Job overview
Northern Care Alliance, Cellular Pathology, is an ambitious,welcoming, patient & people-focused 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. You will participate in the delivery of our ISO 15189 accredited Cellular Pathology service, contributing to the wide ranging laboratory service including microtomy, quality control, intra-operative diagnostic frozen sections, audit, immunocytochemistry, skin immunofluorescence, muscle enzyme histochemistry, Moh’s clinic, cytology adequacy assessment clinics, renal clinics, cytology preparation, biopsy preparation, processing and embedding and special stains. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated, individual who demonstrates diligent and conscientiousness as well as a strong alignment to the Trust values through their contribution to the work of the laboratory. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment. Successful NHS applicants must be in a position to take the role on a secondment basis.
Main duties of the job
- To contribute and deliver the scientific and technical work of the Cellular Pathology Service
- 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.
- To work within Trust & departmental SOPs and Policies to ensure the delivery of a safe, patient focused & high quality service.
- To contribute to the maintenance of department quality management systems
- To develop and maintain personal competence for all aspects of personal activity within role
- To participate in out of hours service and weekend service as 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
Experience
Essential
- Cellular pathology experience
Registration
Essential
- HCPC registration
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This advert is for Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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