Job summary
- Main area
- Lead Scientist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 223-LSC-294
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Shrewsbury Hospital
- Town
- Shrewsbury
- Salary
- £62,215 - £72,293 per annum/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Lead Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a HCPC registered Lead Scientist who will work closely alongside the Clinical Director (CD) and Centre Manager (CM) as part of a triumvirate leading the pathology service. Educated to masters level with extensive post-registration experience within Biomedical Science, the Lead Scientist will provide scientific leadership across all pathology services, promote scientific excellence and to support the services across all of our sites, including those remote of the two main hospitals.
The Lead Scientist will share leadership of the portfolio of strategic and operational projects across pathology with CD and CM. The successful applicant will be managerially competent in a range of operational areas, to include Human Resources and Finance.
Main duties of the job
Manage the day-to-day delivery of pan-pathology services within the agreed specification. Where there are shortfalls, take corrective action in the short term, escalate to CD and CM and if the service is not achieving the required standard implement contingency plans. In the medium term, identify any shortfalls in performance and indicate remedial action, identifying all resource issues affecting delivery of service. In the long term maintain continuity of service by having tried and tested contingency plans
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Pathology is a vibrant team, continually looking for ways to develop innovative ideas and ways of working, ensuring our services continue to match the rapid pace of growth in diagnostic advances.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hones) in Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent.
- MSc Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent or higher
- Certificate of Expert Practice in Leadership and Management or Diploma in first line management or equivalent
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science, or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent.
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant experience as a Band 8a BMS, in a relevant discipline
- Extensive experience of operational management
- Experience of service development and business planning.
- Significant experience of Quality Management systems
- Up-to-date knowledge of UKAS, HTA, HPA Standards and their application within the area of expertise
Desirable criteria
- UKAS Assessor
- Teaching Biomedical Science
- IBMS Examiner
- Participation in developing EQA schemes
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to manage and prioritise a complex workload under pressure in line with agreed deadlines and schedules
- Able to offer a supportive approach to others in achieving objectives
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adrian Vreede
- Job title
- Pathology Centre Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743261000
- Additional information
Available 8am - 4pm
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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