Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology/Histology

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a Senior Biomedical Scientist to manage the histology laboratory. The role involves overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing training. Candidates must possess an appropriate degree, HCPC registration, and relevant experience in histopathology. The role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Supportive environment

State-of-the-art laboratory

Qualifications

• Relevant post-registration experience in a histopathology laboratory.
• In-depth specialist knowledge of histology.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day management of the histology laboratory.
• Supervise staff and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety for staff and laboratory areas.
• Conduct audits and coordinate NEQAS/EQA submissions.

Skills

In-depth specialist knowledge of histology

Ability to interact effectively with other groups of staff

Good verbal communication skills

Education

Appropriate degree

HCPC registration

MSc or relevant experience

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Job title: Senior Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology/Histology

Band: 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This department operates extended day over 7 days.)

Department: LUH - 1 General Staffing (AFC posts)

Site: Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum

Closing date: 20/10/2025 23:59

Job overview

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) is the largest provider of pathology services in the Northwest. Our vision is to pioneer new technologies and ways of working that better inform decisions about a person\'s health, by providing greater access to specialist diagnostic services. We employ over 700 staff across four locations and process more than 15 million tests each year. Our mission is to be world leaders in research and innovation and to continually improve services for patients by investing in new technologies and techniques. The work we do is clinically led and cutting edge, making us a regional reference centre for many specialist investigations. We offer a supportive environment where you\'ll be encouraged to share your skills to help drive the organisation to success. We welcome applicants who see opportunities, explore potential, and value teamwork. Excellent training and development opportunities are available and you\'ll have a chance to work in a new state-of-the-art laboratory.

Job summary

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: To provide day to day management of the histology laboratory in collaboration with other team leaders and the histology laboratory manager. To provide all line management duties for the histology laboratory team.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate the provision of clinical technical services of the histology laboratory by supervising and instructing staff and maintaining resources.
• Communicate to the Laboratory Manager information required to maintain service provision.
• Assist the Laboratory Manager with personnel issues and deputise in their absence.
• Undertake training of scientific and support staff.
• Maintain adequate consumable and reagent stock levels.
• Act as a training officer for the department.

Main tasks

• Supervise staff and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety for staff and laboratory areas.
• Assist in validation, verification, and production of Standard Operating Procedures for analyses and equipment care.
• Maintain stocks of reagents and consumables, including temperature-controlled items, to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain maintenance contracts for temperature monitoring systems.
• Conduct audits and coordinate NEQAS/EQA submissions.
• Audit histology error logs and perform root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Analyse monthly operational statistics for the Directorate Manager.
• Arrange service contracts and maintain equipment across sites as required.
• Arrange annual maintenance contracts and purchases of standing orders and consumables.
• Carry out appraisals.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Appropriate degree
• HCPC registration
• MSc or relevant experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Histopathology

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post-registration experience in a histopathology laboratory
• In-depth specialist knowledge of histology

Desirable criteria

• Experience in non-gynae cytology, immunocytochemistry, renal and muscle biopsies
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience in in-house staff training
• Experience in health and safety management

Knowledge

• In-depth specialist knowledge of histology
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality
• Working knowledge of computers
• Understanding of quality assurance
• Understanding of health and safety requirements

Skills

• Ability to interact effectively with other groups of staff
• Good verbal communication skills

Other

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Good time keeping
• Self-confidence

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

We are committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding. DBS checks and safeguarding training are part of the employment process where applicable. For personal requirements during the recruitment process, contact Recruitment Services.

Note: This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and Local Safeguarding Board procedures. Flexible working requests will be considered, where possible.

Other information

• This vacancy may close early if a large number of applications are received.
• You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• Applicants requiring sponsorship should assess likelihood on Gov.uk visa guidance.