Senior Cellular Pathology Scientist - Leadership

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting an Advanced Biomedical Scientist for Cellular Pathology in Leeds. The role supports a forward-thinking department delivering histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular, and related services within a UKAS-accredited setting.

The successful candidate will hold HCPC registration, a Level 7 qualification, and have experience leading technical activities while ensuring quality and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist with post-registration cellular pathology experience.
• An MSc, Higher Specialist Diploma or Level 7 qualification.
• Experience leading and coordinating technical activities in a specialist lab.
• Ability to perform highly specialist investigations with complex analysis.
• Experience validating and authorising work to standards.
• Commitment to staff training and competency assessment.
• Experience contributing to UKAS accreditation, audits and risk management.
• Strong communication to convey complex or sensitive information.
• Ability to deputise for senior staff and contribute to management.
• Proactive approach to service improvement and patient care.

Skills

HCPC registration

Level 7 MSc

Leadership

Clinical investigations

Quality assurance

Communication

Staff development

Regulatory standards

Education

MSc or Level 7 qualification

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting an Advanced Biomedical Scientist for Cellular Pathology in Leeds. The role supports a forward-thinking department delivering histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular, and related services within a UKAS-accredited setting.

The successful candidate will hold HCPC registration, a Level 7 qualification, and have experience leading technical activities while ensuring quality and compliance with regulatory standards.