Medical Director Job London area,Greater London England UK,Doctor/Physician

Location: Greater London

Medical Director
- Pathology | Pure Lab-UK London based 15 Hours per week & Permanent Salary:
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Pure Lab-UK, part of Circle Health Group, provides high-quality diagnostic laboratory and pathology services, supporting clinicians and healthcare teams with accurate and timely information to deliver exceptional patient care. As part of Circle Health Group, one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, Pure Lab-UK also forms part of Pure Health's global healthcare ecosystem, bringing together clinical expertise, innovation and advanced technology to deliver modern, patient-focused diagnostic services.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Director
- Pathology to join the senior leadership team at Pure Lab-UK, providing strategic medical leadership and clinical oversight across our pathology services. This is a Part time role for 15 Hours a week.

Duties of this role include:

Provide senior medical and clinical leadership across Pure Lab-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, including UKAS, ISO 15189, HTA and CQC requirements where applicable.
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, ensuring appropriate medical workforce planning, GMC revalidation and professional standards.
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, supporting clinical audit, research, professional development and the sharing of best practice.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

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, or eligibility for entry within six months where appropriate.
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, with excellent clinical judgement and specialist expertise.
Strong understanding of UK clinical governance frameworks, patient safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and pathology accreditation requirements.
Proven experience leading and influencing multidisciplinary medical, scientific and operational teams within a complex healthcare environment.
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