Laboratory Services Manager

Job summary The Clinical Microbiology and Public Health Laboratory (CMPHL) at Cambridge is part of the UKHSA Clinical Network Laboratory division and provides services to Cambridge University Hospital (Addenbrooke's) and Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Trusts, the surrounding district, and other NHS Laboratories. It has active research and epidemiological interests. The laboratory undergoes assessment against UKAS ISO 15189 standards and has strong teaching interests. Set on the outskirts of the university city of Cambridge, within the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Addenbrooke's Hospital is one of the top hospitals in the UK and a thriving NHS Foundation Trust. Addenbrooke's is closely associated with leading educational providers including the University of Cambridge and is a major centre for biomedical research and education. Main duties of the job CMPHL undertakes a wide range of manual and automated routine and specialist microbiological and molecular investigations, for clinical and public health service delivery. The Laboratory Services Manager will contribute to planning, leading, organising and controlling the operation of the laboratory service in line with the operational direction of the Regional Head of Laboratory Operations and clinical direction of Clinical Services Lead. They will be responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, quality, efficiency and safety of laboratory operations through the implementation of effective methods and strategies. The post holder is expected to act independently and is accountable for his / her own actions and those of others, line managed by the UKHSA Regional Head of Laboratory Operations and clinically accountable to the relevant Lead Consultants, through the Clinical Services Director. Please note that UKHSA is exploring options for the future of the Clinical Network Laboratories service and that further information will be shared as the review progresses. About us We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £66,582 to £77,368 a year pa pro rata+Outer HCAS up to15%of salary(min£4,870-max£6,137) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 919-CA-300784-EXT Job locations Addenbrooke’s Hospital Pathology Block Cambridge CB2 0QQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities - To lead, coordinate and monitor the work of the provision of clinical and public health microbiology laboratory services, managing workflows and staffing to maximise service quality and timeliness- Deputise for the Regional Head of Laboratory Operations- Contribute to the development of and manage effective business continuity and resilience arrangements.- Management of employee productivity, coordinating workforce availability, including rostering, training planning, skills development and succession planning.- Oversee laboratory equipment and consumables, including supplier liaison regarding equipment maintenance, performance and fault resolution.- Support the relevant Lead Consultants to develop and integrate diagnostic and analytical techniques into appropriate patient pathways.- Contribute to the planning and implementation of integrated multi sectional service developments. Management and Organisation - Within the framework laid down by the Regional Head of Laboratory Operations and under the clinical leadership of the Clinical Services Director/Lead undertake the management and organisation of the laboratory service. - Ensure the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures, policies and working practices in accordance with a programme agreed by the Regional Head of Laboratory Operations, Clinical Services Director and other members of the Management Team.- Analyse and interpret any new guidance from relevant sources and to then provide advice for the development of departmental and service-wide policies and procedures. Finance and Resources - Ensure an adequate and economic local supply of reagents and non-capital equipment- Review consumables and non-capital equipment used by the laboratory and identify opportunities for development and improvement in quality and cost effectiveness.- Manage departmental budgets and delegated finances- Contribute to costing of services, ensuring that service ch