Senior Biomedical Scientist

2 months ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Cellular Pathology Services Ltd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead and support our Histopathology and Diagnostic Cytology laboratory. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining high-quality service standards, supervising laboratory staff, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our laboratory processes.

Main Responsibilities
  • Leadership and Supervision
    • Lead and supervise a section within the laboratory, including Digital Pathology, advanced dissection, Immunohistochemistry, or other specialist areas.
    • Perform and oversee all histopathology and non-gynae cytology technical procedures to ensure high-quality standards.
    • Actively participate in quality management activities, including audits, service quality improvements, and compliance with ISO 15189:2022 standards.
  • Staff Development and Training
    • Provide training, mentorship, and competency assessments for staff, ensuring adherence to company and professional guidelines.
    • Assist in the implementation of new techniques, processes, and service developments.
  • Quality Assurance and Improvement
    • Be involved in service quality improvements.
    • Assist with the writing and review of procedures and methods.
    • Organise testing of NEQAS materials, review of results, and action any EQA failures.
  • Acting Up and Additional Duties
    • Undertake any other duties as assigned by laboratory lead or Director of Operations, or other senior staff members.
    • To deputise for laboratory lead as and when required.
About Us

Cellular Pathology Services Ltd is a dynamic and innovative, UKAS-accredited laboratory specializing in Histopathology and Diagnostic Cytology. Our purpose-built facility processes over 14,000 histology and 600 diagnostic cytology samples annually, offering an extensive range of services, including Digital Pathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Mohs procedures. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and professional development, we are an ideal environment for career growth and excellence in laboratory sciences.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • Essential
    • HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in relevant discipline
    • BSc (Hon) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent academic achievement in Histopathology
    • Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC or similar guidelines.
    • Completion of specialist portfolio or equivalent
  • Desirable
    • Registered with the IBMS

Experience

  • Essential
    • Successful completion of portfolio and oral assessment of discipline-specific proficiency for HCPC or equivalent body registration
    • Or HCPC ratified route.
    • Relevant post-HCPC (or equivalent body) registration experience in Histopathology and Cytopathology
  • Desirable
    • Supervision of staff

Skills

  • Essential
    • Manage workload effectively when the workload is unpredictable and there are competing demands.
    • Manual dexterity to undertake highly specialized techniques.
    • Good IT skills.
    • Effective communication skills both written and oral using English language.
    • To understand different learning styles to aid training of staff.
    • Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
    • Demonstrate good organisational, planning, and time management skills.
  • Knowledge & Ability
    • Essential
      • Ability to work as part of a team.
      • To produce accurate work in a timely manner.
      • To carry out duties following strict company policies and procedures
      • To keep precise, legible, and accurate work records.
      • To work flexibly and additional hours as required.
      • A positive attitude.
      • To be self-aware and emotionally intelligent.
    • Desirable
      • To understand digital pathology workflows


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