Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology. This role will involve a varied diagnostic service, requiring HCPC registration and experience in laboratory procedures. You will provide essential diagnostics while contributing to patient care and treatment monitoring in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in NHS laboratory procedures preferred.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized diagnostic Cellular Pathology services.
• Work independently and as an autonomous practitioner.
• Contribute to clinical care enabling diagnosis.

Skills

Teamwork

Biomedical investigations

Supervision

Education

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent

Tools

Cerebro

WinPath Enterprise

Q-Pulse

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

The closing date is 13 July 2025

The Cellular Pathology Laboratory (main base St Richards Hospital, Chichester) within the newly formed University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust currently deals with approximately 35,000 - 40,000 Histology specimens from across West Sussex including St Richards Hospital, Chichester, Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham.

In addition to routine Histology samples the department undertakes work in Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Special Stains, Non-Gynae Diagnostic Cytology and tissue preparation for molecular testing. We are currently developing our Digital Pathology pathway. The main laboratory at St Richards Hospital is currently open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, whilst the Worthing Hospital laboratory is open from 8am to 5pm, also Monday to Friday. There is no direct laboratory cover at Southlands Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will rotate through all key aspects of routine Histopathology including Special Stains and ICC (using Leica Bond III).

It would also be advantageous for at least a basic working knowledge of Non-Gynae Cytology sample preparation, Digital Pathology, along with the ability to cut Frozen Sections.

Ideally we are looking for a Biomedical Scientist who has completed the IBMS Specialist portfolio although we may consider individuals nearing completion of the portfolio. However, pay would be at the top of the band 5 pay scale until completion of the IBMS Specialist portfolio.

Any experience of using Leica equipment, the Cerebro tracking system, WinPath LIMS, Q-Pulse, Sectra IDS7 and SHE software will also be advantageous.

Experience in leading a technical area, training of junior staff and writing SOP's will be viewed favourably.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

To participate in the provision of a specialised diagnostic Cellular Pathology service, autonomously, contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of the treatment given.

The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely results service, performing routine procedures and investigations as required.

To be able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.

To deputise for Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientists (B7) as required.

See attached Job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in relevant discipline, or equivalent
• Experience of discipline specific procedures within NHS laboratory
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to undertake and report on appropriate biomedical investigations.
• Member of the IBMS at the appropriate level
• Experience in training of others
• Demonstrable experience of supervising junior personnel
• Experience of using Cerebro.
• Experience of using WinPath Enterprise
• Experience of using Q-Pulse

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern