Advanced Biomedical Scientist

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward thinking Advanced Biomedical Scientist to lead the development, coordination, and delivery of Digital Pathology within our Cellular Pathology department. This new post offers an exciting opportunity to shape digital workflows and support the transition to a fully integrated digital pathology service. The successful applicant will help embed digital processes into routine operations and contribute to ongoing service modernisation.

Working closely with the slide production section, the post holder will have significant Cellular Pathology experience and demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills.

Our service is one of the largest in the country, including Histology, Diagnostic Cytology, Neuropathology, Research and Innovation laboratories, and Mortuary Services. We are a specialist centre receiving high referral volumes and supporting diagnostic pathways across the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Pathology Network. We also work closely with Integrated Laboratory Medicine, including the Genetics Laboratory Hub, as the regional Cellular Pathology Genomic Centre.

The successful candidate will join the management and scientific leadership team, contributing to timely, accurate, high quality service delivery. The department is UKAS ISO15189 accredited and HTA licensed; experience in these areas and in digital pathology is advantageous.

Main duties of the job

• Lead, coordinate, and further develop the department’s digital pathology service.
• To provide specialist scientific knowledge and to work as a member of the team to assess, plan and contribute to the provision of a specialised service.
• Work collaboratively with the slide production team to optimise workflow, quality, and timely digital slide availability.
• Act as a specialist resource for digital pathology, providing training, guidance, and troubleshooting support to scientific, technical, and clinical staff.
• To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary.
• To ensure that the section conforms to all internally and externally defined quality standards, investigate non- compliances, instigate remedial action, and to report such events to the Deputy/Operational manager and/or Quality Manager as appropriate.
• Conduct staff appraisal (for specified BMS and HCSA grades) and set objectives and personal development plans.
• Support staff well-being and sickness absence policies including return-to-work interviews and counselling meetings as required.
• Responsible for daily staff supervision, co-ordination and work allocation in section in an effective manner to maintain efficient continuity of service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The department of Cellular Pathology is made up of several sections (see organisational chart) and the post holder will assist in operational continuity and provide specialised advice within one of these sections.
• To contribute to the provision of an effective clinical Cellular Pathology service to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service. This will involve assisting a line manager with operational continuity by supervising, organising and directing Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Healthcare Science Associate Practitioners (HCSAP) and Healthcare Science Assistants (HSA) and also imparting specialist knowledge in clinical and technical situations.
• To provide specialist scientific knowledge and to work as a member of the team to assess, plan and contribute to the provision of a specialised service.
• To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary.
• To microscopically interpret tissue and/or fluid samples, select and dissect areas for diagnosis e.g. renal biopsies
• To ensure that the section conforms to all internally and externally defined quality standards, investigate non- compliances, instigate remedial action, and to report such events to the Deputy/Operational manager and/or Quality Manager as appropriate.
• There is a requirement for the post holder to rotate through all different sections in the department.
• To assist the Deputy/Operational Managers in maintaining the performance of laboratory equipment within the section.
• To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to the Department Health and Safety Officer.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria in the job description. Informal enquiries are welcome.

Interview Date Friday 15 May 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy.  Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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