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Band 7 Histology – Section Lead Biomedical Scientist
Band 7
Main area Histopathology Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 162-6718-AV-A
Site Queen's Hospital Town Romford Salary £53,751 - £60,651 Per Annum Inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2025 23:59
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We are looking to recruit into a band 7 Section Lead Biomedical Scientist- Quality Supervisor position in the Histology department at Queen's Hospital - Romford.
The department receives 41,000 requests per annum amounting to 75,000 plus specimens from a full range of care group specialties.
For this post you must be HCPC registered, possess a Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology (or have 8 years’ experience in a routine histology laboratory) an MSc or FIBMS with extensive demonstrable experience across the full range of histology investigations as a necessity.
As this position has extensive responsibility for quality and governance you must be fully conversant in quality and risk management and continual improvement.
You should be friendly, professional, self-motivating, innovative and be able to demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written), organisation and manual dexterity skills.
You need to demonstrate a patient focused approach to work and detail how you are committed to continual improvement of self, the service, and your team.
You can expect to work 37.5 (WTE) hours including weekends.
This is not a training post.
Please note interviews will be in person only.
This post is based at Queens Hospital, but all staff must be prepared to work at King George Hospital if required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the responsible person for the day-to-day running of the Histology Specimen Reception which includes macroscopic examination and dissection.
They will be the main point of contact for specimen reception related issues and between the Speciality Doctors that work in dissection.
Delegated duties will include supervision of trainees, training of all staff in the section, quality and health and safety.
The purpose of the role is to support the diagnostic service provided by the department to the trust.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and better.
We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we’re no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.
Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and that our patients are happy with.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Specialist Diploma in Cellular pathology or equivalence (8 years working as a HCPC registered BMS in histology (not multi-discipline).
Experience/Knowledge
* Evidence and knowledge of in-depth Histological practice and theory.
* Experience and awareness of quality management systems and supporting software.
* Evidence of supporting training.
* Knowledge of pathology LIMS and software applications.
Skills/Abilities
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner.
Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria.
We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.
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