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- Prif leoliad
- Histopathology
- Gradd
- Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 259-7357654ESEL
- Cyflogwr
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Royal London Hospital
- Tref
- London
- Cyflog
- £56,276 - £63,176 Per annum inc (pay award pending)
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- Yn flynyddol
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- 14/08/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Senior Biomedical Scientist – Neuromuscular / IHC
Band 7
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS) to lead the Neuromuscular section within our Cellular Pathology department at The Royal London Hospital. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring quality diagnostic support, and meeting performance targets. Reporting to the Operational Lead, the successful candidate will also contribute to service development and staff supervision. Experience working with immunofluorescence microscopy (IMF) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) is highly desirable.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The department is seeking to recruit a competent, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS) with substantial experience in Cellular Pathology and Neuromuscular techniques. This is a key leadership role, responsible for leading and running the Neuromuscular section and reporting directly to the IHC Operational Lead. The successful candidate will provide technical and quality support to our professional and friendly team at The Royal London Hospital (RLH).
The post-holder will manage the day-to-day operations of the Neuromuscular service, including the organisation of staff and workload to meet turnaround times (TAT) and ensure cases are prepared in time for multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. They will also take a lead role within their specialist area and work closely with the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) senior to provide cross-cover when required.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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 our WeCare 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. |
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mr Stephen Rodgers, Operational Lead for IHC on 02035943863. Alternatively, email: [email protected]
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- HCPC registration
- MSc in appropriate specialty or alternative course with equivalent experience
- Specialist Portfolio
- Degree in Biomedical Science (IBMS Accredited) or equivalent
- Evidence of participation in CPD.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Management certificate / qualification
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of enzyme and immunohistochemical preparation techniques for muscle biopsies
- Extensive experience post registration in histopathology
- Knowledge and skills in routine and specialist Histology procedures
- Experience of managing / supervising staff and working in a team
- Experience of working in NHS environment, under UKAS: ISO 15189 standards.
- Experience of working to deadlines
- Extensive experience using Q-Pulse Quality management systems or other quality systems
- Experience of validation and verification of Histology tests
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of skin immunofluorescence techniques
- Extensive experience working in Neuromuscular
- In depth theoretical knowledge of Neuromuscular techniques.
- Advanced user of the Benchmark Ultra platforms or any other IHC platforms
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good knowledge of Histopathology / IMF / Neuromuscular and IHC theory and practice
- Advanced trouble shooting skills for Neuromuscular
- Good interpersonal skills, able to build and develop working relationships with colleagues within and outside the Trust
- Working knowledge of data security and confidentiality
- IT Literate including use of Microsoft word, data analysis and use of WinPath LIMS
- Knowledge of quality assurance.
- Good knowledge of Quality Management System
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression.
- Knowledge of basic management techniques
Meini prawf dymunol
- Be able to perform advanced troubleshooting of IHC.
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Competent in end to end Neuromuscular and IMF techniques.
- Extensive computer skills. Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Supervisory and training skills
- Able to undertake specialist histopathology laboratory techniques
- Able to work to deadlines with accuracy.
Specific Requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous NHS experience
- A commitment to contribute to the health and care of NHS patients
- Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in discipline and how they may influence the future of Pathology.
Personal and people development
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to produce high quality work
- Good organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to produce high quality work.
- Open minded to new technology and techniques. Reliable and trustworthy. Self-motivated
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks good hand-eye coordination & manually dexterous.
- Methodical, precise, numerate Ability to pick up techniques quickly.
- Cope with large amounts of repetitive work
- Highly motivated, innovative and adaptable
- Can think clearly and react appropriately under stress while remaining calm
Communication
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good verbal communication skills Able to work as part of a team or independently, as required.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Stephen Rodgers
- Teitl y swydd
- Operational Lead IHC / Neuromuscular
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Barts Health NHS Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector