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.
Will work as a key member of the NWLP operational Management Team, which is responsible for the effective operational management and strategic direction of Pathology Services across the Three Owner Trusts.
Will lead on and work in partnership with the general manager, operational manager and specialty leads to develop and promote efficient and effective systems and processes in the management of the medical resources including finance, staff, information, equipment
and space.
Will ensure the Operational area contributes to and meets the NWL Pathology Objectives including supporting the divisional management team in working within agreed budget and delivering cost improvement savings.
Will take a lead in the continuing provision of a high quality and responsive service meeting both regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Contribute to the formulation and implementation of strategies and plans to achieve national Cancer standards in line with NHSE Pathology Quality and Assurance frameworks.
To facilitate the development of action plans in response to quality improvement, to implement strategic developments and enhance patient pathways.
Constantly review the quality of medical workforce services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and liaise with operational and clinical colleagues to ensure on-going improvement in service provision.
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 sustainability
Climate 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 2026
Monday 5 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 7 December 2026
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
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.
