Overview
In this role you lead a main section of the Cellular Pathology (Histology) lab, ensuring efficient daily service delivery and optimal use of staff and resources to meet turnaround times. You will supervise embedding, sectioning, staining, and digital scanning, while maintaining quality checks and cancer-target performance. You will work across the department to uphold UKAS accreditation and drive continuous improvements in procedures and staffing. This is a hands-on leadership role in a busy, high-volume histology environment with a focus on timely, high-quality reporting.
Responsibilities
- Lead the main laboratory section, overseeing embedding, microtomy, special stains and digital sections
- Perform final quality checks prior to clinical reporting
- Provide specialist advice to users of the department's services
- Prioritise and manage staff and resources for daily clinical needs
- Support problem solving and provide leadership to MLA, biomedical scientists, clerical and clinical staff
- Support maintenance of UKAS accreditation
- Contribute to writing/reviewing SOPs, training schedules and safety protocols within the quality management programme
Key requirements
- HCPC Registration
- MSc Biomedical Science
- IBMS Specialist Diploma (Histology)
- Extensive post-HCPC registration experience
- Experience leading a team
- Experience troubleshooting Cellular Pathology techniques
- Specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Experience with embedding, microtomy, special stains, and digital sections
- Quality control and QC checks
- Knowledge of UKAS accreditation processes
Biomedical Scientist - Section Lead, Band 7 in Cheltenham employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
