Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Biomedical Scientist who is professional, reliable, innovative, and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team in our Histopathology department at Ipswich Hospital as an Advanced Biomedical Scientist.

In this role, you will be involved in the coordination and supervision of the daily operations within the service and the completion of complex and routine Histopathology investigations.

The department handles approximately 26,000 requests per annum (including non-gynae cytology). The laboratory has full UKAS accreditation and full training status granted by IBMS.

Our vision is to deliver innovative, high-performing pathology services that are focused on our customers and deliver high quality and fully compliant services.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best pathology staff. You will play an integral part in the development of the team and their careers.

If you want to work with us to develop your career and help us achieve our vision, then we would like to hear from you.

Our pathology department is part of the collaborative East Coast Pathology Network (see attached document).

About our Pathology Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBrydUl_c5w

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be involved in the day-to-day supervision and delivery of the Histopathology service, and as such, you will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.

You will use your significant experience of working within a Histology laboratory, knowledge, and experience of the requirements for accreditation, and will exhibit a commitment to the development of the discipline.

You will have day-to-day management of the service, managing and coordinating day-to-day activities of the team. You will process specialist investigations and be responsible for the standard and quality of results.

About Us

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, clinics, and in patients' homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organizations in England, employing over 12,000 staff.

We support our staff through training, development, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments, 27 days annual leave (pro-rata), and NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing program offers various services.

Our philosophy is that 'Time Matters' to everyone. We focus on improving our processes and removing delays for staff and patients.

We are investing in digital transformation with a partnership with Epic, bringing a leading electronic patient record system to ESNEFT, transforming hospital life for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you.

Learn more about living and working here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job Details

• Posted: 17 April 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 432-HR103-25
• Location: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

Job Responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education

• Essential: HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent.
• MSc in Pathology / Cellular Pathology or significant post-registration experience.
• Evidence of CPD.

• Desirable: Management-related qualifications such as health and safety, training officer, or quality management; Post Graduate qualifications like IBMS Higher Specialist diploma, IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science, Masters or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Highly specialist knowledge in Cellular Pathology procedures; extensive practical experience in a Cellular Pathology Biomedical Science laboratory; NHS experience; management experience; familiarity with Pathology IT systems; Quality Management Systems; risk assessment skills.
• Desirable: European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/