Lead Cytopathology Scientist & Lab Manager

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an Expert Practitioner Scientist/Laboratory Manager in Cytopathology Reporting (Non-Gynaecology). You will lead the Cytopathology laboratory team, manage non-gynaecological cytology services, and ensure the highest scientific standards. Ideal candidates should have considerable experience in cytopathology, hold the necessary diplomas and registrations. This role offers an opportunity to play a pivotal part in a busy laboratory setting, training junior staff and maintaining quality accreditation.

Qualifications

• Healthcare Scientists holding a Diploma of Expert Practice with considerable experience in non-gynaecological cytopathology.
• Candidates seeking to complete the IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in non-gynaecological cytopathology qualification will be highly considered.
• Must hold and maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
• Must hold an IBMS Expert Practitioner Diploma in non-gynaecological cytopathology reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cytopathology laboratory team and service development.
• Manage the non-gynaecological cytology services.
• Ensure correct decisions are made by technical staff on specimen processing.
• Train junior medical and scientific staff.
• Maintain ISO15189:2022 medical laboratory accreditation.

Skills

Interpretation of benign cytopathology specimens

Management of non-gynaecological cytology services

Training junior staff

Quality assurance and control

Education

Diploma of Expert Practice in non-gynaecological cytopathology

IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in non-gynaecological cytopathology

Professional registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist

IBMS Expert Practitioner Diploma in non-gynaecological cytopathology reporting

Job description

A leading NHS trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an Expert Practitioner Scientist/Laboratory Manager in Cytopathology Reporting (Non-Gynaecology). You will lead the Cytopathology laboratory team, manage non-gynaecological cytology services, and ensure the highest scientific standards. Ideal candidates should have considerable experience in cytopathology, hold the necessary diplomas and registrations. This role offers an opportunity to play a pivotal part in a busy laboratory setting, training junior staff and maintaining quality accreditation.