Senior Biomedical Scientist - Main Lab/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

The post will be based in the Cellular Pathology Department at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-On-Trent

To be an efficient and flexible member of the laboratory team providing a high-quality diagnostic service through specialist scientific and technical activities; handle specimen receipt, booking in, tissue transfer, perform tissue embedding, microtomy (cutting sections), frozen sections, operate and monitor automated immunohistochemistry (IHC) and special diagnostic procedures

Responsible as a Senior Biomedical Scientist for the main laboratory area, to manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day technical activities of the laboratory

Specialist duties in training require the individual to work with the training team to identify, plan, and facilitate training and development needs for all laboratory staff

To deliver tutorials, slide sessions, and in-house lectures

To work within and maintain Standard Operational Policies (SOPs), training records and documentation systems

Perform equipment problem solving and maintenance

Follow strict Health & Safety policices

To maintain competence to practice and to improve professional expertise through engagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic to join our friendly and dedicated team in the Cellular Pathology Department.

You should be a good team worker with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to prioritise tasks. Effective communication is essential. You should have a methodical and organised approach to work and be able to work under your own initiative once fully trained. in area of work.

Must hold Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Biomedical Scientist.

Provide a high-quality, reliable, and efficient cellular pathology diagnostic service for patients.

Work in a laboratory setting adhering to quality standards such as UKAS ISO 15189.

Significant investment has been utilised over the previous year to advance technologies such as Vantage tracking, SMART automation, Digital Pathology and a new LIMS. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of these advances within Cellular Pathology., University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke- on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people, and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve