Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join the Cellular Pathology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This senior BMS role sits within a busy, highly specialized diagnostic service and involves shared leadership of the main laboratory section.

Responsibilities

• Span the histology pathway from embedding through to H&E quality control and case sendout, ensuring the smooth delivery of diagnostic specimens throughout the laboratory process.
• Work closely with a second Advanced Biomedical Scientist, coordinating laboratory operations, leading staff within the section, managing workflow and resources.
• Ensure the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service that supports safe and timely patient care.
• Have shared responsibility for the management and operation of the department's training laboratory for embedding and microtomy, supporting the development of trainee staff and contributing to the department's education and workforce development agenda.
• Join an established senior team comprising five other Advanced Biomedical Scientists, with leadership responsibilities across the main laboratory, reception and dissection, further work, and molecular diagnostics.
• Play an important role within the Trust's wider Pathology service.

Requirements

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, organised, and collaborative individual with extensive experience in Cellular Pathology. You will be confident in leading teams, managing competing priorities, and working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary service.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with extensive post-registration experience in Cellular Pathology.
• A relevant MSc, Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent Level 7 qualification (or equivalent Level 7 experience).
• Experience of leading and co-ordinating technical activities within a specialist laboratory section.
• Experience of undertaking highly specialist clinical technical investigations requiring complex analysis and interpretation.
• Experience of validating and authorising technical work to professional and regulatory standards.
• Commitment to staff training, development and competency assessment.
• Experience of contributing to quality activities such as UKAS accreditation, audit, EQA, validation and risk management.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information effectively.
• Ability to deputise for senior staff and contribute to departmental management activities.
• A proactive approach to service improvement and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Skills

The successful applicant will bring enthusiasm, organisation, collaboration, and extensive experience in Cellular Pathology. They will be confident in leading teams, managing competing priorities, and working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary service.

Benefits

The department operates a six-day service between 7:30am and 7:30pm, with both standard and extended-day shift patterns. The successful applicant will be required to work 2 in 4 Saturdays as part of the established rota.

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is 7:30am to 7:30pm, with both standard and extended-day shift patterns. The successful applicant will be required to work 2 in 4 Saturdays as part of the established rota.

About the Role

This senior BMS role sits within a busy, highly specialized diagnostic service and involves shared leadership of the main laboratory section. The postholder will also have shared responsibility for the management and operation of the department's training laboratory for embedding and microtomy, supporting the development of trainee staff and contributing to the department's education and workforce development agenda.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with extensive post-registration experience in Cellular Pathology.
• A relevant MSc, Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent Level 7 qualification (or equivalent Level 7 experience).
• Experience of leading and co-ordinating technical activities within a specialist laboratory section.
• Experience of undertaking highly specialist clinical technical investigations requiring complex analysis and interpretation.
• Experience of validating and authorising technical work to professional and regulatory standards.
• Commitment to staff training, development and competency assessment.
• Experience of contributing to quality activities such as UKAS accreditation, audit, EQA, validation and risk management.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information effectively.
• Ability to deputise for senior staff and contribute to departmental management activities.
• A proactive approach to service improvement and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Skills

The successful applicant will bring enthusiasm, organisation, collaboration, and extensive experience in Cellular Pathology. They will be confident in leading teams, managing competing priorities, and working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary service.

Benefits

The department operates a six-day service between 7:30am and 7:30pm, with both standard and extended-day shift patterns. The successful applicant will be required to work 2 in 4 Saturdays as part of the established rota.

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is 7:30am to 7:30pm, with both standard and extended-day shift patterns. The successful applicant will be required to work 2 in 4 Saturdays as part of the established rota.