Senior Biomedical Scientist - Section Head | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Oxford is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead a histology section in their laboratory. The ideal candidate must be HCPC registered, hold an MSc in Biomedical Science, and possess an IBMS specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology. Responsibilities include supervising the laboratory team, providing specialist advice, and leading training initiatives. The role aims to uphold high standards of compassionate care and professionalism within the team.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered, MSc in Biomedical Science, IBMS specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory section, development in conjunction with manager.
• Provide specialist advice to clinicians.
• Perform equipment evaluation and validation.
• Cover for other senior specialists.
• Deliver training to Specialist Diploma level.

Skills

HCPC registration

MSc in Biomedical Science

IBMS specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology

Job description

Due to an expansion in services Cellular Pathology is looking for additional Senior Biomedical Scientists to lead a section in histology in our main laboratory.

As a large teaching hospital and secondary and tertiary referral centre we provide histopathology to a wide range of specialist services. We are comprised of one large laboratory located at the John Radcliffe Hospital and two smaller specialist laboratories offering osteoarticular/bone/soft tissue and neuropathology services.

We are part of the South 4 Pathology Partnership operating a digital service with our partnership labs, are implementing a regional laboratory computer system and will be validating automated microtomy within the next couple of months.

Qualifications

Applicants will be expected to be HCPC registered, hold an MSc in Biomedical Science and an IBMS specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day supervision of a laboratory section, being responsible for the development of that section in conjunction with the histology operational manager.
• Perform a range of senior specialist activities and provide highly specialist advice to clinicians and other service users.
• Undertake equipment evaluation and validation, selection of methodologies or adaptation of procedures.
• Provide cover for other senior specialists in the department.
• Assist with delivering training to Specialist Diploma level within your area of expertise.
• Assist in selection and recruitment of staff, appraisal and other HR tasks as requested.
• Deputise for the operational manager, leading the daily huddle and other management tasks.
• Maintain all standard operating procedures, risk assessments and perform audits in line with the departmental quality management system.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles. Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

This advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025.