Associate Divisional Director for Pathology Services

Job summary The Associate Divisional Director for Pathology Services is a one year fixed term role established to deliver the key trust objective of collaborative working between the Pathology Services at Tameside and Stockport sites. Main duties of the job The purpose of this role is to unlock the potential benefits for closer collaboration within Pathology services. About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice Details Date posted: 05 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 8c Salary: £76,965 to £88,682 a year pro rata per annum Contract: Fixed term Duration: 12 months Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 362-A-25-7629361 Job locations: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust – Poplar grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE Job responsibilities The Associate Divisional Director for Pathology Services is a one year fixed term role established to deliver the key trust objective of collaborative working between the Pathology Services at Tameside and Stepping Hill sites. The Associate Divisional Director is a key member of the Senior Team, will deputise for the Divisional Director and will make operational decisions for the areas under their management. There will be a requirement to take lead responsibility for complex cross Division projects, often inter‑dependent, a strong aspect of the role is to promote clinical integration, enhance productivity and clinical efficiencies. The outcomes of which will serve to improve the patient experiences in access to care whilst providing greater integration across the two trusts. The post‑holder will lead on corporate agendas relating to the operational portfolio and operating a devolved system within the Divisional management structure in which responsibility for budgets, objectives and clinical governance are clearly held at Divisional level. They will provide leadership and support working with clinical and non‑clinical teams as well as corporate teams. Ensuring wide participation in the development and implementation of service plans to secure the greatest possible buy‑in from colleagues for key decisions and objectives particularly the opportunities for collaboration. The Associate Divisional Director will be responsible for line management of the Pathology team at Stockport and will have key relationships with all relevant internal and external networks at Stockport and Tameside. The post‑holder must be able to influence stakeholders across GM to ensure the interests of Stockport and Tameside Pathology services are well represented. The post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trust values and behave in a manner that facilitates the development of autonomous teams and individuals that are empowered, engaged and committed to continually delivering excellent care. The post holder is expected to participate in the senior manager on call rota and to cross cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. Person Specification Education & qualification Essential: meets essential criteria in person spec Desirable: exceeds person spec Knowledge Essential: meets essential criteria in person spec Desirable: exceeds person spec Experience Essential: meets essential criteria in person spec Desirable: exceeds person spec Skills Essential: meets essential criteria in person spec Desirable: exceeds person spec Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. Employer details Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Poplar grove Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website: http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr