Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Team Lead

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Team Lead for Cellular Pathology in Oxford. The role is NHS AfC Band 6, full-time (37.5 hours per week) with on-call responsibilities, based at The John Radcliffe Hospital.

You will lead a histology section, rotate through sections, and contribute to quality control and training. Applicants must be HCPC registered and hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology, with CPD evidence.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is required.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology is required.
• Evidence of CPD is expected.

Responsibilities

• Team lead in a section of histology.
• Rotate between all sections in the specialty following departmental procedures.
• Quality control work leaving the laboratory.
• Assist in training of staff.
• Deputise for the senior biomedical scientist/section head.
• Involvement in staff recruitment and appraisal.
• Assist with audit and procedural change in line with the quality management system.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Team Lead

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Cellular Pathology - Histology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participate in on call) Job ref 321-CSS-8112921-B6

Site The John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 08:00

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 of 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.

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Job overview

Due to an expansion in services, Cellular Pathology is looking for an additional Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Team Lead to join the team.

As a large teaching hospital and secondary and tertiary referral centre we provide histopathology to a wide range of specialist services. The vacancy is in our main laboratory at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

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 are applying for UKAS accreditation of our automated microtomy platform.

Applicants wishing to join our team must be HCPC registered and hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.

Main duties of the job

Your role will require you to

• Team lead in a section of histology
• Rotate between all section in the specialty following departmental procedures
• Quality control work leaving the laboratory
• Assist in training of staff
• Deputise for the senior biomedical scientist / section head
• Be involved in staff recruitment and appraisal.
• Assist with audit, and procedural change in line with the departmental quality management system.

Working for our organisation

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.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• HCPC Registration
• IBMS specialist diploma in Cellular Pathology
• Evidence of CPD

Skills and abilities

• Knowledge of IT architecture in the running of complex analytical equipment and Laboratory Information Systems
• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic lab work.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Previous experience with equipment in use at OUH
• Previous experience in an NHS diagnostic laboratory

Experience and knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of all the basic techniques within histology
• Previous team management

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe 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.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

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Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

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