Job overview
Northern Care Alliance, Cellular Pathology, is an ambitious, welcoming, patient & people-focussed organisation. As experts, we are proud to deliver high quality diagnostic & prognostic services; creating opportunities to support, develop and progress our teams, adding value to our local communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Cellular Pathology service at the Northern Care Alliance. With this role will provide management expertise in a section of Cellular Pathology.
You will have particular responsibility in training staff competencies, registration and specialist portfolio candidates)and quality management, in your section of the laboratory and act as a member of the senior laboratory team ensuring good governance and supporting the quality management system.
You will have responsibility for a section of the Cellular pathology Department
Main duties of the job
a) To manage and co-ordinate the day to day activities of the a section of the Cellular Pathology laboratory
b) To participate fully in all technical work activities of the department by processing biomedical specimens requiring advanced and specialist technical knowledge.
c) Proactively manages the timely and efficient throughput of the work of the Cellular Pathology department
d) Maintain the quality of work produced within the section (by self and others) through robust monitoring of internal quality control and external quality assurance processes
e) Act as the deputy Quality Lead to ensure the maintenance of appropriate quality management systems within the section of the laboratory.
f) Train, develop and competency assess staff
g) Conduct line management duties – return to work interviews, sickness management, performance management, appraisals
h) Maintain registration as a biomedical scientist through continuing to meet the standards of proficiency for safe and effective practice and continuing to meet the HCPC’s standards for continuing professional development
i) Deputise for the Cellular Pathology Operations Manager when required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Registration
Essential
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or IBMS Approved alternative science degree plus post graduate certificate in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- MSc Biomedical Sciences or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding and evidence of maintaining a safe laboratory environment
- Specialist knowledge of cellular pathology procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge with specific reference to: a) Quality control procedures b) Frozen section practice c) Cellular Pathology equipment troubleshooting and maintenance d) Special stains e) Participation in EQA submission and review f) Introduction and optimisation of new protocols
- Able to teach, train and competency assess of more junior staff
- Analytical, judgement and technical skills within Cellular Pathology demonstrating attention to detail, timeliness, and good project management skills
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This advert is for Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Cellular pathology with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jun 2026.
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