Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced HCPC-registered Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our Histopathology team as a Quality Lead (Band 7). This pivotal role involves managing the department's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards, leading audits, and driving continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will provide technical and regulatory expertise, support the Histopathology Manager, and train staff in quality principles.
Applicants must have significant post‑registration experience and be currently practising in a histopathology laboratory, with hands‑on skills in specimen preparation, embedding, microtomy, and staining techniques.
Main Duties of the Job
* Managing the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Histopathology department to ensure compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards and Trust policies.
* Acting as the departmental lead for internal and external audits, inspections, and assessments.
* Developing, implementing, and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining document control.
* Overseeing non‑conformance management, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
* Coordinating the internal audit schedule and participation in External Quality Assessment (EQA) schemes.
* Monitoring and reporting quality indicators, turnaround times, and performance data.
* Providing specialist technical advice and supporting complex histopathology procedures when required.
* Leading staff training on quality principles, UKAS requirements, and quality tools.
* Deputising for the Histopathology Manager and contributing to strategic planning and operational management.
* Supporting research, validation, and audit projects to drive service improvements.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications (Essential)
* Current Registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
* BMS degree and MSc or equivalent qualifications and experience
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Training and development experience
Desirable
* IBMS CEP in Quality
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities (Essential)
* Capable of frequent and extended periods of concentration
* Able to work alone, unsupervised and independently
* Good understanding of theoretical and practical histopathology
* Good interpretive skills at bench level
* Accurate and attentive to detail
* Able to plan day‑to‑day organization of a work area
Experience (Essential)
* Post registration experience in histopathology
* Working knowledge of laboratory bench areas
* Knowledge of laboratory computer systems (LIMS)
* Ability to work accurately from written protocols
* Ability to use, control and maintain analytical systems
Additional Requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Information About the Employer
Wye Valley NHS Trust, Histopathology Department, Hereford County Hospital, Union Walk Hereford, HR1 2ER.
Employer website: https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/
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