Pathology Results (Path Links) Team Lead
Department: GP Assistants
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Kingfisher Medical Centre & Kingfisher Surrey Docks
Compensation: £30,000 - £32,000 / year
Description
Laboratory results are central to safe patient care. As our Pathology Results Team Lead, you'll oversee the processing of pathology results, ensuring they reach the correct clinician quickly and accurately.
You'll lead by example, remaining hands‑on while supporting your team to deliver a safe, responsive service.
You'll monitor workload, support colleagues, improve processes and make sure patients don't experience delays because paperwork gets stuck.
What you'll do
- Lead the day-to-day pathology results service.
- Process pathology results alongside your team.
- Ensure urgent results are actioned promptly.
- Monitor quality, workload and performance.
- Support colleagues with complex cases.
- Improve processes and SOPs.
- Work closely with GPs and clinical teams.
You'll be a great fit if you
- Have experience handling pathology results in primary care.
- Understand the importance of accuracy and prioritisation.
- Enjoy developing people.
- Stay calm under pressure.
- Can combine operational leadership with hands‑on delivery.
Find out more...
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Pathology Results (Path Links) Team Lead employer: penrosehealth
Penrosehealth is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and family-like workplace culture that prioritises work-life balance for its Salaried GPs. With opportunities for mentorship and leadership development, employees can thrive in their careers while enjoying reduced on-call duties across South East London sites, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
