# Senior Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist/88ea2b7f-f89e-45cd-bb60-d2000cc45286 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist/88ea2b7f-f89e-45cd-bb60-d2000cc45286.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** York - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T11:43:10.287Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/North_Yorkshire/York/York_Scarborough_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cellular_Pathology/Cellular_Pathology-v8127282 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8127282?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Cellular Pathology department at York Hospital is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist with a focus on quality and patient safety.  This role includes specific responsibility for the specimen reception and cut-up section of the laboratory. The successful candidate must be committed to quality and improvement and possess the following qualities: - An innovative, forward-looking approach - Excellent interpersonal / leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage change and motivate staff. - Extensive technical and theoretical knowledge in Cellular Pathology, with particular expertise in specimen reception and cut‑up - The necessary experience to undertake the challenging role The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training.  The service is entering an exciting phase of transformation, with the implementation of Cerebro specimen tracking and digital pathology, offering opportunities for the post holder to shape and lead service developments. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Helen Armitage (Chief Biomedical Scientist) via e-mail \[email protected\] Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available. Previous applicants need not apply. ### Main duties of the job You MUST meet all the essential criteria for this post - To manage a team in the specimen reception and cut-up section of the Cellular Pathology laboratory to ensure all work is processed in an efficient manner. - Perform audits relevant to the specialist area. - Plan staff rosters - Communicate effectively with colleagues and service users throughout the Trust, community, and wider organisations to provide information of a complex nature. - Report adverse incidents via the DATIX system and contribute to the completion of associated CAPAs in the quality management system. - Develop and review documentation ensuring they meet UKAS ISO:15189 2022 standards for the specialist area. - Lead in the development of new methods and the implementation of new technologies - Ordering and stock management to ensure sufficient supplies and consumables - Perform team appraisals - Lead in the validation and verification of new equipment and procedures. - Support departmental inspections, assessments, and accreditation activities. - Deputising for the Chief BMS as required ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: \[email protected\]. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. ## Job Details The Cellular Pathology department at York Hospital is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist with a focus on quality and patient safety. This role includes specific responsibility for the specimen reception and cut-up section of the laboratory. The successful candidate must be committed to quality and improvement and possess the following qualities: An innovative, forward-looking approach Excellent interpersonal / leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage change and motivate staff. Extensive technical and theoretical knowledge in Cellular Pathology, with particular expertise in specimen reception and cut‑up The necessary experience to undertake the challenging role The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training. The service is entering an exciting phase of transformation, with the implementation of Cerebro specimen tracking and digital pathology, offering opportunities for the post holder to shape and lead service developments. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Helen Armitage (Chief Biomedical Scientist) via e-mail \[email protected\] Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available. Previous applicants need not apply. ## Job Description You MUST meet all the essential criteria for this post To manage a team in the specimen reception and cut-up section of the Cellular Pathology laboratory to ensure all work is processed in an efficient manner. Perform audits relevant to the specialist area. Plan staff rosters Communicate effectively with colleagues and service users throughout the Trust, community, and wider organisations to provide information of a complex nature. Report adverse incidents via the DATIX system and contribute to the completion of associated CAPAs in the quality management system. Develop and review documentation ensuring they meet UKAS ISO:15189 2022 standards for the specialist area. Lead in the development of new methods and the implementation of new technologies Ordering and stock management to ensure sufficient supplies and consumables Perform team appraisals Lead in the validation and verification of new equipment and procedures. Support departmental inspections, assessments, and accreditation activities. Deputising for the Chief BMS as required ## Responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: \[email protected\]. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Attributes **Essential** - Attention to detail - Good communications skills, written and verbal ### Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Minimum of three years' experience as a BMS in a Cellular Pathology UKAS accredited laboratory - Training knowledge and experience ### Education, Qualifications and Training **Essential** - BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (or alternative qualification approved by HCPC for registration) - IBMS Specialist Diploma in related discipline or equivalent - Registration with the HCPC - MSc or equivalent in a related discipline **Desirable** - Any relevant further qualifications e.g. management qualification ## Documents - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 798.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=927) - [relocation offer information (pdf, 134.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2746) - [band 7 senior biomedical scientist (pdf, 504.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10424152) - [trust strategy 2025-2030 towards excellence (pdf, 4.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=925) - [recruitment guide to reasonable adjustments (pdf, 112.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10424153) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.