Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting an Advanced Biomedical Scientist for Cellular Pathology in Leeds. The role supports a forward-thinking department delivering histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular, and related services within a UKAS-accredited setting.

The successful candidate will hold HCPC registration, a Level 7 qualification, and have experience leading technical activities while ensuring quality and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist with post-registration cellular pathology experience.
• An MSc, Higher Specialist Diploma or Level 7 qualification.
• Experience leading and coordinating technical activities in a specialist lab.
• Ability to perform highly specialist investigations with complex analysis.
• Experience validating and authorising work to standards.
• Commitment to staff training and competency assessment.
• Experience contributing to UKAS accreditation, audits and risk management.
• Strong communication to convey complex or sensitive information.
• Ability to deputise for senior staff and contribute to management.
• Proactive approach to service improvement and patient care.

Skills

HCPC registration

Level 7 MSc

Leadership

Clinical investigations

Quality assurance

Communication

Staff development

Regulatory standards

Education

MSc or Level 7 qualification

Job description

Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

Why you should join our Team The Cellular Pathology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a forwardthinking, innovative and continually improving service. We were the first laboratory in the UK to digitally scan 100% of surgical slides and also introduced the UK’s first automated tissue sectioners. We are a regional Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre and a pilot site for the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, supported by dedicated Transformation and Pathology Technology & Innovation Leads. As a large teaching hospital, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong emphasis on training, development and progression for staff at all levels. The department processes a wide range of specialist work and provides Histopathology, NonGynae Cytology, Andrology, Muscle, Nerve, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular and Mortuary services. There are excellent opportunities to contribute to innovation, quality improvement and service development while working alongside experienced and committed colleagues. We have UKAS accreditation to ISO15189:2022 standards. What you will bring to the role:

What you will bring to the role

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with extensive postregistration experience in Cellular Pathology
• A relevant MSc, Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent Level 7 qualification (or equivalent Level 7 experience)
• Experience of leading and coordinating technical activities within a specialist laboratory section
• Ability to undertake highly specialist clinical technical investigations requiring complex analysis and interpretation
• Experience of validating and authorising technical work to professional and regulatory standards
• Commitment to staff training, development and competency assessment
• Experience of contributing to quality activities such as UKAS accreditation, audit, EQA, validation and risk management
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information effectively
• Ability to deputise for senior staff and contribute to departmental management activities
• A proactive approach to service improvement and maintaining high standards of patient care

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Kind Open and Honest Responsible One Team All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.