Histology Specialist - Cellular Pathology & QA Lead

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust in London is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for the Cellular Pathology department. The role is based primarily at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Woolwich, with responsibilities across embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, slide preparation, and filing in line with SOPs.

Candidates must be HCPC-registered with a Histology portfolio and laboratory experience. The post offers opportunities to lead quality assurance initiatives, SOP development, and cross-site support

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with Histology experience.
• Experience in embedding, microtomy, cryotomy and slide preparation is required.
• NHS/Government trust environment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take operational responsibility for a section of the laboratory as required.
• Collaborate in development and evaluation of new equipment, protocols and testing procedures; lead SOP development.
• Lead a designated function within the pathology department as agreed with line management (training officer/quality officer).
• Ensure internal QC and external QA programmes are implemented and interpreted, communicating results to staff.
• Assist in meeting Quality Management accreditation standards.

Skills

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist

Histology experience

Tools

LIMS

Quality Management System

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust in London is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for the Cellular Pathology department. The role is based primarily at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Woolwich, with responsibilities across embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, slide preparation, and filing in line with SOPs.

Candidates must be HCPC-registered with a Histology portfolio and laboratory experience. The post offers opportunities to lead quality assurance initiatives, SOP development, and cross-site support