Pathology Training Coordinator | Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to join as the Pathology Training Coordinator. In this role, you will lead the delivery of an established training program while having the flexibility to innovate where necessary. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills, enhancing team development in a supportive and inclusive culture. Join a well-recognized institution committed to high-quality healthcare and colleague welfare.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading training programs.
• Creative approach to modifying training delivery.
• Commitment to high quality service in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the pathology training program.
• Modify training delivery creatively as required.
• Support development and progression opportunities for team members.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience in different delivery models of training

Job description

Overview

Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking a highly motivated, training-focused Biomedical Scientist to join our team of around 170 staff, to work as the Pathology Training Coordinator across Sherwood Forest Hospitals. You will lead the delivery of a well-established training programme, with the freedom to modify it where change may be required, in an innovative and creative way.

We are looking for a candidate with excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in different delivery models of training.

Pathology Services

Pathology Services at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to provide the highest quality service possible. We provide an analytical, diagnostic, interpretative and consultative service to hospitals, clinics and GP practices for a population of approximately 420,000 in the north of Nottinghamshire. The laboratories are: Cellular Pathology, Clinical Chemistry and Immunology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Microbiology and Point-of-Care Testing. All of the laboratories are supported by Central Services (specimen reception).

Role Details

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Awards and Culture

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

Team Recognition

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Working Environment

We know happy colleagues deliver better care. All our teams work in a supportive environment, which nurtures your wellbeing and provides opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We have an open, inclusive and diverse culture and we would like you to be part of the team.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Closing

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025