe, effective and patient-focused pathology service.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE English and Maths (9 - 4 or A* - C)

Knowledge

Desirable: - Experience using LIMS, EPR and other digital systems