Job summary
The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist Expert Practitioner with a focus on quality and patient safety.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive team and we encourage further development.
The department is committed to quality and improvement and is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills. They will be HCPC registered, with an IBMS Diploma in Histological Dissection and a MSc in Biomedical Science (Cellular Pathology option) or Higher Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science or relevant experience.
Applicants will be considered who are currently undertaking the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection and will obtain a band 7 on completion of their training and achieving their diploma while carrying out senior duties in the department.
Main duties of the job
To examine, prepare for dissection and dissect a range of specimens commensurate with the appointees training and experience along the guidelines set by the consultant histopathologists.
To work with the laboratory manager and other senior staff to maintain an efficient and effective department with high morale and standards of in-service training.
To deputise for the cellular pathology laboratory manager if required.To be responsible for monitoring all aspects of the pathology quality management system within the cellular pathology laboratory
To be responsible for all aspects of training and competency within the Cellular pathology department and mortuary in collaboration with the departmental manager and other senior staff.
To be responsible for all health and safety aspects of the cellular pathology department and mortuary in collaboration with the laboratory manager and other senior staff.
About us
We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
372-FSS3001-A
Job locations
Calderdale Royal Hospital
Salterhebble
Halifax
HX3 0PW
Job description
Job responsibilities
To actively participate in the routine and developmental work of the department including histology, non-gynae cytology, andrology and mortuary and new techniques as they are introduced.To supervise and co-ordinate the activities of the BMS, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners, MLA, secretarial and mortuary staff within the cellular pathology department.
To monitor the performance of all subordinate staff within the department including internal quality control. To this end, the post-holder is expected to demonstrate and maintain the standards expected of others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To actively participate in the routine and developmental work of the department including histology, non-gynae cytology, andrology and mortuary and new techniques as they are introduced.To supervise and co-ordinate the activities of the BMS, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners, MLA, secretarial and mortuary staff within the cellular pathology department.
To monitor the performance of all subordinate staff within the department including internal quality control. To this end, the post-holder is expected to demonstrate and maintain the standards expected of others.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
* State registration with the HCPC
* Degree in Biomedical Science
* IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology and IBMS Higher Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology or MSc in cellular pathology or Fellowship status of the Institute or equivalent knowledge and experience
* IBMS Diploma of Extended Practice in Histological Dissection
Desirable
* Management, Quality and Training qualification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
* Significant recent experience in dissection within cellular pathology
* Significant recent experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology
* Significant recent experience in the National Health Service or equivalent health care organisation
* Experience of quality management systems and ISO 15189 standards
* Active participation in Service Development
* Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff
* Experience of laboratory and clinical audit
* Knowledge of all areas of the cellular pathology department.
* Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development
* Significant knowledge of dissection protocols
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
* Must be organised and have excellent time management and communication skills
* Experience of leading a team
* Staff management experience
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
* State registration with the HCPC
* Degree in Biomedical Science
* IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology and IBMS Higher Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology or MSc in cellular pathology or Fellowship status of the Institute or equivalent knowledge and experience
* IBMS Diploma of Extended Practice in Histological Dissection
Desirable
* Management, Quality and Training qualification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
* Significant recent experience in dissection within cellular pathology
* Significant recent experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology
* Significant recent experience in the National Health Service or equivalent health care organisation
* Experience of quality management systems and ISO 15189 standards
* Active participation in Service Development
* Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff
* Experience of laboratory and clinical audit
* Knowledge of all areas of the cellular pathology department.
* Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development
* Significant knowledge of dissection protocols
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
* Must be organised and have excellent time management and communication skills
* Experience of leading a team
* Staff management experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale Royal Hospital
Salterhebble
Halifax
HX3 0PW
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Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale Royal Hospital
Salterhebble
Halifax
HX3 0PW
Employer's website
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