We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of Demand Management initiatives within the Trusts Pathology Contracts and Pathology Business Unit. This role is focused on improving the quality, efficiency, and clinical appropriateness of test ordering across primary and secondary care.
The post holder will work collaboratively across multiple sites, engaging clinicians, service managers, commissioners, and laboratory staff to reduce unwarranted variation, standardise test ordering practices, and implement evidence-based strategies that improve patient care and resource use.
This position plays a key part in supporting national priorities such as GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time), pathology network transformation, ensuring services are sustainable, clinically effective, and aligned with best practice.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Saeed Parviz Job title: Pathology Service Contracts Delivery Manager Lead Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07779925145