Expert Biomedical Scientist - Team Leader Histology

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen in Histopathology, as part of Derbyshire Pathology, for an Expert Biomedical Scientist (BMS), with proven experience in laboratory leadership who has a specialist interest in being the training lead.

Derbyshire Pathology was formed on the 1st July 2018, of the laboratories at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Royal Derby Hospital, with Queens Hospital Burton joining in October 2021. The Histopathology Department is based on the site of Royal Derby Hospital, and operates an extended day and week shift system (please contact for details). There is an appetite for continuing laboratory transformation, and we are implementing the full digitisation of the Histopathology Service.

Derby has been at the forefront of BMS dissection since 2005, and as such, has a long established and successful in house training and competency programme, pioneering extended biomedical scientist dissection and BMS reporting.

Experience of line management and team leadership are required for this role, as you will be expected to actively manage and develop staff in your section, and to liaise with the Histology Manager and other Expert BMS's, to deliver a high quality, efficient, and unified Histology laboratory service.

Main duties of the job

Leading within Histology, therefore familiarisation, understanding and experience of UKAS standards is essential; Health & Safety requirements; NEQAS, audit and training/education experience is also required. Familiarisation of LIMS implementation is desirable.

Experience of utilising lean methodologies to drive change and improve service is desirable. Candidates should be proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic. Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills are essential.

• To support the Quality Assurance / Training programmes alongside the Histology Manager and Cellular Pathology Service Manager
• Supervise, train and develop laboratory staff
• Participate in other sections of the Histology service when required
• To support molecular pathology testing within histopathology
• Work with team leaders to develop staff to meet team objectives
• Delegated responsibility for the day to day management of the laboratory functions in an effective and efficient way ensuring the area works within the Standard Operating Procedures laid down by senior management

Closing date of applications: 2 September 202

Interview date: 16 September 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Applicant requirements

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