Laboratory results are central to safe patient care. As our Pathology Results Team Lead, you'll oversee the processing of pathology results, ensuring they reach the correct clinician quickly and accurately.
You'll lead by example, remaining hands-on while supporting your team to deliver a safe, responsive service.
You'll monitor workload, support colleagues, improve processes and make sure patients don't experience delays because paperwork gets stuck.
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Lead the day-to-day pathology results service.
- Process pathology results alongside your team.
- Ensure urgent results are actioned promptly.
- Monitor quality, workload and performance.
- Support colleagues with complex cases.
- Improve processes and SOPs.
- Work closely with GPs and clinical teams.
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Have experience handling pathology results in primary care.
- Understand the importance of accuracy and prioritisation.
- Enjoy developing people.
- Stay calm under pressure.
- Can combine operational leadership with hands-on delivery.
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Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve.
We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access.
We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services — from routine checks to complex, long-term care — backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement.
We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients.
Learn more at penrosehealth.co.uk.
