Senior Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology Training

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust operates the Cellular Pathology Department at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-On-Trent. The Senior Biomedical Scientist will manage day-to-day technical activities and support staff across tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and IHC workflows.

The role requires HCPC registration, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to training, SOP compliance, and CPD within a two-site service including Royal Stoke and County

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with current registration.
• Strong organisational and communication skills essential.
• Commitment to CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diagnostic cellular pathology service.
• Embed tissue and perform microtomy, frozen sections as required.
• Operate and monitor automated IHC and special procedures.
• Maintain SOPs and training records; contribute to CPD.

Skills

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Communication skills

CPD

Education

HCPC registration

Tools

IHC automation

LIMS

Digital Pathology

Vantage tracking

SMART automation

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust operates the Cellular Pathology Department at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-On-Trent. The Senior Biomedical Scientist will manage day-to-day technical activities and support staff across tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and IHC workflows.

The role requires HCPC registration, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to training, SOP compliance, and CPD within a two-site service including Royal Stoke and County