Clinical Director Derbyshire Pathology
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £113,565.00 to £150,569.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £113565.00 - £150569.00 a session |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9320-26-0473 |
Summary
The Clinical Director for Derbyshire Pathology will provide senior clinical leadership across a multi-site pathology network, working in partnership with the Business Unit Management Team to deliver high-quality, sustainable and innovative diagnostic services. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and delivery of the Business Unit strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and system priorities Providing visible and effective clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and compassionate leadership Ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality services, with accountability for clinical governance, patient safety and maintaining regulatory standards including UKAS accreditation Overseeing operational performance, ensuring services meet national targets, local objectives and patient needs across the Derbyshire health system Driving service transformation and innovation to improve access, reduce variation, enhance patient experience and deliver value for money Leading workforce planning and development, including job planning, appraisal and professional development of clinical staff Ensuring robust governance, risk management and compliance processes are embedded across all services Holding responsibility for financial performance, including business planning, cost improvement programmes and efficient use of resources Working collaboratively with Trust colleagues, system partners and external stakeholders to support integrated service delivery and improved patient outcomes This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of pathology services across Derbyshire, delivering high-quality diagnostics at scale while supporting innovation and workforce development.