Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Oldham is seeking a skilled individual for a management role in Cellular Pathology. The successful candidate will oversee laboratory activities, ensure quality control, and train staff. Ideal candidates will be registered biomedical scientists with strong management skills and the ability to maintain high standards of care. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Proven experience in laboratory management.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems.
• Ability to train and assess competency of staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory activities.
• Ensure timely processing of biomedical specimens.
• Monitor quality control processes.
• Conduct line management duties.

Skills

Management expertise

Biomedical specimen processing

Quality control

Staff training and development

Education

Registered Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Overview

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. This role will provide management expertise in a section of Cellular Pathology.

Responsibilities

• To manage and co-ordinate the day to day activities of a section of the Cellular Pathology laboratory
• To participate fully in all technical work activities of the department by processing biomedical specimens requiring advanced and specialist technical knowledge
• Proactively manage the timely and efficient throughput of the work of the Cellular Pathology department
• Maintain the quality of work produced within the section (by self and others) through robust monitoring of internal quality control and external quality assurance processes
• Act as the deputy Quality Lead to ensure the maintenance of appropriate quality management systems within the section of the laboratory
• Train, develop and competency assess staff
• Conduct line management duties – return to work interviews, sickness management, performance management, appraisals
• Maintain registration as a biomedical scientist through continuing to meet the standards of proficiency for safe and effective practice and continuing to meet the HCPC’s standards for continuing professional development
• Deputise for the Cellular Pathology Technical Manager when required

About us

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.

Benefits and how to apply

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025