Senior Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Halifax is seeking a senior biomedical scientist focused on quality and patient safety. Join a supportive team and manage various aspects of the cellular pathology department. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring efficient training. The ideal candidate is HCPC registered and holds relevant qualifications, demonstrating excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Excellent communicator with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an efficient and effective department with high morale.
• Deputise for the cellular pathology laboratory manager.
• Monitor the pathology quality management system.
• Manage training and competency within the department.
• Handle health and safety aspects of the cellular pathology department.
• Participate in routine and developmental work.
• Supervise and coordinate BMS and other staff.
• Monitor performance of subordinate staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science (Cellular Pathology option)

Higher Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology

Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science

Job description

Overview

The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking 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, UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deputise for the cellular pathology laboratory manager if required.
• Monitor all aspects of the pathology quality management system within the cellular pathology laboratory.
• Manage all aspects of training and competency within the Cellular pathology department and mortuary in collaboration with the departmental manager and other senior staff.
• Handle all health and safety aspects of the cellular pathology department and mortuary in collaboration with the laboratory manager and other senior staff.
• Actively participate in the routine and developmental work of the department, including histology, non‑gynae cytology, andrology, mortuary work and new techniques as they are introduced.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of BMS, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners, MLA, secretarial and mortuary staff within the cellular pathology department.
• Monitor the performance of all subordinate staff within the department, including internal quality control, and demonstrate and maintain the standards expected of others.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered
• Has an MSc in Biomedical Science (Cellular Pathology option) or a Higher Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
• Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science
• Excellent communicator with strong leadership skills

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025.