Senior Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology

NHS; Halifax; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital seeks a senior biomedical scientist focused on quality and patient safety. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and relevant biomedical qualifications. The role involves supervising laboratory activities and ensuring compliance with quality management standards in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Experience in quality management systems and ISO 15189 standards.
• Experience supervising and training laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality management systems and laboratory performance.
• Responsible for in-service training and competency.
• Participate in routine and developmental work including histology.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality Management

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma

Job description

Job summary

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.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills. They will be HCPC registered, with an MSc in Biomedical Science (Cellular Pathology option) or Higher Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology and a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science.

Main duties of the job

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.

To deputise for the cellular pathology laboratory manager if required.To be responsible for monitoring all aspects of the pathology quality management system within the cellular pathology laboratory

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.

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.

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Details Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-FSS2839

Job locations

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salter Hebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Job description Job responsibilities

To actively participate in the routine and developmental work of the department including histology, non-gynae cytology, andrology and mortuary and new techniques as they are introduced.

To supervise and co-ordinate the activities of the BMS, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners, MLA, secretarial and mortuary staff within the cellular pathology department.

To monitor the performance of all subordinate staff within the department including internal quality control. To this end, the post-holder is expected to demonstrate and maintain the standards expected of others.

Job description Job responsibilities

To actively participate in the routine and developmental work of the department including histology, non-gynae cytology, andrology and mortuary and new techniques as they are introduced.

To supervise and co-ordinate the activities of the BMS, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners, MLA, secretarial and mortuary staff within the cellular pathology department.

To monitor the performance of all subordinate staff within the department including internal quality control. To this end, the post-holder is expected to demonstrate and maintain the standards expected of others.

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Management, Quality and Training qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential

• Significant recent experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology.
• Significant recent experience in the National Health Service or equivalent health care organisation.
• Staff management experience
• 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) Essential

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

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Management, Quality and Training qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential

• Significant recent experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology.
• Significant recent experience in the National Health Service or equivalent health care organisation.
• Staff management experience
• 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) Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salter Hebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salter Hebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)