The organisation is at the forefront of digital pathology, combining advanced technology with specialist expertise to deliver high-quality diagnostic services that support improved patient outcomes.

Working within a modern, innovative laboratory, you will play a key role in leading routine histopathology operations, maintaining quality standards, supporting junior colleagues, and driving continuous improvement across the service.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Leadership & Operations:

Lead the routine Histopathology section, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Provide technical and scientific expertise across laboratory operations.
Support departmental objectives, turnaround times and service delivery targets.
Supervise, mentor and develop junior laboratory staff.
Participate in recruitment, performance reviews and training initiatives.
Maintain and review SOPs, competency assessments and training records.
Support compliance with UKAS, ISO standards, laboratory policies and health & safety requirements.

Technical Duties:

Receive, track, label and store patient samples accurately.
Perform and oversee the complete Histopathology workflow, including:
Specimen accessioning
Grossing and dissection
Tissue processing
Embedding
Microtomy
Staining
Digital slide scanning and digitisation
Rotate across specialist areas including Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and special stains where required.

Quality & Compliance:

Lead quality control and quality assurance activities.
Support UKAS accreditation and audit preparation.
Participate in internal and external quality assessment programmes.
Investigate and resolve technical or quality-related issues.
Ensure adherence to ISO 15189:2022 standards and laboratory best practice.

Method Development & Innovation:

Assist in the development, validation and optimisation of laboratory methods.
Contribute to projects involving digital pathology and laboratory innovation.
Support research and development initiatives where appropriate.

Documentation & Reporting:

Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
Produce clear and accurate reports.
Ensure compliance with GDPR, confidentiality requirements and patient data protection standards.

About You

Essential Requirements:

HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist.
Minimum 5 years' post-registration experience within a UKAS-accredited Histopathology laboratory.
Demonstrable competency and commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Strong knowledge of Histopathology laboratory processes and quality systems.
Experience supporting UKAS inspections and audits.
Ability to supervise, mentor and support junior team members.
Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide scientific and technical guidance.
Ability to participate in weekend rotations when required.

Desirable Experience:

IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma.
MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) experience.
Experience working within a digital pathology environment.
Method validation and laboratory development experience.

Personal Attributes

Our client is looking for individuals who:

Take ownership and accountability for their work.
Deliver results and focus on impact.
Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and performance.
Thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Communicate clearly and effectively.
Demonstrate a genuine passion for patient care and service excellence.
Enjoy working collaboratively within a high-performing team.

Why Join?

Our client is helping shape the future of pathology through innovation, digital transformation and clinical excellence. This opportunity offers the chance to work within a highly collaborative environment where expertise is valued, professional development is encouraged and the work carried out has a direct impact on patient outcomes.

If you are an experienced Histopathology Biomedical Scientist ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a forward-thinking laboratory service, we would love to hear from you.

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Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person