Advanced Biomedical Scientist- Quality Lead

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a qualified Biomedical Scientist with expertise in Histopathology. The successful candidate will oversee laboratory operations and ensure high standards of patient care. Key responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, and maintaining quality management systems. Applicants must have HCPC registration and relevant postgraduate qualifications.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Significant post-registration experience of Histopathology.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory and line management responsibilities.
• Participate in a Monday to Saturday service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Organisation

Education

MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In addition to the below summary you will need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Applicants MUST be currently registered to practice with the HCPC and it is essential that applicants have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent in Histopathology, hold an MSc or equivalent Postgraduate qualification and be able to demonstrate extensive commitment to continuing education and training. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate up to date highly specialised or expert knowledge in Cellular Pathology techniques and have evidence of extensive post-registration experience in a diagnostic laboratory.

This role will also have supervisory and line management responsibility, and previous experience of this would be desirable.

The laboratory operates a Monday to Saturday Service (inclusive of bank holidays) with the successful applicant being required to participate in this rotation.

It is essential the successful candidate can conform to Trust manager's standards and be willing to commit to the Trust Values and Behaviours.

Person specification

Training/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
• MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Desirable criteria

• Experience of digital pathology implementation, AI applications
• Leadership, development or audit experience gained through short courses, practical experiences with demonstrable examples
• Qualification in Quality Management or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post-registration experience of Histopathology with up to date knowledge at specialist level
• Ability to demonstrate quality management, team-building and leadership skills

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of Trust policies that are important for the Team lead role to apply
• Experience of Pathology Quality Management Systems

Communication

Essential criteria

• Can communicate on a number of levels using different media

Planning & Organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of staff planning for a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Advanced BMS JD (PDF, 784.3KB)
• Advanced BMS PS (PDF, 408.4KB)
• Mindful Employer (PDF, 242.5KB)
• Equality and Diversity (PDF, 122.3KB)
• Equal Opportunities (PDF, 57.4KB)
• Disability Confidence Scheme (PDF, 51.0KB)
• Rehabilitation of Ex Offenders (PDF, 106.0KB)