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Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology
Accepting applications until: 29-Jan-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 29-Jan-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Cyfeiriad
- Oxford Road
- Tref
- Manchester
- Cod post
- M13 9WL
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Extended working day shifts (7.00am -7.00pm) Monday to Friday with an occasional Sunday shift on a rotational basis.)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum (Pro Rata)
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 6)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Histopathology
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Whatever you’re looking for in your career, it is all here for you at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. With state-of-the-art facilities, you can advance your career in Histopathology, and take your knowledge further. As the largest Cellular Pathology department in the country, we’re looking for talented people to join our diverse teams on our Wythenshawe Hospital and Oxford Road Campus sites, where you may have the opportunity to work cross-site, offering exposure to specialist training and experiences for example, in Electron Microscopy, Ophthalmic Histopathology
Our laboratories have begun the implementation of SMART automation with the installation of the Sakura Tissue-Tek AutoTEC A120 automated embedding systems and Sakura Tissue-Tek Xpress X120, due for installation in 2023. This will ensure that we’re at the forefront of investing in new technologies to deliver and improve patient care. The service has an extensive Immunohistochemistry repertoire, including prognostic markers in Lung and Breast Cancer and Biomedical Scientist led scoring for breast markers, including DDISH and PDL1 for triple negative breast cancer.
As part of the Greater Manchester Pathology Network, the department are also working towards implementing digital imaging to support the Greater Manchester Strategy for Digital Pathology, with equipment due to be validated in 2023.
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As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you’ll be experienced and operating as a Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology, in line with ISO 15189 standards and you’ll be rotated across the department, providing scientific services to patients and customers to aid pathological diagnosis.
You’ll deputise for senior team members and manage workflow, support with the management of documentation, and general overall performance.
You’ll also play a role in the training and development of scientific staff.
Opportunities to be trained to support dissection of skin specimens, with cross site support.
We support and encourage our Specialist Biomedical Scientists to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, which could be internal talks and seminars, as well as attending approved courses. We also have a dedicated Training Lead, supporting the Directorate strategy for training, as well as training officers within each department. The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios, and full ISO 15189 accreditation.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or other degree accredited with IBMS)
- Current HCPC registration
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or equivalent level of knowledge
- Evidence of CPD
KNOWLEDGE
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence and knowledge of Histological practice and theory.
- Experience in BMS transfer, embedding, microtomy skills, special stains techniques and Immunohistochemistry
- Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements within the scope of practice
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of using a Quality Management system
- Basic IT knowledge
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Competence in a wide range of complex laboratory procedures
- Experience in the day to day guidance and support of junior staff in undertaking the laboratory workload
SKILLS
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Good verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Alma Askew
- Teitl y swydd
- Deputy Lead BMS
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0161 276 5806
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Danielle McCluskey
Scientific Lead
01612765806
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