Pathology Lead - Ross Hall, Glasgow

NHS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Pathology Lead for its laboratory in Ross Hall Hospital, Glasgow. This role involves leading a team of Biomedical Scientists across various disciplines, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining quality. Candidates should have HCPC registration and extensive laboratory experience at Band 7 level or above.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with extensive laboratory experience.
• Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical procedures and manage staff.
• Ensure compliance with standards and maintain quality.
• Liaise with staff and clients, participate in audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registration

Extensive laboratory experience at Band 7 level or above

Job description

Job summary

We currently have an opportunity for a Pathology Lead based at our laboratory in Ross Hall Hospital, Glasgow. This role involves leading a small team of multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientists across Blood Transfusion, Haematology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. Experience in Blood Transfusion and Quality Management is desirable.

Main duties include supervising technical procedures, ensuring compliance with standards (MHRA, CPA UK Ltd), managing staff, maintaining equipment and stock, and ensuring quality standards. The role also involves liaising with staff and clients, participating in audits, and maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.

Applicants should be HCPC registered, with extensive laboratory experience at Band 7 level or above. Excellent communication skills, computer literacy, and the ability to work effectively in a team are essential. Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the lab prior to interview.