Job Summary
The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist Expert Practitioner with a focus on quality and patient safety.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive team and we encourage further development.
The department is committed to quality and improvement and is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills. They will be HCPC registered, with an IBMS Diploma in Histological Dissection and a MSc in Biomedical Science (Cellular Pathology option) or Higher Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science or relevant experience.
Applicants will be considered who are currently undertaking the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection and will obtain a band 7 on completion of their training and achieving their diploma while carrying out senior duties in the department.
Main duties of the job
To examine, prepare for dissection and dissect a range of specimens commensurate with the appointees training and experience along the guidelines set by the consultant histopathologists.
To work with the laboratory manager and other senior staff to maintain an efficient and effective department with high morale and standards of in-service training.
To deputise for the cellular pathology laboratory manager if required.To be responsible for monitoring all aspects of the pathology quality management system within the cellular pathology laboratory
To be responsible for all aspects of training and competency within the Cellular pathology department and mortuary in collaboration with the departmental manager and other senior staff.
To be responsible for all health and safety aspects of the cellular pathology department and mortuary in collaboration with the laboratory manager and other senior staff.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- State registration with the HCPC
- Degree in Biomedical Science
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology and IBMS Higher Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology or MSc in cellular pathology or Fellowship status of the Institute or equivalent knowledge and experience
- IBMS Diploma of Extended Practice in Histological Dissection
Desirable
- Management, Quality and Training qualification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Significant recent experience in dissection within cellular pathology
- Significant recent experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology
- Significant recent experience in the National Health Service or equivalent health care organisation
- Experience of quality management systems and ISO 15189 standards
- Active participation in Service Development
- Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff
- Experience of laboratory and clinical audit
- Knowledge of all areas of the cellular pathology department.
- Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development
- Significant knowledge of dissection protocols
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Must be organised and have excellent time management and communication skills
- Experience of leading a team
- Staff management experience
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: 17 February 2026
