Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist to take a pivotal role in leading the implementation and optimisation of the Histopathology Automation Programme as part of the N8 collaboration. This position will be instrumental in driving service transformation, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with national standards. In addition to project leadership responsibilities, the role includes undertaking dissection to a defined level of competency for specific tissue types and providing direct supervision of the dissection area and associated processes.
Main duties of the job
Lead the delivery and optimisation of histopathology automation systems.Ensure compliance with NHSE standards and local governance requirements. Drive efficiency improvements and support service modernisation. Perform dissection of specified tissue types to agreed competency levels.Supervise and manage processes within the dissection area.Provide training and mentorship to junior staff.Collaborate with stakeholders across the N8 network to share best practice.
Assist the Lead BMS and other senior grade staff in the management of the department’s sections. To manage and deploy staff within a section(s) of work assigned to you. You will lead a specialist section of the department and will ensure that all aspects of the technical performance of that area are of the highest standard. You will undertake equipment evaluation and activities which underpin the appropriate selection of methodologies and/or adaptation of procedures used in the department. You will drive service improvements and innovation within your specialist section of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
- MSc in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Relevant IBMS Specialist Diploma(s) or Equivalent
- Extensive experience as a Senior Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
- Experience of validation and workflow management with Histopathology automated equipment
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical Senior BMS experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment or equivalent for a minimum of five years post registration.
- Experience of managing/supervising junior staff and students.
Desirable
- Familiar with instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
- Experience of using Pathology IT and Hospital PAS systems.
- Experience of supporting staff with registration and specialist portfolios
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Biomedical procedures gained through MSc or equivalent and consolidated through the completion of an IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft software in particular Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance & Laboratory accreditation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 05 March 2026
