Operations Service Director (Blood Sciences)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Synnovis Analytics Operations Service Director (Blood Sciences) The closing date is 08 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Autonomy. Often a word used in recruitment advertising, but what does it offer you?To an extent, freedom, an opportunity to offer up your own solutions, strategy and approaches, to truly make your own decisions. Which leads to accountability. A weightier, consequential word, but none the less offering the value behind your decisions. Until something is tested, it's not found to work and what greater fulfilment can one have when they see their strategies and approaches implemented, then go on to flourish, whether in the short, medium or long term. As the Operations Service Director for Blood Sciences, this opportunity could be yours. Main duties of the job You'll take ownership, thus have the autonomy, for the delivery of day to day operations within Blood Sciences against key metrics, such as, productivity, efficiency, quality and workforce. You'll be the process owner, overseeing any necessary reviews, whilst also ensuring the service can run when tested in dynamic environments, or times, which might require you to draw down and implement business continuity plans and ensure service is in ready state. As an established leader in diagnostic pathology, you'll take your teams and Ops Managers with you as you look to develop the services' highly valued reputation, strengthen expertise and returns for patients. This is an external opportunity, and you will demonstrate significant general management experience, including cross site management of multiple pathology services and working within a tripartite structure. Experience of transitioning of services would also be an advantage as well as working with colleagues across all corporate departments to support the strategic planning for the development and growth of services. About us Blood Sciences department operates a vast test repertoire across all our sites. We provide services through core laboratories, as well as Essential Services Laboratories (ESLs) and specialist services located in selected areas which provide rapid results to critical clinical services. These services are a crucial resource for clinicians, providing targeted analysis using a variety of advanced techniques. Many of our laboratories support other hospitals and community health units across the country. You and your teams will be supported by a suite of learning opportunities available through The ACCE competencies programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications. Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings. Details Date posted 23 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary Depending on experience £121,528 to £138,529 per annum depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number J206-VIS8737 Job locations Friars Bridge Court 41-43 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8NZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Managing the operational budget, including deciding allocation of funds, whilst ensuring adherence to oper