Pathology Directorate Business Support Manager

We are excited to offer a newly created opportunity for a Pathology Directorate Business Support Manager. This is a key role that will support the development, coordination and continuous improvement of directorate wide business processes, ensuring they are efficient, robust and aligned to both Trust priorities and our Pathology Strategy.

This role sits at the centre of directorate activity and will work closely with the Operations Manager and Associate Operations Manager to support delivery of key objectives, projects and transformation programmes across Pathology.

The post holder will manage the provision of PA and administrative support to the Directorate, ensuring a high quality, responsive and professional service that enables the effective running of the Directorate Senior Management Team and wider operational functions., We are looking for an individual who thrives in a complex and fast paced environment and is motivated by improvement and innovation. You will be someone who can confidently manage multiple priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

You will bring the ability to:

Understand and analyse complex processes and systemsIdentify opportunities for improvement and implement practical, sustainable solutionsDevelop efficient, standardised processes that support directorate wide activityManage and oversee administrative and PA functions effectivelyWork collaboratively across teams and disciplinesCommunicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Given the nature of Pathology services, the role requires strong organisational skills and a meticulous approach to ensure the directorate remains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The Pathology directorate works with multiple accreditation bodies and therefore a structured, quality focused approach is essential.

You will also act as a key representative of the Directorate, engaging with colleagues, service users and external partners. Professionalism, integrity and an understanding that your actions reflect on the wider Directorate are critical to success in this role.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading clinical and academic centre with a reputation for excellence, delivering high quality care to patients locally, nationally and internationally. Our Pathology Directorate is central to this success, supporting diagnosis, treatment and research across a wide range of services., Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.