Advanced Biomedical Scientist Training and Quality Management

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Salford is seeking an experienced Advanced HPC Registered Biomedical Scientist. The post holder will provide training and quality management while delivering comprehensive Pathology services. Responsibilities include managing staff training, analyzing results, and ensuring high-quality standards in a busy lab environment. This role offers the opportunity to support a key healthcare service with substantial patient impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff training and competencies within a lab setting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret biomedical results.
• Strong knowledge of quality management in healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Pathology services for effective diagnosis.
• Train staff and manage department’s quality management system.
• Serve as a member of the senior laboratory team.

Skills

Expertise in Cellular Pathology

Staff Training

Quality Management System (QMS)

Education

HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Job description

The post holder will act as an experienced Advanced HPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to provide continuous and comprehensive Pathology services, aiding effective diagnosis and treatment of patients. They will assist in delivering a high-quality, cost-effective clinical service and support the development of the service in line with departmental objectives.

The post holder will provide training and quality management expertise in Cellular Pathology to the NCA, working flexibly across NCA sites. They will have particular responsibility for staff training (including competencies, registration, and specialist portfolio candidates) and quality management. The post holder will also serve as a member of the senior laboratory team, ensuring good governance and supporting the quality management system.

The Cellular Pathology service for NCA operates across two departments: Salford and Oldham. You will be mainly based at the Salford department but will support quality and training across the NCA.

The Cellular Pathology Department processes and reports approximately 98,000 histology requests per annum, covering Neurology, Dermatology, Breast, Head and Neck, Gynaecology, Gastroenterology, Urology, and Respiratory specialties. Additionally, there are 10,000 diagnostic cytology and Andrology service requests.

Your responsibilities include managing and coordinating daily activities for staff training and overseeing the department's quality management system. You will train, develop, and assess staff competencies, analyze and interpret results, and ensure the standard and quality of results. You will participate in technical activities requiring advanced and specialist knowledge, processing biomedical specimens accordingly.

You will proactively manage the throughput of the department, maintain registration as a biomedical scientist in line with HCPC standards, and serve as the training manager for the department. When required, you will deputise for the Cellular Pathology Operations Manager.

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group within the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is part of one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. It unites Radiology, Pathology, and Pharmacy services to deliver safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

For more detailed information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Additional information about working at the NCA can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.