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Job Summary
Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular pathology Band 7Speciality Main area UHL Pathology - Histology.Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Summary
Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular pathology Band 7Speciality Main area UHL Pathology - Histology.Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Join our friendly and professional team at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL), Lewisham.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL) Cellular Pathology Department. We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Senior Biomedical scientist with strong organisational, leadership skills and committed to meeting the needs of our patients to support our busy histopathology team.The successful candidate will be primarily based at University Hospital Lewisham but may be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the laboratory sections, quality management and will take direction from supporting Operational Leads in transforming the delivery of services.We invite applications from enthusiastic candidates who have completed a relevant MSc or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship) and who are interested in opportunities for progression and development within our organisation.
* Previous candidates need not apply **
Main duties of the job
University Hospital London is easily accessible by public transport and benefits from strong bus and train links to southeast and central London. As part of Barts Health NHS Trust, you will also be working within a leading pathology network with excellent career progression opportunities.
The department process in the region of 14,100 surgical specimens per annum from a range of clinical specialities. Applications are welcomed from candidates with suitable experience. In return, we offer an excellent work environment, the department is fully computerised, and UKCAS 15189:2012 accredited.
About the RoleThe successful candidate will be primarily based at UHL but may occasionally support other ESEL sites depending on service needs. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Key responsibilities include:o To take operational responsibility for a section of the laboratory as required.o To collaborate in the development and evaluation of new equipment, protocols, and testing procedures. This will include leading the development and production of revised or new standing operational procedures.
About Us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.
The Partnership Has Three Operational Divisions:
Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
Microbiology and Virology
Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics
The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.
We strive to live by ourWeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year Per annum inc (pay award pending)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-7174386ESEL-B
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
London
SE13 6LH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for a special function of the departmental services as agreed with line management including training officer and or quality officer within the speciality. To ensure that all internal Quality Control and external Quality Assurance programmes are implemented and maintained for the relevant section(s) and to interpret and act on the results accordingly and ensure that this information is communicated to all relevant members of staff. To assist in ensuring that the laboratories meet the Quality Management accreditation standards.
To participate in performing validation/verification and SLA initiation of equipment used. In partnership with the Quality Manager, to implement and maintain a Document Control System for the Department of Histology.
We offer structured development pathways for experienced medical secretaries. Offering salary progression based on NHS or equivalent experience, ensuring fair recognition of your expertise.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
After applying via NHS jobs, your submitted application will be imported into a preferred Third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trc.jobs.
By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Barts Health NHS trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
If you are shortlisted, we will contact you via NHS Jobs email and text message with interview details, please check your inbox regularly.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. If appointed to a post with direct access to these groups, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required.
Interested?Apply now and be part of a dynamic and supportive team.For more information, please contact:Felix Onyango, LGT Cellular Pathology Operational | 0208 333 3029
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for a special function of the departmental services as agreed with line management including training officer and or quality officer within the speciality. To ensure that all internal Quality Control and external Quality Assurance programmes are implemented and maintained for the relevant section(s) and to interpret and act on the results accordingly and ensure that this information is communicated to all relevant members of staff. To assist in ensuring that the laboratories meet the Quality Management accreditation standards.
To participate in performing validation/verification and SLA initiation of equipment used. In partnership with the Quality Manager, to implement and maintain a Document Control System for the Department of Histology.
We offer structured development pathways for experienced medical secretaries. Offering salary progression based on NHS or equivalent experience, ensuring fair recognition of your expertise.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
After applying via NHS jobs, your submitted application will be imported into a preferred Third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trc.jobs.
By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Barts Health NHS trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
If you are shortlisted, we will contact you via NHS Jobs email and text message with interview details, please check your inbox regularly.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. If appointed to a post with direct access to these groups, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required.
Interested?Apply now and be part of a dynamic and supportive team.For more information, please contact:Felix Onyango, LGT Cellular Pathology Operational | 0208 333 3029
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Training
* State Registration with HPC.
* MSc in a Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification from an approved institution
Experience
Essential
* Minimum of 3 year's post State Registration laboratory experience in a relevant discipline
* To organise In-house educational, training and tutorial sessions and encourage staff attendance
* To ensure that departmental training complies with current and future professional, Trust and national standards
* In partnership with Training Officers in other Pathology departments and with the laboratory service manager, to produce and maintain the current Training Programme.
* Working knowledge of IT systems such as e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the Internet
Desirable
* Assisting in the establishment and maintenance of a Quality Management System
* In partnership with the Quality Manager, to ensure the establishment and maintenance of an ethos of Total Quality Management within the Department of Histology
* Assisting in ensuring that the laboratories meet the Quality Management accreditation standards
* Performing regular audits in Cellular pathology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to work both within a team and unsupervised
* Able to communicate and empathise with patients and other members of the public
* Able to communicate with other health professionals
* Tactful and discrete
* Some appreciation of NHS/healthcare system
Desirable
* Be able to participate in performing validation/verification and SLA initiation of equipment used
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines and targets
* Self motivated
* Able to show initiative
* Courteous.
* Ability to participate in educational and developmental programmes as set by the university and the Department
Desirable
* To be willing to undertake management training
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines and targets
* Self motivated
* Able to show initiative
* Courteous.
* Ability to participate in educational and developmental programmes as set by the university and the Department
Desirable
* To be willing to undertake management training
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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
London
SE13 6LH
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
London
SE13 6LH
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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