Senior Biomedical Scientist, Histology Manager and Training Lead

NHS; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Wales is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to manage histology services and lead training initiatives. You will oversee technical activities while providing leadership within the Cellular Pathology Department. The ideal candidate will have a relevant MSc qualification, HCPC registration, and experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology. Welsh language skills at Level 1 or willingness to attain are desired in this role.

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent qualification required.
• Registration with HealthCare Professions Council (HCPC) essential.
• Experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the routine histology services and departmental training.
• Manage technical activities of the histology laboratory.
• Provide cover for other sections of the Cellular Pathology Department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Welsh language skills (Level 1)

Education

MSc or level 7 qualification

Management qualification

Tools

TrakCare Lab

Microsoft IT programmes

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cellular Pathology leadership team in CTM. You will have the opportunity to lead and develop routine histology and training across the department.

This role requires the role holder to lead the day to day running of routine histology services and departmental training across Cellular Pathology. The role holder will respond to day-to-day queries and escalates complex issues to their Line Manager.

Welsh Skills Desirable

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. It is not essential; we consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. Level 3 speaking and listening skills (CEFR B2) or above are sufficient.

Main Duties of the Job

Be a Senior Biomedical Scientist, Histology Manager and Training Lead in the main histology laboratory within the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Cellular Pathology Department.

Be responsible for day‑to‑day management of all technical activities of the Histology laboratory, facilitating the smooth running of the service.

Lead the training within the department, supporting and developing staff within the Cellular Pathology Team.

Maintain an awareness of developments, contribute to strategic planning and provide cover for other sections of the Cellular Pathology Department.

Act as a day‑to‑day manager for staff, providing daily leadership of the routine Histology section, embracing the CTMUHB values and behaviours to inspire excellence.

Work to broad occupational policies and exercise significant discretion when dealing with a range of staff and equipment issues.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Essential: MSc or other level 7 qualification or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. Registration with the HealthCare Professions Council (HCPC). Knowledge and experience of working within quality management systems to ISO 15189. Management qualification or commitment to complete a qualification. Documented evidence of ongoing participation in CPD.
• Desirable: Previous managerial experience, training qualification, specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology, accreditation as IBMS, qualifications such as CMet/other verifier/assessor, training Diploma of extended practice, TAQA etc.

Experience

• Essential: Clinical laboratory experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology. Experience of utilising Microsoft IT programmes and undertaking audit.
• Desirable: Experience of procedure or protocol development. Experience of WLIMS (TrakCare Lab).

Skills and Attributes

• Essential: Ability to organise and plan own work including troubleshooting, organise work for less experienced staff, employ analytical skills to determine appropriateness of requests and laboratory testing. Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards this level.
• Desirable: Previous experience of undertaking PDRs. Ability to use Oracle to resolve invoice queries. Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above.

Other Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build and maintain working relationships with others. Ability to travel between sites in the health board in a timely manner for meetings and/or training.

Additional Information

This post requires a disclosure and barring service check. Applicants must be registered under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 for DV check. Current Skilled Worker sponsorship is welcomed; further information on sponsorship and UK professional registration is available on the relevant websites.