Description
We are seeking an experienced Medical Director – Pathology to join the senior leadership team at PureLab-UK, providing strategic medical leadership and clinical oversight across our pathology services.
This is a part-time role for 15 hours a week, with a competitive salary and benefits package depending on level of experience, training, and qualification.
Responsibilities:
- Provide senior medical and clinical leadership across PureLab-UK pathology services, ensuring the highest standards of diagnostic quality, clinical excellence, and patient safety.
- Maintain an active clinical caseload and agreed Programmed Activities (PAs) within your specialist pathology discipline, providing expert diagnostic interpretation and advice on complex or challenging cases.
- Work closely with the Executive Director of Pathology Services and wider senior leadership team to develop and deliver the strategic direction of pathology services.
- Lead clinical governance, quality assurance, and patient safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
- Provide medical oversight of pathology operations, working collaboratively with scientific and operational leaders to optimise service delivery, capacity, diagnostic turnaround times, and clinical performance.
- Lead and support the recruitment, development, appraisal, and professional performance of Consultant and SAS pathologists.
- Drive innovation and transformation across pathology services, including the adoption of digital pathology, new diagnostic technologies, and improvements to clinical pathways and service models.
- Contribute to business planning, service development, and investment decisions, providing expert clinical advice to support sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, education, and evidence-based practice.
Requirements:
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a current licence to practise.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Histopathology, Cytopathology, or another relevant pathology specialty.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
- A minimum of five years' experience as a substantive Consultant Pathologist, with demonstrable medical leadership or management experience.
- Significant experience delivering high-quality diagnostic pathology services.
- Strong understanding of UK clinical governance frameworks, patient safety, quality assurance, and pathology accreditation requirements.
- Proven experience leading and influencing multidisciplinary medical, scientific, and operational teams.
- Sound knowledge of GMC appraisal, revalidation, continuing professional development, and relevant medical professional standards.
- Strong strategic and commercial awareness.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities