Consultant Biomedical Scientist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Consultant Biomedical Scientist specialized in cervical cytology. The position offers the opportunity to join a UKAS-accredited team and contribute to quality improvement and research. Responsibilities include authorizing reports, participating in MDT meetings, and providing strategic direction. Applicants must be HCPC-registered and hold relevant specialist qualifications. Flexible working hours are available. The application deadline is January 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered withHCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Hold an Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology.
• Have extensive experience in cytopathology meeting national standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of the consultant team, authorising reports.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provide clinical expertise for the cervical screening programme.

Skills

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist

Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology

Extensive post-registration experience in cytopathology

Education

NHSCSP Certificate in Cervical Cytology

Job description

Consultant Biomedical Scientist – Cervical Cytology

The Cervical Cytology department at Manchester University Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Biomedical Scientist to join our team. The department is UKAS‑accredited and IBMS‑approved for training, processes approximately 470,000 requests per year and produces roughly 70,000 cervical cytology slides using the Hologic ThinPrep LBC system. The position contributes to quality improvement and research activities within the cervical screening programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate as part of the consultant team in cervical cytology, authorising reports and providing clinical management recommendations.
• Participate in cervical cytology mismatch multidisciplinary meetings (MDT).
• Act as a member of the departmental senior management team, offering clinical expertise and strategic direction to improve outcomes for the cervical screening programme.
• Expedite and expand best practice, implement clinical governance, and deliver improved outcomes for the national screening programme.

Required Qualifications

• HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Royal College of Pathologists & Institute of Biomedical Science conjoint Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology.
• NHSCSP Certificate in Cervical Cytology (or equivalent).
• Extensive post‑registration experience in cytopathology with evidence of competency and demonstrated capacity to meet national standards for screening workload.

Working Hours & Flexibility

Position available full‑time or part‑time with required flexibility to work within departmental opening hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

How to Apply

Refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading for detailed responsibilities, skills and experience required. Read the “Candidate Essentials Guide” accompanying the attachments for information on the Trust, benefits and key application guidance. Use the standard application form to submit CV, cover letter and responses to role‑specific questions. Applicant statements should be written by the applicant; AI tools may support formatting but not content.

Diversity and Equality

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across its workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If special application support is required, contact the named manager.

The advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.