Microbiology Operations Manager

Job summary

As one of two Operational Managers, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of a safe, reliable and high-quality Infection Sciences service, based at Basingstoke with an Essential Services Laboratory  service comprises bacteriology, molecular testing, serology, Containment level 3 working, mycology, and supports point-of-care testing (POCT). Working with the Department Manager, Clinical Leads and laboratory teams, you will support staff, coordinate resources and drive continuous improvement to meet patient and service-user needs.

You will work within delegated authority and professional competence, deputising for the Department Manager on agreed operational matters and escalating issues beyond your remit.

Main duties of the jobYou will lead and support staff, coordinate workforce and resources, oversee service performance and help ensure effective management of workload, turnaround times and service pressures. You will have key responsibilities for quality management and UKAS accreditation readiness, patient safety, risk, business continuity, equipment and laboratory information systems.

The role also includes staff management and development, budget and resource management, service improvement and project delivery, including the introduction of new methods, technologies and changes to laboratory services. You will work collaboratively with clinical, scientific, quality, IT, Estates, Procurement and external partners to resolve operational issues and continually improve services for patients and users.

About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites:
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over 500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier:

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on Details Date posted
10 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year

per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
251-FCSS
7835-MICROJob locations

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Aldermaston Road,BasingstokeRG
24 9NA
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the

Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the

Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Training And Qualifications

Essential Has degree in Biomedical Science Has HCPC registration

Evidence of CPDDesirable

Recognised leadership, management, quality-improvement or project-management qualification, or equivalent development

Training in internal auditing, incident investigation, coaching or competency assessment.

Experience and knowledge

Essential Post-registration experience in diagnostic microbiology or Infection Sciences, including senior operational responsibilitye agreed post scrutiny

Practical experience of quality management, internal audit, nonconformity investigation, corrective action and preparation for accreditation assessment

Working knowledge of…