Senior Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology

Senior Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Senior Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours
Full time
Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (routine hours Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00 pm, may be required to cover an early shift 07:30 - 16:00 pm)
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Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Calderdale Royal Hospital
Town: Halifax
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 05/03/2025
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated senior biomedical scientist 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.
Main duties of the job 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 State registration with the HCPC
Degree in Biomedical Science
IBMS Higher Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology / MSc in cellular pathology or Fellowship status of the Institute or equivalent knowledge and experience
Management, Quality and Training qualification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE 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.
Experience of leading a team.
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.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Must be organised and have excellent time management and communication skills.
Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost from your salary when you commence in post.
If you have any questions please contact for assistance.
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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