Senior Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology to join their dedicated team. This role emphasizes quality and patient safety, where you will lead and train staff while ensuring compliance with high standards. You will be responsible for maintaining the pathology quality management system and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position offers a supportive environment for professional development, allowing you to make a significant impact in patient care. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare services, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Support for professional development

NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• State registration with the HCPC is required.
• Significant experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an efficient and effective department with high morale.
• Monitor all aspects of the pathology quality management system.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Quality Management Systems

Team Leadership

Patient Safety Focus

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science

IBMS Higher Specialist Postgraduate Portfolio in Cellular Pathology

Management, Quality and Training Qualification

Tools

ISO 15189 Standards

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Senior Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (routine hours Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00 pm, may be required to cover an early shift 07:30 - 16:00 pm)

Job ref 372-FSS2649-B

Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Calderdale Royal Hospital

Town: Halifax

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59

Interview date: 05/03/2025

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated senior biomedical scientist with a focus on quality and patient safety.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive team and we encourage further development.

The department is committed to quality and improvement and is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training.

Main duties of the job

1. To work with the laboratory manager and other senior staff to maintain an efficient and effective department with high morale and standards of in-service training.
2. To deputise for the cellular pathology laboratory manager if required.
3. To be responsible for monitoring all aspects of the pathology quality management system within the cellular pathology laboratory.
4. To be responsible for all aspects of training and competency within the Cellular pathology department and mortuary in collaboration with the departmental manager and other senior staff.
5. To be responsible for all health and safety aspects of the cellular pathology department and mortuary in collaboration with the laboratory manager and other senior staff.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• State registration with the HCPC
• Degree in Biomedical Science
• IBMS Higher Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology / MSc in cellular pathology or Fellowship status of the Institute or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Management, Quality and Training qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Significant recent experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology.
• Significant recent experience in the National Health Service or equivalent health care organisation.
• Experience of quality management systems and ISO 15189 standards.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Active participation in Service Development.
• Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff.
• Experience of laboratory and clinical audit.
• Knowledge of all areas of the cellular pathology department.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Must be organised and have excellent time management and communication skills.

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost from your salary when you commence in post.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.