Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Cellular pathology

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working

Protected health hours

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Biomedical Scientist to head the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) section within Cellular Pathology in Salford. The role combines leadership, hands-on IHC expertise, and quality improvement to drive service excellence.

You will manage daily operations, mentor staff, validate antibodies, and implement new techniques while ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2022 and health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.
• Strong IHC background with protocol development and validation.
• Familiar with ISO 15189:2022 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of BMS and APs in IHC processes.
• Troubleshoot IHC testing; validate antibodies; develop new techniques and processes.
• Participate in quality management activities including audits and data analysis.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and maintain equipment.
• Contribute to ISO 15189:2022 standards compliance.

Skills

IHC expertise

Leadership

Quality management

Staff training

Education

Biomedical Science degree

HCPC Registration

Job description

Northern Care Alliance, Cellular Pathology, is an ambitious, welcoming, patient & people-focussed organisation.

As experts, we are proud to deliver high quality diagnostic & prognostic services; creating opportunities to support, develop and progress our teams, adding value to our local communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Cellular Pathology service at the Northern Care Alliance.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Biomedical Scientist to head our Immunohistochemistry (IHC) section. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IHC and a passion for innovation and quality in laboratory services. This leadership role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the IHC section, developing new protocols, troubleshooting, training staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Oversee and manage the daily operations of the IHC section to maintain high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Biomedical Scientists (BMS) and Associate Practitioners (AP) in IHC-related processes.
• Troubleshoot IHC testing and validate new and existing antibodies. Develop and implement new techniques, processes, and technologies related to IHC.
• Participate actively in quality management activities, including audits, data analysis, and service quality improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain equipment according to protocols.
• Actively participate in quality management activities, including audits, service quality improvements, and compliance with ISO 15189:2022 standards.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Richard Mathias Job title: Cellular Pathology Operations Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 206 1875

Amanda Ogden

Acting cellular pathology directorate manager

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