Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist (LW)

TN United Kingdom; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist to lead the Cellular Pathology Department. This role requires significant experience in NHS diagnostic cellular pathology and an MSc in Biomedical Science. You will manage the laboratory and oversee quality and training initiatives, ensuring compliance with UKAS ISO:15189 standards. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare, where your expertise will contribute to impactful patient outcomes and laboratory advancements.

Qualifications

• Significant post-HCPC registration experience in NHS diagnostic cellular pathology.
• Proven experience supervising and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Line managerial responsibility for the main laboratory.
• Perform a Quality/training officer role.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Training Skills

Communication Skills

Quality Assurance

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

Job description

Job Description:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists for the position of Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the Department of Cellular Pathology.

The successful applicant will have significant post-HCPC registration experience in an NHS diagnostic cellular (Histopathology) pathology laboratory and an MSc in Biomedical Science (or be within 12 months of completion).

You will have line managerial responsibility for the main laboratory and perform a Quality/training officer role. Candidates must have proven experience supervising, training, outstanding communication skills, and a clear understanding of UKAS ISO:15189 accreditation standards.

The Department holds UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation and is an approved IBMS training laboratory.

Further details:

• For full details of the post, see the accompanying job description.
• For informal enquiries, contact Derek Selbie at [email] or ext 28488, or Gillian Leitch at [email] or ext 29123.

Additional information:

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees are legally entitled to work in the UK. If you are not a UK or Irish national, you must confirm your right to work in your application.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all sections of society, and supporting disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence through reasonable adjustments.