Band 7 Histology - Section Lead Biomedical Scientist

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Romford is seeking a Band 7 Section Lead Biomedical Scientist to manage the Histology Specimen Reception. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have a Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or equivalent experience. The role requires strong managerial skills, compliance with quality standards, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary of £53,751 to £60,651 annually, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for continued professional development

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is a must.
• 8 years' experience in routine histology laboratory required.
• Demonstrable experience across all histology investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Histology Specimen Reception and macroscopic examination.
• Supervise trainees and train all staff in the section.
• Ensure compliance with quality and health and safety standards.

Skills

Evidence of in-depth Histological practice and theory

Experience with quality management systems

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology

Tools

Pathology LIMS

QPulse

Digital dictation applications

Job description

Go back Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 7 Histology – Section Lead Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 21 October 2025

We are looking to recruit into a band 7 Section Lead Biomedical Scientist- Quality Supervisor position in the Histology department at Queen's Hospital - Romford. The department receives 41,000 requests per annum amounting to 75,000 plus specimens from a full range of care group specialties. For this post you must be HCPC registered, possess a Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology (or have 8 years' experience in a routine histology laboratory) an MSc or FIBMS with extensive demonstrable experience across the full range of histology investigations as a necessity. As this position has extensive responsibility for quality and governance you must be fully conversant in quality and risk management and continual improvement. You should be friendly, professional, self-motivating, innovative and be able to demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written), organisation and manual dexterity skills. You need to demonstrate a patient focused approach to work and detail how you are committed to continual improvement of self, the service, and your team. You can expect to work 37.5 (WTE) hours including weekends. This is not a training post. Please note interviews will be in person only.This post is based at Queens Hospital, but all staff must be prepared to work at King George Hospital if required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the responsible person for the day-to-day running of the Histology Specimen Reception which includes macroscopic examination and dissection. They will be the main point of contact for specimen reception related issues and between the Speciality Doctors that work in dissection. Delegated duties will include supervision of trainees, training of all staff in the section, quality and health and safety.The purpose of the role is to support the diagnostic service provided by the department to the trust.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.

Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.

Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.

We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Specialist Diploma in Cellular pathology or equivalence (8 years working as a HCPC registered BMS in histology (not multi-discipline).

Experience/Knowledge

• Evidence and knowledge of in-depth Histological practice and theory.
• Experience and awareness of quality management systems and supporting software.
• Evidence of supporting training.
• Knowledge of pathology LIMS and software applications. (QPulse/ Pathmanager / Digital dictation applications).

Skills/Abilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

£53,751 to £60,651 a yearPer Annum Inclusive