Senior Biomedical Scientist Training Lead

Spire Healthcare
Manchester, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Seniority
Lead
Posted
15 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Senior Biomedical Scientist Training Lead | Pathology | Full Time | Permanent | Manchester

Job Purpose

To assist in the organisation, management and development of services within a specialised area of the pathology service, or across a range of services provided by the laboratory at Hub Hospital and support the provision of pathology services for spoke site Hospitals

To liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Pathology Manager, to ensure the provision of the high-quality service in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

To liaise with the National Pathology Speciality - Training and Education regarding member of the local team who are undertaking pathology related educational training

Overall Responsibilities:

* Develop practice including investigation and reporting, within your areas of specialist expertise.

* Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.

* Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens and blood.

* Assist with research and development.

* Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations, within your specialist area of expertise.

* Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.

* Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.

* Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.

* Assist in maintaining and developing services.

* Deliver quality improvement with the department senior team.

* Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.

* Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

* Support Pathology Manager with training and development of pathology staff

* Liaise with the National Pathology Specialists for Training and Education

Qualifications, Training and Experience

* Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

* Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.

* Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.

* Meeting financial and budgetary targets.

* Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally

* Experience in a scientific laboratory.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

* 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

* Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

* Free Bupa wellness screening

* Private medical insurance

* Life assurance

* Free onsite parking

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

- Driving clinical excellence

- Doing the right thing

- Caring is our passion

- Keeping it simple

- Delivering on our promises

- Succeeding and celebrating together

- Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire

Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Spire Healthcare apart

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